Prop torque induced list/roll?

harringtondav

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I'm still getting familiar with our new boat. I've noticed it lists - rolls slightly to port when on a plane. It levels out if I make a slight starboard steering tweak.
The boat floats level, stays level under no wake power. So I wonder if the RH prop torque is causing the boat to roll LH.
The boat is fairly light @ 3000# dry, and has Regal's "Fast Track" notched hull. Very little gear on board, and it is distributed as well as possible.
I'll live with this, but any suggestions to correct will be appreciated.
 

JimS123

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Its normal for a single engine with a RH prop. You can install expensive trim tabs or simply adjust the trim tab on the engine. Easy peasy.
 

Stinnett21

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Its normal for a single engine with a RH prop. You can install expensive trim tabs or simply adjust the trim tab on the engine. Easy peasy.
I understand how the trim fin behind the prop can affect steering torque but I do not understand how it would affect boat roll. He has power steering so probably has a flat zinc.
 

bruceb58

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I understand how the trim fin behind the prop can affect steering torque but I do not understand how it would affect boat roll. He has power steering so probably has a flat zinc.

You are correct, it has nothing to do with boat roll
 
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