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    2005 C180 215 - CEL and Steering Issue

    Thanks for the info. I’ll pay attention to the wind from now on to see if it corresponds with the direction it’s blowing. Good luck and happy boating this summer
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    2005 C180 215 - CEL and Steering Issue

    It’s weird that yours does that at slower speeds. Below 20 my boat turns on a dime, just at higher speeds where it doesn’t want to hold a turn. I’ll probably replace mine next season as well. Already spent about $3000 since last summer so I’m tapped out. Rebuilt supercharger, new wear ring and...
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    2005 C180 215 - CEL and Steering Issue

    I forgot to mention my symptoms. When I’m above approx 25-30mph my boat doesn’t respond to the turn very well. If I jerk the wheel a bit it seems to steer better or at least hold the line better. Ive actually had my boat jump out of turns over the wake, turning itself straight when your not...
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    2005 C180 215 - CEL and Steering Issue

    I’ve spoken to a couple dealers and there seems to be difference of opinion from them. The last dealer told me that the steering cable is basically zip tied running through the boat and if these break can cause the cable to flex inside the boat leading to the steering issues. I may bite the...
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    2005 C180 215 - CEL and Steering Issue

    Did you ever resolve your steering issue? I have a 2006 180CS that has the same issue with steering at higher speeds. The dealer told me it was a poor design but it seems worse turning left than right so I’m thinking cables but am unsure at this point???
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