adjusting steering

[peacekeeper6]

when i am running my boat it pulls hard to the left if u dont touch the wheel, i was wondering if anyone could shine some light on this problem, 89 bayliner capri 125 force l drive.

 

[Realgun]

Re: adjusting steering

There is a small tab on the bootm rear just behind the prop. It called a trim tab. Move the tab to compensate for the prop rotational thrust.

 

[peacekeeper6]

Re: adjusting steering

can u explain in a bit more detail? also real gun whats ur operating RPM MPH?

 

[peacekeeper6]

Re: adjusting steering

is it the little fin like structure above the prop where the exhaust comes out?

 

[Realgun]

Re: adjusting steering

Yes. Not having real good luck can get 4000 rpm@ approx 25 Mph with me, kids ,some gear. At 4600 Ft altitude and sea level jets. There could be any number of reasons for this. Also boat needs a De-carb and also need to test compression. I just have used the motor as I got it. <br /><br />I will be rebuilding carbs and adjusting linkages and such soon. <br /><br />I am a bit miffed as i scuffed the new prop on some rocks 50 yards from shore! Did not even know the bottom was that shallow there.

 

[peacekeeper6]

Re: adjusting steering

thats bad, i can rev all the way to 5500-6000 maxed out doing around 40-45 MPH, but i usually cruise at 4500-5000 at 30-37 MPH. i got to admit though i like this L drive even if people say it sux

 

[roscoe]

Re: adjusting steering

The exhaust snout above the prop does double duty as the trim tab.<br />Loosen it and move the trailing edge toward the side the boat is pulling to.