1989 mercury 20hp steers(pulls) to the left???

lucascarr

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hi everyone,, i have this 1989 mercury 20hp. At both low and high speed the throttle handle always pulls to the left and the boat steers right. At high speed it is almost impossible to hold it. Plaese help me .Thank you
 
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Re: 1989 mercury 20hp steers(pulls) to the left???

Have you tried shifting some weight toward the front left of your boat and trimming the motor up? Worked for me.
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: 1989 mercury 20hp steers(pulls) to the left???

I believe that motor has a trim tab. Adjust it a little bit at a time in the direction of the pull. In your case move the back of it towards starboard.
 
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