Even Keel Boat Trimming???

[BTurville]

Situation: 20 foot deep "V" Angler center console, 150HP Yamaha outboard, calm water, no real wind, 2/3 throttle, 30-34 mph, power trim and tilt not quite full bow down.<br />Conditon: Boat tends to plane left (port) wing (side)down.<br />Question: what do I do to get it to ride more even keel, (least expensive to most expensive fix)<br />Thanks in advance for your help<br />Bill

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Even Keel Boat Trimming???

What happens when you trim it up?

 

[BTurville]

Re: Even Keel Boat Trimming???

Still flies left wing down, almost like the boat is torque rolling to the left.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Even Keel Boat Trimming???

Are there tabs on the boat now? I'm assuming there are not but I should ask.<br /><br />Look to see if the motor is centered on the keel. You might also use a 4 to 6 foot straight edge and look at both sides of the bottom of the hull. There should be a small hook right at the very back of the hull. Both sides should be the same.<br /><br />Is there water trapped in the hull? The easiest way to tell is weigh the boat. Call Angler and see what the hull should weigh to compare. <br /><br />Is the weight in the boat centered?<br /><br />Good luck!