need more answer's on tohatsu

[rocket rich]

When I go into the wind the boat seems like it wants to flip?? I've owned this boat forever 1974 lowe, 1542, never had this problem with my old 9.9 johnson, but this tohatsu is a whole new ball game. even on a calm day , which is not the norm, I can't make a quick turn around with out getting the feeling of lose of control?? any answers. Please I've done every thing that was ask of this motor..

 

[pvanv]

Re: need more answer's on tohatsu

You may need better weight distribution. 4-strokes are heavier than the old 2-strokes, so your rig is probably heavier in the stern than it used to be. Try balancing that off with battery and fuel tank up front.

 

[rocket rich]

Re: need more answer's on tohatsu

I had my 14 yr old grandson in the front of the boat 125 pounds. It acts like the motor is no longer pushing but not cavating. ? Acts the same way with just me in the boat or my grandson???

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: need more answer's on tohatsu

Proper tail/transom height match. Tohatsu's have height issues compared to other brands, design issues.

Happy Boating

 

[rocket rich]

Re: need more answer's on tohatsu

Already took care of transom issues, raise the transom one and half inches and it did make a big difference in operation. The motor runs very good now that st paul and bishop guru told me the correct mounting way. Never to old to learn

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: need more answer's on tohatsu

The sweet tail/transom height for any Tohatsu engine is when on plane at speed water flow skims lightly under upper water deflector plate. Once there with well trimmed and well ballanced boat will have oustanding performance on all water cond and perfect close turns at full wot. Probably you're near there, but not there yet. You must have a visual look at back transom once on plane to check.

BTW, which HP engine are you currently running ?

Happy Boating