We have a 03 Bayliner with a 3.0 Merc. About halfway through the summer, the boat became extremely hard to turn to the right when on plane. To the point of having to use two hands to try to get it to move to the right. I understand it can be hard to turn a boat on plane, but it has never been and shouldn't be this hard.
My dad did hit something in the lake prior to this and tweeked the prop. He had it rebuilt and installed it back on. The steering is fine at slow speeds or when this engine is off. The problem only comes after it's on plane. I'm think it could be the trim tab was knocked out of position as well. No power steering, so that isn't the issue.
What would be some ways to troubleshoot it? I'm going to move the trim tab to the left a bit to see if that helps, but how can I tell if the prop is in good shape? What else could be the issue?
My dad did hit something in the lake prior to this and tweeked the prop. He had it rebuilt and installed it back on. The steering is fine at slow speeds or when this engine is off. The problem only comes after it's on plane. I'm think it could be the trim tab was knocked out of position as well. No power steering, so that isn't the issue.
What would be some ways to troubleshoot it? I'm going to move the trim tab to the left a bit to see if that helps, but how can I tell if the prop is in good shape? What else could be the issue?