turning right

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Jul 10, 2010
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my boat with my 90 horse mercury on it wants to always go right. if you take your hand off the wheel it will turn all the way to the right what would cause this?
 

Bravo

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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May 28, 2010
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Re: turning right

I'm thinking the torque of the engine running may have something to do with it. Does the steering system have excessive play in it, or is it very loose feeling?
 

Avant Sport

Cadet
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May 27, 2010
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Re: turning right

trim tab missing or needs adjusting, if the boat wants to turn right adjust back of trim tab right.
 

huntin dawg

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Nov 12, 2009
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Re: turning right

Adjust your trim tab. A lot of motors use a zinc anode as the trim tab. Is yours worn away?

HD
 

jmj120

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Jun 20, 2010
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Re: turning right

That little silver thing above your prop. Looks like a shark fin.
If your boat pulls to the right, turn it to the right. A little adjustment goes a long way.
Loosen the bolt (it's above the tab).
 
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