Steering is tough to turn

[Bigsean]

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 🙏

[dirtwheelsfl]

What displacement pump??

[NoBones]

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..

[Capt Terry]

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.

[Bigsean]

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

[Bigsean]

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

[bbh57]

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

[Bigsean]

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

[Old'sCool]

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

[Bigsean]

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