79 Glascon with 90 Hp mercury motor

[clayster]

hello everyone Just wondering if some could help me out here i just bought this boat this year had it out 2 x now runs and looks great the only problem is... Once i get my boat up to speed not even full out the boat wants to pull to the right hard. like i mean if i let the wheel go i feels like the boat is going to do a 360 and flip. does anyone have any ideas on how I can get my boat to not pull to the right so hard. When the boat is out of the water or just idling in the water it steers just fine once ya speed up it pulls. i want to go water skiing with it but i am scared with the way the steering is. PLEASE HELP!!!

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: 79 Glascon with 90 Hp mercury motor

Welcome to iboats clayton.<br />Sounds like your trim tab is out of adjustment or gone.<br />Look at the bottom of your engine right above the prop, there should be a small skeg, or trim tab. It will stick down a couple inches. See if yiu have that and get back.<br />Again, welcome to iboats.

 

[clayster]

Re: 79 Glascon with 90 Hp mercury motor

thanks for replying and yes i do have that last time i was out on the water i adjusted it both ways and it made no difference. Any other suggestions?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: 79 Glascon with 90 Hp mercury motor

I have several, but let's get the experts in on this one.<br />Merc/Mariner forum.

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 79 Glascon with 90 Hp mercury motor

Try trimming the engine up

 

[clayster]

Re: 79 Glascon with 90 Hp mercury motor

Hey thanks for the help guys I think i have figured it out will have to get my propeller fins straightened and balanced and also my bottom fin on the motor has a bend to it will have to heat it up and get it belt straight again hope thats all i need to do thatnks all this dang boats costing me a fortune. AHHHH but it is worth it.