hydraulic steering

havent used my boat in about 4 months and i took it out the other day and the stearing was super stiff. checked the fluid and it needed a vey little bit if any at all. Is this normal after sitting up or does it need to be checked out?

06 sea pro 1900sv
06 14ft Alumnacraft

if hydraulic steering is stiff, it may be the motor itself is locking up

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