Starcraft deck boat, slow driving with drifting problem

[Rolandfournier]

Hi I have a new 2010 limited starcraft deck boat and have a problem driving it so that it stays on when going slow. At a slow speed, it front of the boat will drift back and forth, from right to left about 10 degrees. This will happen several times, then it will continue to drift further left. The steering wheel isn't moving when this happens. It drives fine at high speeds.I have an Alpha 4 14 1/2 in prop with 18 pitch, 4RH AL
Any help would be appreciated
Roland

 

[Pugetsound]

Re: Starcraft deck boat, slow driving with drifting problem

I would suspect the skid fin ,right above. the Propeller. Loosen it and turn it Very slightly the same way the boat steers its self. Any real problem the dealer should be able to correct for you.

 

[APPALOOSA2]

Re: Starcraft deck boat, slow driving with drifting problem

The trim tab that Pugetsound is referring to is for high speed torque steer and has nothing to do with your wallowing or hunting back and forth.

I/O's have the problem you speak of only at idle or just over idle speeds.
Have owned many it it's just the nature of the beast.