Do yourself a big favor and look at both sides of the sea star cylinder where it attaches to the motor. There is 1 bolt that anchors the tab (small 5/16 head) on each side......make sure its there and tight. As well on the Port side in the same area on the steering are 1 small set screw....again make sure they are tight and not missing. When I checked mine the port side screw was ready to fall out and I am missing 1 set screw. I know guys who have had all of the above missing.
Just an FYI.
Last edited by shooter66; 09-17-2022 at 12:23 PM.
Thanks, will take a look tomorrow.
Don Weed just serviced my 2021 and he checks these too! Good post.
It’s supposed to be checked every time you take the boat out…regardless of brand.
5/16 head?
How about a picture please
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If i could figure out how to get one to post on here I would.
If you have to check every steering bolt every trip out then they can buy this 20,000.00 motor back....I can see every few trips, or after a rough water day...but that should not be required.Originally Posted by SteezMacQueen
While not required it's definitely a really smart idea to do safety check on a 50+ mph boats before launching.
Had my hydraulic hose come loose after a tow, and a year after I bought it. I always check now.
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
Had a friend had the middle screw come out running 70. He went for a swim.
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