85 hp. Force steering problem

[rick munn]

I just acquired a 1988 85 hp. force on a 17' smokercraft bass boat the thing is it pulls to the right severely even if the motor is turned all the way to the left could the prop cause this there is an aluminum prop on it now a few nicks in it but not terrible I am new to the boating world and dont have a clue whre to look for a fix to this problem.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: 85 hp. Force steering problem

there is a trim-tab under the AV plate, right behind the prop. If you look under there, there should be a bolt through the center of the tab plate. Loosen that bolt and move the rear of the tab (looking from the rear, fwd)to the right, almost at the center location, tighten and try it again and see if it helps...

 

[rick munn]

Re: 85 hp. Force steering problem

Thanks for the quick response and the info I will sure try it and let you know!

 

[rick munn]

Re: 85 hp. Force steering problem

I moved the tab as far as I could it did help not as severe as before but you dont want to let go of the steering wheel it still wants to go starboard rather rapidly. What next? thanks again for the help.

 

[Bonstrosity]

Re: 85 hp. Force steering problem

I've heard of a No feedback steering system. It won't let the motor move the wheel.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: 85 hp. Force steering problem

The tab, I believe, should move in either direction with no real limit to one side or the other...you may have to remove the tab completely and check for damage that is not allowing farther movement to the right...<br />This brings me to another question....Is the skeg below the prop, straight???? It hasn't been bent has it???

 

[rick munn]

Re: 85 hp. Force steering problem

The skeg looks good and straight the trim tab on this motor has two bolts in it the rear is an allen bolt the front has an over size head on it to cover a slot in the trim tab also the AV plate is machined where the tab fits against it it this is what limits the movement of the tab.<br />We are going to the U.P.for a week I will have the boat in the water the entire time I will play around with it and let you know thanks again for your input talk to you in a week.