78 Johnson 85 pulling hard right

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splibb

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First trip out yesterday on my 15.5 foot tri hull with 85 johnson. At any speed the engine really wants to go right and if i let go of the wheel it just wants to do circles. Is there any adjustments i can make to correct this?
 
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ezeke

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Re: 78 Johnson 85 pulling hard right

Adjust the trim tab - thats the small fin that hangs down above the propeller. Turn the rear of the fin right (in the direction of the turn).

Use small incremental adjustments. The tab uses the force of the propeller driven water to compensate for engine torque.
 
Joe Reeves

Joe Reeves

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Re: 78 Johnson 85 pulling hard right

Trim tab just above the propeller. Move it in 1/8" segments in the "Direction Of The Pulling" to compensate for the engine's torque.
 
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