2008 glastron gt185 steering problem

[zzchipster]

we finally have 9 hours on our new boat and am disappointed in the no wake speed handling....at 1000 rpm boat porpoises 5 degrees left to right making steering very iffy at best...when you hit a small cross wind, there seems to be very little control...as soon as i got back on trailer i checked for play in outdrive and it seemed tight...no unusual play..any suggestions on how to tighten up control....thanks....

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: 2008 glastron gt185 steering problem

Hi there , and welcome , it might be in the prop what pich do you have on her ?? lets get you moved , but im not sure what forum good for yea , i will get the mods in on this one , you will get better answers in the proup fourm or the restro fourm !! John

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 2008 glastron gt185 steering problem

actually it is perfectly normal, it is called bow steer, it is cause by different pressure on each side of the bow, by the water. do not over steer. boat manufacturers have been trying to figure out how to stop of for decades.

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: 2008 glastron gt185 steering problem

OHH OK Td , mine doesnt do it unless I am really crawling !!! I was thinking that if he went with a lower pitch prop it would give him a little more control !! learn something new every day !! John