Stiff steering is dangerous and almost always fixable.
What to Check
1
Hydraulic system
Low fluid, air in lines, or failed seal in helm/cylinder.
2
Cable steering
Cable corrosion, bent guide tube, or seized engine tilt tube.
3
Power steering
Failed pump, low fluid, or electrical issue.
When to Call Us
Steering problems aren't a wait-and-see issue. We bleed hydraulics, repack tilt tubes, and rebuild systems properly.