O/B steering problem
 

I have a 70 HP Yamaha OB on my Carolina Skiff. I have hydraulic steering
from the center console. The steering mechanism is frozen. The wheel
begins to turn, but since the rod and hydraulics that the motor move with
are stuck I don't want to force it. Everything looks fine. The boat has been
sitting for a few months. Anybody have any ideas on how to free up the
mechanism? Thanks in advance - David