Dumb question about gearcase trim tab?

[Rudy Brown]

How is it adjusted? Is it only for steering effort? The reason I ask is my bass boat lists slightly to the port side while underway with anybody other than myself. I'm wondering if its a weight distrobution issue of if the trim tab could be out of adjustment. The steering seems equal in both directions. Thanks, Rudy.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Dumb question about gearcase trim tab?

Trim tab is to help counter torque steer if it feels normal then it is probably ok.<br /> The list to port is caused by propeller torque<br /> one reason steering is on the starboard side<br />is to help counter the prop torque.Generally speaking the bigger the motor the more likely you will have a leaning problem.<br />Sometimes a boat with a fairly deep vee might tend to want to run on one side especially when quartering into the wind.If the lean isn't too bad you could try moving the weight around.<br /> Sometimes raising the motor vertically may help.Depending on where your at now raising the motor could add a little speed as well.<br /> Sometimes trimming out a little might help.