I think I may have to replace some or all of my steering system. The boat is a 2008 Champion 210. I bought the boat in 2013. The steering has always been sort of stiff to my way of thinking for a hydraulic system. Lately it has developed some binding up or rough spots when trying to turn the wheel. Idling around when you start turning it quickly hits a stop or a bind. If you give it just a wee bit of slack and then begin to turn the wheel with a quick snap you can overcome the bind but it reappears the more you turn. It doesn't matter what direction you turn the wheel. When the boat is on plane it is next to impossible to overcome one of those binding spots. Needless to say it's an immediate safety factor that must be addressed.
Any suggestions on what the repair parts are gonna run me ? I can probably do the install, I think. I don't even know where to look for the replacement parts. I could use some suggestions for that also.
Thanks