Problem w/stingray install

[tman74]

Hey guys, I have a very hard steer to port and my skeg was broke and bent a little.Just got the hydrofoil+skeggard in for my boat (1995 Quest 187 w/115 evinrude also '95 model)..In order to install the foil I will have to drill through the cav plate and the trim tab.. Just Don't seem like a good idea to me.Does anyone know if on this year rude you are supposed to remove the trim tab or should I send back the foil.Just finished installing the skeggard-hopefully that will help the hard steering to port.Hope to go out this weekend,if possible.I work for the phone company, so I never know when I'll get free.Ma Bell holds al the cards on that..Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: Problem w/stingray install

The foil isnt likely to help your hard steering to port and it may make it worse.Check your trim tab is adjusted to counteract prop steer(torque)<br />If it appears erroded replace it.<br /> Check to be sure the Antivent (cav)plate is about even with the bottom of the boat.If too low it could exacerbate steering problems.I had very good luck with 2 different boats and Doelfins but Not for your problem and fins should be considered a last ditch solution after trying all else.

 

[tman74]

Re: Problem w/stingray install

Thanks for the info,Spike.I'll check that out when I get home today.I think I'll wait and see if the skeggard helps my problem before I install the hydrofoil anyway.Plan on going out Sunday.