Pontoon steering problem

wayne c. · #1 June 3rd, 2002, 05:22 PM

I have a new Bennington 20' pontoon w/ 90 HP Merc 4-stroke. The boat steers extremely hard to the left, if I let go of the wheel the boat pulls hard to the right. Standing behind the engine the trailing edge of the trim tab is adjusted to the left. Is the trim tab adjusted to the wrong side? Dealer is long way from where I am, hasn't been much help by phone. Any help would be appreciated.

DJ · #2 June 3rd, 2002, 05:38 PM

leaner,

That is correct, adjust it the other way.

wayne c. · #3 June 3rd, 2002, 05:57 PM

Thanks for info, you'd think after havin 4 boats, I'd be a little more on the ball.

jollymon · #4 June 5th, 2002, 06:39 AM

have a 25, Crest Classic, with a 90HP Merc 2 Stroke. I had the same problem as you, I found that having the trim tab set dead center, gives me the best turning effort, with no pulling.

wayne c. · #5 June 5th, 2002, 08:57 AM

Thanks no harbour--going to lake this week-end, will set tab and try it.

Down South · #6 June 5th, 2002, 09:04 AM

If the trim tab fails to fully correct the problem try trimming the motor down just a little. Doing this makes a differance on mine.

jollymon · #7 June 6th, 2002, 05:58 AM

Learner48,

Take your socket wrench with you, adjust it, go play a little bit, and adjust agian. It took me about 4 tries, to find the best postion for it. The local sand bar, was great for stopping and adjusting it.

wayne c. · #8 June 6th, 2002, 06:16 AM

Thanks guys will do, Leaner