Pulling to the right

[Jdevon_14]

Just got my boat up in running. It's a 73 sport craft with a 73 merc 850 on it. It's pulling hard to the right and adjusting the torque tab to right didn't help at all.

 

[Fed]

Try trimming out next time.

 

[Jdevon_14]

Doesn't have power trim but i'm going to adjust the trim pin up and see if that helps

 

[Chris1956]

The second hole from the transom is the standard spot for the trim pin. You can raise it up a hole and see how she handles. If it is too high, she can ventilate in the turns.

 

[Jdevon_14]

It was on the 3rd hole from the transom and was still pulling hard to the right

 

[Chris1956]

Did you turn the trim tab (anode) the correct way? Also, Merc makes 3 different anodes (trim tabs). Large fin, small fin and no fin. A large fin gives the best counter torque, but only works with a standard prop. Props with more rake than std., need the small fin anode.

 

[Jdevon_14]

Yeah it's turned the right way. Not sure what size fin i have

 

[Fed]

Yeah it's turned the right way. Not sure what size fin i have

The tab's trailing edge turned to the starboard?