steering and hydraulics

  1. P

    Autopilot Jams Steering When Hard Over

    Dear Cutwater, I am experiencing the same issue reported by Chris R. I am also the second owner of a 2023 Cutwater C30-S. On multiple occasions, while maneuvering in close quarters (including near other boats and at a fuel dock), the steering has locked when turning hard over. This has...
  2. S

    R23 Outboard Steering

    Hi, my buddy, who has a Grady White with a 250hp Yamaha, drove my R23 the other day. He says my motor doesn’t have the same range of motion as his does. In other words, at full port or starboard steering wheel lock his motor points further to port or starboard - which affects maneuverability -...
  3. M

    Loose Steering wheel? (helm)

    First question is this normal, if it isn't how can I tighten it back up? I'm assuming I can pop off the logo cap on the front of the wheel and tighten down a lock nut... am I on the right track? How do I get the cap off is it press fit or threaded or...?
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    Autopilot Jamming Hard Over

    Dear Cutwater, I am a the proud new (second) owner of a 2023 Cutwater 30 CB. I have gone through most of the technicalities of the boat and have come across a couple issues. The most concerning being the Tiller arm jamming through use of the Autopilot, it has occurred on two occasions now when...
  5. L

    Auto Leveling Trim Tabs

    Is Ranger Tugs researching the auto leveling trim tabs for the R25 like was done on the Solara S25 Coupe? If so, what solution does it look like might make it to the R25?
  6. M

    Hydraulic Steering Problem on new 27OB

    I took delivery on a new 2025 RT27OB this spring and the Ultraflex hydraulic steering feels off. No air in lines detected. Auto-pilot steering works great. No kinks in lines. Yamaha 300 moves freely. Steers as expected, without binding, at dock. Underway, however: 1. Requires muscle to turn...
  7. J

    2022 R25 Steering

    Came down to the marina and the outboard was leaning to the starboard side of the boat (motor is in up position and out of the water). Straightened the motor back to the center position and an hour later it was leaning back to the starboard side. Position of wheel in the same position and hadn't...
  8. mannye

    UFLEX model number to replace hydraulic steering pump in 2019 C30 Sedan?

    I have a leak in the main helm Ultraflex pump in my 2019 C-30 Sedan, and I would like to replace it. Can you tell me what UFLEX model number was installed in the 2019 C30 boats (pumps at both the main and aft helm stations). Thank you!
  9. D

    Adding hydraulic fluid to steering

    We have a 2017 30cb. What is tge correct way to add fluid? If I add it to the upper helm station, does it flow to the lower? I have been reluctant to open the lower station cap, fearing that would drain the upper.
  10. S

    Hydraulic Pump Reservoir Replacement

    I have a 2012 R-31 with a hydraulic pump for both the trim tabs and the engine door lift. The reservoir for this pump which looks to be under the pump is cracked and leaking. Does anyone know if this (the see-through reservoir) can be replaced without replacing the whole unit? Any info would...
  11. M

    Outboard Alignment

    I have a 2018 C-302 with two 300HP Yamaha engines. They look like they're not aligned parallel to one another. I haven't done any measurements to verify what I think I'm seeing but am wondering two things. First are the engines supposed to be parallel with each other, or are they to be toed...
  12. P

    Electric Steering R25 2025?

    Hi! I closed on my 2025 R25 back in mid October. Since it was so late in the season the dealership in Gracinville, MD was nice enough to store it for the winter. Although I saw the boat in October I did not look at everything in great detail. In April I will be doing two days of captain...
  13. E

    Manufacture Warranty Transfer Used Purchase

    Hello! I purchased a 2022 R27 Outboard Hull Number FMLT274L122. My question is that I may have an issue hydraulic leak with the steering ram on my Yamaha outboard. I have someone looking at the leak right now and determining if it's in the fittings. If there is an issue with the ram - is this...
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    • 2022 model year general questions r-27 (outboard) steering and hydraulics
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    • Forum: Ask the Ranger Factory
  14. M

    2024 Ranger TugR31-S steering locks up

    I have a brand new 2024 ranger tug r31S. The steering freezes up for a min then goes back to normal. Auto pilot is off. This is very annoying and dangerous especially when trying to pull into my boat slip since I have little to no control of the boat except for the thrusters. Are there a...
  15. Nwdiver

    Garmin auto pilot erratic at low (trolling) speed

    What hydraulic pump is installed on the c288? The boat has problems holding a heading at slow speeds. I’ve read online that some garmin hydraulic pump models are not rated for slow speeds. I am also thinking of installing an external GPS antenna to see if that helps Ed Old Bold Diver

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