Boat Always wants to Turn Left....

[DBRICH]

My '86 Volvo/Penta 19.5 foot Bayliner, Capri with the AQ131A engine , pulls very hard to the left with the more power i apply. I am not familiar with the control arm damping feature, is it adjustable or must it be replaced? <br /> Also, the mount for the control arm cable seems loose at the engine side. It has a grease fitting so i assume it is ment to move a little seperate or same problem ?<br /><br />I really appreciate your help, <br /><br /> D.B. Rich

 

[Don S]

Re: Boat Always wants to Turn Left....

What outdrive do you have?<br />The trim fin may be out of adjustment or missing.

 

[DBRICH]

Re: Boat Always wants to Turn Left....

the outdrive is the 275

 

[DBRICH]

Re: Boat Always wants to Turn Left....

The trim fin appears to be a solid cast on the bottom of the exhaust port. There are adjusments for the entire piece. I've never messed with this and this is a new problem.<br /><br />Thanks again<br /> D.B.

 

[Don S]

Re: Boat Always wants to Turn Left....

Item #4 below is the item that turns. It's not cast to the drives lower, bolt #5 holds it in place. It may have come loose, or something else may have changed. Different or damaged prop, other damage, maybe a planing fin of some sort added or removed. You are the only one that knows that, But that is how the adjustment is made so your steering doesn't pull.<br /><br />