Stiff NFB Safe-T-Steer helm

[FishStretcher]

The previous helm on my 20' MA was shot. I ditched it with the 175 and have a 4 stroke 100, which weighs less, but not lots less. And it is top heavy. I kept the cables.

A brand new NFB helm (I think 3 turns lock to lock) is very stiff. I can muscle it, but I feel like I might break something. The previous rotary unit sheared a tooth with the 175.

Is the 3 turn too small for a 376 lb top heavy 4 stroke?

Also, with the right hand helm, the cables come out the left (not recommended) and have to do a "S turn through the hull to get to the right hand side of the O/B to steer it. Seems like all master anglers must be like this, though. At least with the monster console.

I can't afford hydraulic now. I still have other things to fix.

Thanks!