Bought a 1998 Avanti 3685 and the steering is considered to be hydraulic (not powered) . . . . . what can I say . . . it's not my version of hydraulic but I don't expect like my truck . . still, should be easier, I think. . . . but it may be the "only option in the valley", if you catch my drift. I have to admit - haven't had the time to get real involved with it yet but do have a plan:
1) Remove pins from attachment to rudders so that system is "free" of any restrictions
2) Bleed system of any air (turning stop to stop and checking oil level at helm station reservoir) and see if the stiffness is still present [trying to separate the issue from either the rudder system or the steering system which includes the cylinder itself and maybe any kinked hoses]
3) If steering is much easier. then it's the rudder system itself; if not, then I'll have the cylinder rebuilt first before moving on to the helm station
4) If it is the rudder system . . . . well, that'll be a winter project for sure . . . . maybe time for a professional too.
So, look like a plan? A few questions need asked first though: Is Avanti steering tough to begin with, as in "normal"? (How do you measure, anyway?) Has anybody else had this issue on other Bayliner vessels and how did you resolve?
Thanks for the time and the thought . . . . . :cheer:
1) Remove pins from attachment to rudders so that system is "free" of any restrictions
2) Bleed system of any air (turning stop to stop and checking oil level at helm station reservoir) and see if the stiffness is still present [trying to separate the issue from either the rudder system or the steering system which includes the cylinder itself and maybe any kinked hoses]
3) If steering is much easier. then it's the rudder system itself; if not, then I'll have the cylinder rebuilt first before moving on to the helm station
4) If it is the rudder system . . . . well, that'll be a winter project for sure . . . . maybe time for a professional too.
So, look like a plan? A few questions need asked first though: Is Avanti steering tough to begin with, as in "normal"? (How do you measure, anyway?) Has anybody else had this issue on other Bayliner vessels and how did you resolve?
Thanks for the time and the thought . . . . . :cheer:
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