Why dose it put to to the right??

[1983rinker]

I have a 75 hp Chrysler that run's very good. My only prob. is when it going along at a good clip it want to pull right. And when I let go of the wheel it will go hard right. How can I stop this. Prop is very good shape. Can anyone give me some info??????

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Why dose it put to to the right??

Above the prop is a snout or fin.If the boat pulls to the right turn the fin to the right.Pulls left turn it left.J

 

[1983rinker]

Re: Why dose it put to to the right??

I'll give it a try.

 

[1983rinker]

Re: Why dose it put to to the right??

My skag is bent a little, will that make it turn as well? How can I bend it stright without braking it?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Why dose it put to to the right??

A slight bend can be done with a hammer.Slowly hit it till it goes back to shape.Post a pic.
A big bend might not be fixable unless it's heated.
Heating it can ruin seals and cook the oil.So take it to a prop shop,if it might be more than you want to mess with.Most of them can straighten skegs.J

 

[milehighboater]

Re: Why dose it put to to the right??

If it is only alittle bent, triying to correct it with the "fin" and leaving the skeg bent wont hurt.

 

[1983rinker]

Re: Why dose it put to to the right??

ok, thanks all.