Boat rolls .....need help please

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iainstevenson

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Have been told people in this section may be able to guide me in the right direction..
I have a 17ft marsham boat with a mercury 115 blue band with power trim. The boat sits perfectly flat when stationary and all items within the boat are balanced across the centre line. under certain circumstances the boat will roll to port when under power, The more power the more pronounced the roll. Any help would be gratefully received. If this seems like a newby question then please be gentle cos im a newby to boats and forums also.......many thanks
 
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Ron G

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Re: Boat rolls .....need help please

Once on plane,it should correct itself when you start trimming up.
 
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steelespike

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Re: Boat rolls .....need help please

Not an expert but::
Sometimes a deep V will try to run on one side especially
port. Propeller torque can add to this effect.If wind is at the port side steering against it can cause rolling toward the wind.Careful trimming may help.You may want to move weight to the starboard side
You may want to check the bottom with a long straight edge to check for a hook or other distortion of the bottom back near the transom.
 
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Crownie2

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Re: Boat rolls .....need help please

Try different trim settings.
 
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LFK

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Re: Boat rolls .....need help please

Trim tabs (Smart Tabs) helped me when my boat was listing like you describe.
 
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