Steering is tough to turn
 

So I have a 1977 23’ Center.. brand new 2020 300hp Suzuki 30”.. brand new seastar hydraulic steering.. I’m am getting 5900rpm at 48 mph.. question is the steering gets tight to steer as I increase rpm.. In forward it is normal steering but anything after I get on plane it gets tight.. I was thinking my engine was too low but I’m seeing good numbers.. from your experiences any suggestions? Thanks 🙏

What displacement pump??

4 blade prop ??
Steering anode position ??
It can only be tight to the left or right...
To the right is to much cup in the prop..

Make sure your engine is high enough. I knew my engine was close to correct on the top hole, but raised it about 3/4” when I redid my transom. My numbers improved only slightly but easier to steer particularly at high trim angles.

1.7 pump.. three blade... anode straight back

I’m thinking engine height.. gonna use this weekend and check a couple things

anode shouldn't be straight. If pulling left move tab to left... Mine pulls a little if not trimmed high enough at plane also.

It’s not a pull left or right issue.. it’s hard to steer at higher rpm’s

What helm pump and what displacement? Is the engine thrust causing the cylinder to bind?

It’s a 1.7 brand new pump.. it’s not like I can’t steer it.. not binding.. just takes more effort then any other hydraulic steering I have had