Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

[jdsg]

I have a Yamaha 115 (circa 1998?) on a 19 foot Seastrike. The boat pulls very hard to the right. We have tried adjusting the anode but have had no luck. Are there any other tricks I might try.<br /><br />Thank you

 

[Booner]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

Welcome to iboats jdsg <br />Quote by jdsg<br />"We have tried adjusting the anode but have had no luck."<br /> Did you mean the trim tab? Turn the rear end of trim tab to the right (starboard side)

 

[douglloyd]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

As you get on plane trim out the motor until you get a more neutral steering response. When you get it high enough it will feel better.

 

[jdsg]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

Originally posted by Booner:<br /> Welcome to iboats jdsg <br />Quote by jdsg<br />"We have tried adjusting the anode but have had no luck."<br /> Did you mean the trim tab? Turn the rear end of trim tab to the right (starboard side)

 

[jdsg]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

I may be calling it by the wrong name, but I assume it is a zinc at the bottom of the motor which has a small fin. I have no trim tabs (unless there is something on the engine). Thanks for the help

 

[jdsg]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

Originally posted by bluebird:<br /> As you get on plane trim out the motor until you get a more neutral steering response. When you get it high enough it will feel better.

 

[jdsg]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

Do you mean to raise the motor or is there some other adjustment I can use. I have no trim tabs (unless they are on the engine and I don't know about them)

 

[douglloyd]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

The motor should be equipped with power trim actuated by a switch on the throttle/shift control. It says up down on it.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

Originally posted by jdsg:<br /> I may be calling it by the wrong name, but I assume it is a zinc at the bottom of the motor which has a small fin. I have no trim tabs (unless there is something on the engine). Thanks for the help

That's it. That is the devise to counteract torque steer. <br /><br />They are called by many names - zinc, tab, little rudder thingy.........<br /><br />Turn the trailing edge ( the bit closest to the the rear) in the same direction of the pull, that will counteract the pull and should straighten you up. Sometimes it takes a few adjustments to get it right.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[jdsg]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

Originally posted by bluebird:<br /> The motor should be equipped with power trim actuated by a switch on the throttle/shift control. It says up down on it.

 

[jdsg]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

Do you mean that by raising the engine I can reduce the pull to the right?

 

[ivar]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

Does your engine have power trim? <br />If so, the steering torque will change as you trim out the motor.

 

[31900]

Re: Boat with Yamaha 115 pulls to the right

jdsg, one thing at a time. Dunaruna has got the answer. Sort that out first and then concentrate on trim.