Steering Wheel Shake 2011 210

[msbowhunter]

My steering wheel has developed a shake when pulling a rider up. It started approx at 70 hours and only noticed with heavy 200+ riders. It now has started to shake a little when pulling my little kids up too at 100 hours. It doesnt do it without a rider no matter how hard I gas on it. I have inspected the prop and it appears as good as new, no dings at all. I dropped it off at the dealer the other day but and not very confident they will locate the problem. Anyone else have or fix this problem that can suggest items to be considered? Thanks guys

[RogueOne]

Is the shake a chattering noise? If so that has been a problem with my 07' 220 for the last 100+ hours. Let me know what you find out with your dealer.

[MinnesotaNautique]

Our boat (2012 200 V) has started doing this as well. It's a rather significant shake, that disappears once we get up to speed. It's the worst while surfing, but happens out of the hole when pulling a heavier skier. I suspect (as does my dealer) that it has something to do with the platform, as it becomes much worse when weighted (when the platform is partially submerged).

My dealer said a possible fix was to place padding between the brackets and platform - - he also made mention of "clamping" the steering cable to remove the vibration. I haven't had time to bring it to the dealer to try this out, but hope it helps! Let us know what you find out, as I'm sure there are many others with this problem. It's annoying for sure...

[msbowhunter]

Mine shakes at the steering wheel and does make a chattering noise when at its worse. It is worse when sacked out for surfing with large rider and we start off with slight turn. I am little skeptical about the swim platform theory, but may look into that. If I think it may be the platform, I will take it off or maybe stand back there on it while the wife gasses on it. The weird thing is, doesnt do it when my kids have talked me into getting out the tube. I tried to make it happen by gassing on it from dead stop but no vibration. Hopefully I am wrong about my dealer and they figured something out.

[Mikeski]

I would try tightening the rudder packing gland.

[Nautiques_NZ]

This is just steering chatter, Some boats seem to do it and others dont. I have talked to nautique about this, Easy fix is to put a hose clamp on the cable outer at either end and tighten it a little. costly fix, replace cable.

[msbowhunter]

Picked up my boat today from local dealer at Pickwick and was told they did nothing to repair the shake due to no obvious problem. They said they were still waiting to hear from Nautique on where to look. They also didnt fix my stereo problem that causes it to pop and scream engine noise. They said they had repaired it. I was told by the service writer that they recently had issue with Nautique and werent gonna carry them anymore. This doesnt really surprise me at all. But am now left with a broken boat and a dealer that doesnt seem to want or able to fix it. Did a search on Nautique website for my next closest dealer and Sammy Roberts (of Nautique i suppose) name # and email shows up now. Suppose I will call him next and see what happens.

[msbowhunter]

Sammy Roberts of Nautique called and authorized that I take my boat to another local dealer for warranty repairs. Exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks to him for the prompt response and willingness to be flexible in getting my boat repaired. Now maybe they can figure it out.

[Nautiquehunter]

The first dealer probably lost the Nautique franchise because of their poor service.

[Mrbigbirdmk]

There has been an issue with rudder flutter. Nautique has been fixing the issues on the late 2012 models and the 2013 models. Talk to your dealer about this and they should be able to get the parts to fix the issues.

[jaybird]

90% prop issue

[RogueOne]

90% prop issue

Disagree......brand new 5 blade OJ......Same issue.

[MinnesotaNautique]

There has been an issue with rudder flutter. Nautique has been fixing the issues on the late 2012 models and the 2013 models. Talk to your dealer about this and they should be able to get the parts to fix the issues.

Could you be more specific about the "rudder flutter" and fix? Just dropped the boat off for this issue, so any info would be helpful...

[msbowhunter]

Last 2 weekends no shake in the steering wheel. Only thing done to the boat was a vdrive and trans oil change. Dont hardly see how that could have fixed it but I sure hope it doesnt come back. Performing like new again.

[Mrbigbirdmk]

Could you be more specific about the "rudder flutter" and fix? Just dropped the boat off for this issue, so any info would be helpful...

you can feel it in the steering wheel and hear a clanking noise coming from the wheel where the cable is movingback and forth. Nautique has started adding weight to the 2013 boats tiller arms. That could be a fix to your problem.