Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

[xikxak]

16' aluminum, 25 hp merc.have to fight to keep it straight ahead,wants to go right.where do I aim the trim tab(on motor). thanks dave

 

[steve reuter]

Re: Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

dave, wheres it aimed now

 

[xikxak]

Re: Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

straight ahead. 12 o clock. dave

 

[steelespike]

Re: Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

Trailing edge of trim tab needs to go to the left, port side of boat.

 

[fixin]

Re: Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

You might need to center your motor on the back of the boat.

 

[imported_Curmudgeon]

Re: Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

Trailing edge of trim tab needs to go to the left, port side of boat.<br /><br />You sure 'bout that? I'm thinking it's opposite -bow goes starboard because motor is already turning toward port. Move the tab to port, the motor would turn harder toward port ... I think.

 

[Drybo]

Re: Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

Mercury directions state turn trim rab in direction of the pull/ if it pulls left , point tab to left.

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

Belay Steelspike's suggestion!<br /><br />If your boat tends to swing right, you need to turn the trim fin trailing edge RIGHT - not left.<br /><br />The reason is that this fin acts as a rudder for the motor itself, and setting it RIGHT will cause the motor to try and swing its prop to port - left. this helps your boat bias to the left also.<br /><br />Think it through and you'll see it.

 

[xikxak]

Re: Boat(bow) pulls to starboard.

Man,this is worse than dino vs synthetic. dave