DIRECT ANSWER
First verify the active rudder axis and neutral point. Then add a small deadzone and test at low speed before judging the ship’s turning response.
Fast diagnosis
Watch the bridge rudder indicator while the physical control is centered.
- Indicator moving at rest: add a small deadzone
- Wrong direction: invert that axis
- No movement: confirm the active profile and binding
- Two controls moving it: remove the duplicate axis
- Slow turn on a large ship: reduce speed and plan earlier
Different ships, different controls
Small craft may use a wheel while large vessels can use bridge levers or separate propulsion controls. Do not assume one profile fits every class.