First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

[traderdavel]

Alcohol was not involved
Out on the Great South Bay with a full boat, (5 adults and 2 kids), up on plane and then the boat tilts to the right, I use the trim tabs, get back to leveled off, and then it tilts left. Weather was a little windy and I was running with the bimini top on. I don't think it was due to over compensating, since I would level off and then tilt again, any thoughts?

 

[75reinell]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

People shifting in the boat?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

angle of outdrive, get the bow up, it is PLOWING, balance your load, you are the Captain, TELL people where to sit. it is for their own safety,

 

[traderdavel]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

I failed to mention in my post that I made sure people had a seat and didn't move specifically to test to see if it was due to them shifting.

 

[Mischief Managed]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

Could be excessive side to side play on the stern drive. That'll cause that problem with the tabs way down.

Also, if you have a deep deadrise, that'll exacerbate the problem. Try running with less tab deployment overall.

 

[Maclin]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

I am with TD on the plowing. My boat was acting very strange one time until I realized I had inadvertently trimmed all the way down to take care of some chop and I was getting some bow steer action. It was not all that apparent that the bow was any lower, one touch on the trim and she righted and steered normally.

 

[traderdavel]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

One thing that I did do was to put the bow further down thinking that I need to "cut" through. Instead that sounds like the wron idea and that I should have raised the bow. I can try that next time, thanks,

 

[yomamaho]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

If you have a hydrofoil this could be your problem. I was just told this 2 days ago on this site.

 

[traderdavel]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

No Hydrofoil - but thanks

 

[mike343]

Re: First I tilit right and then I tilt lift

Try it with the bimini down. How fast and how windy?