FRONT OF PONTOON LOW

[LEMINWV]

THE BOAT RIDES FINE AT HIGH SPEED BUT SLOWING DOWN AND RIDING SLOW THE FRONT HAS GONE DOWN IN THE WATER WHERE IT COMES UP ON THE BOAT?????<br />TRIM TO HIGH TO LOW???HELP A 1ST TIME BOAT OWNER!!!

 

[jlinder]

Re: FRONT OF PONTOON LOW

Sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I have a suggestion. On the internet all caps is considered screaming, and many people find it insulting.<br /><br />Also, you need to give more details. What model boat? What size engine? How does the boat sit when not underway? Give us as many details as possible, it will help people give you a good answer.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: FRONT OF PONTOON LOW

Ditto! (pile on) plus what your history with the boat is.

 

[LEMINWV]

Re: FRONT OF PONTOON LOW

THE BOAT IS 18 FT PONTOON SWEETWATER CHALLENGER BOAT SITS IN WATER PERFECT ITS JUST SOME TIMES IT WILL GO DOWN IN FRONT. ITS GOTA 40HP MERC FORCE.

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: FRONT OF PONTOON LOW

Most likely a weight distribution issue, or simply overloaded in general. You can try moving the motor out a notch to combat it, but on such a large heavy boat it likely won't help much and may result in prop ventilation. Try moving more weight to the rear, or removing excess weight.

 

[LEMINWV]

Re: FRONT OF PONTOON LOW

I HAVE TWO SWIVLE SEATS NEAR FRONT A BATTERY ON ONE SIDE LIVEWELL FULL OF DRINKS AND ICE AND PEOPLE IN BOTH SEATS.. PROBALLY TOO MUCH..<br />SHOULD I RELOCATE THE BATTERY AND STOP FILLING UP THE LIVEWELL (COOLER)I ALSO HAD 5 OTHERS ON BOARD.. ROAD ALL DAY AND IT ONLY DONE IT 2 TIMES.. DOSE IT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE TRIM OF THE MOTOR????

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: FRONT OF PONTOON LOW

That can be a very dangerous situation. If it happens at cruising speed, the boat can nose dive and subsequent buoyant forces immediately push it in the reverse direction regardless of motor direction . If the two people in the front swivels are young children, you can imagine where they may land. That type of ride is best reserved for amusement parks.<br /><br />Trimming the motor outwards may help, and is easy to test.<br /><br />Have you checked for water inside your pontoons?