Just bought this boat about 2-3 weeks ago. It had 28 hours on it when I test drove it. When loading the boat there was a noticeable rattle in the steering wheel. Only when loading it on the trailer. Sales guy said it was feedback from the rudder. I ain't ever had an inboard boat so, OK I guess. Lol. Anyways. Took the boat out 3 times, first time no issues whatsoever. 2nd time I was idling thru some stumpy area to get to nice spot and kinda hit a stump/ Tree. Barely. Really wasn't bad at all. Immediately after, when I would accelerate, it started that rattle in the steering. Thus last time when I took the kids out wake surfing, it's worse with a load. Only does it on initial acceleration. Nothing at speed. Idles smooth no strange vibration at idle or at any speed. Other than initial take off. Checked rudder and it has some slight play front to back and side to side. Otherwise, visually it looks fine. What's considered acceptable slop and is there any adjustments that can be made? Also seems like it may be leaking water slightly.
Thanks in advance fellas.
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