Faults and Fixes
My hydraulic steering has gone heavy or slack — what should I do?
Slackness usually means air in the system; heaviness means either a leak or mechanical friction. Both leave traces at the rudder stock and the seals.
Why it works this way
Steering is operated under load during a survey and stock clearance is measured, because loss of steering at sea is among the most serious failures a boat can suffer.
Related services
Serkan Kotel · independent yacht surveyor · IIMS · ABYC · MCA
