Help! Hydraulic steering went out!

[haoward]

Well guys ran the boat today and the steering felt too loose, on the way in my Seastar Hydraulic steering locked to the right. Lost all steering lucky I was close to the dock. Any idea what it can be?

[Spunt Drag]

Is there any fluid left?

[wishin i was fishin]

ouch man, hope it isnt too difficult to fix.

[haoward]

How can I check to see if its full? The steering wheel will turn but the outboard is lock and I can not turn it by hand also.

[Spunt Drag]

There should be a fill plug on the top of the helm. You remove the plug and screw a fitting into that hole and fill it with oil. Try that I guess

[haoward]

If that don't work any recommendation for mechanic shop around Erath / New Iberia area? Prefer a Yamaha cert shop since I will get the outboard ready for next year also.