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| Author: | 221b [ Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
When I got my Outback and began using it I noticed that controlling the rudder required a bit of effort on my part. I thought maybe it was contributed by the tension of the rudder lines. Controlling the rudder also made a sound like a cable was being plucked under tension. I finally compared it to my friend's 2015 Outback. His steering was effortless and virtually silent. After some poking and prodding last night I isolated the problem to the spring that is sitting on top of the steering control arm. The below links to the video demonstrate my current issue. A trip to the dealer will be in order but I want to know what the Hobie brain trust thinks. Steering and high tension sound from outside. https://vimeo.com/133884039 Same as above but captured from the stern. Yes, it's THAT loud. https://vimeo.com/133884040 Finally, the culprit.. https://vimeo.com/133884041 |
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| Author: | gaKayakandSail [ Sun Jul 19, 2015 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
I was about to say it sounded like a spring. Did you fix it with some lube of some type? |
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| Author: | 221b [ Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
gaKayakandSail wrote: I was about to say it sounded like a spring. Did you fix it with some lube of some type? I tried to put some oil on the mating surface but I think the spring to control arm contact is too great for any type of oil or grease to be effective. Maybe the spring needs to be compressed a little or reduce the spring tension somehow. |
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| Author: | Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
I wonder if a stainless steel washer is missing in the assembly...like between the inside of the hull and top of the spring?? |
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| Author: | 221b [ Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote: I wonder if a stainless steel washer is missing in the assembly...like between the inside of the hull and top of the spring?? I did not see or feel one. The friction is coming from the bottom contact point between control arm and spring. |
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| Author: | Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
A close look at your video does indicate the spring is not rotating.....I believe that a SS washer, at the bottom end of the spring is installed on my PA-14. That would at least allow the washer to rotate against the flat plate of the steering .....applying a little marine grease between the surfaces can't hurt either. |
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| Author: | Wharfrat [ Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Just get her back to the dealer-it's new and not right, they should get it working right for you. |
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| Author: | yakkinbob [ Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Dang,mine does the exact same thing.so what was the fix ? |
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| Author: | doc187 [ Sun Jul 26, 2015 7:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Both of mine do it too. Never thought it was a problem. |
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| Author: | GONE FISHING [ Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Have you guys has ad a fix for this and if so, what was the issue? |
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| Author: | Duncan49 [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Did anyone ever come up with a solution to this? |
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| Author: | 1idrod [ Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
I've got the same issue. 2016 LE. Dealer told me it was nothing to worry about but it's annoying. I also noticed that where the lines comes out going to control the rudder have been eating away at the plastic garment they run thru. |
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| Author: | BelgianBoy [ Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Call hobie and see what they say |
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| Author: | BelgianBoy [ Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Matt Miller, Can you answer this as I may buy an outback also. |
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| Author: | CastAway4 [ Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2015 Outback steering issue (videos) |
Mine makes the same sons but I sprayed some line and it got a little better. I think this might be normal |
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