Capsizing???

[Everrett]

Here's a good one?<br />New to boating (being the captain/owner) I am not sure where to turn with this problem.<br />My 17' Bayliner Capri tracks and handles weird.<br />Perhaps it's my imagination but when I turn the wheel a little to the right, it feels like the boat is going to tip over. It doesn't feel that way on the left.<br />Any thoughts or should I get an airtank and some fins?<br />Thanks for the lesson?<br /><br />Eric

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Capsizing???

What happens if you let go of the wheel? Does it pull more one way than another? <br /><br />Some boat naturally turn faster one way that another due to the rotation of the prop.<br /><br />If you are fighting the boat for steering then check the torque tab on the motor.<br /><br />Bob

 

[SB]

Re: Capsizing???

After you check/adjust the torque tab then try again. I assume that you are driving on the right side and perhaps more weight is on the right side. I think that this is a normal sensation. My boat feels that way now (I sit on the right) but I never really though about it. My last boat was an 18 foot center console and it didn't have that sensation.<br /><br />If it really gets unstable then you should perhaps check with a shop.

 

[Everrett]

Re: Capsizing???

Bob,<br />If I let go of the wheel at a low rate of speed it tracks pretty much in a straight line. When I speed things up and cut to the left all is well, however when I cut to the right the left (gunnel?)<br />keeps reching skyward. I agree with your theory about me being alone in the boat weighing 230# could have some affect but I'm at a loss.<br />Can you briefly describe the torque tab you spoke of?<br />Thanks for your time <br />Eric

 

[sloopy]

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its that thingy, under that cavation thingy, that looks like finny, right in behind Mr. Propellor

 

[sloopy]

Re: Capsizing???

:)

 

[sea wolf]

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the tab looks like a small fin right above the prop. u loosen a bolt to adjust it. u may have to adjust it a couple times to get it right, assuming that is what's causing your problem.

 

[Everrett]

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To ALL:<br />Thanks for the tips. You saved me lots of time, Something nobody has an abundance of.<br />And Captain Sloopy: Thanks for not getting to technical ;>\,..sorta thingy. Perhaps someday you can tow me in!<br /><br />I appreciate it.<br /><br />Eric

 

[sloopy]

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<br /><br />heres what it looks like

 

[Everrett]

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Your all GREAT- Except Seattle Joe