My merc1000 100 hp ouboard makes boat lean to left at 15mph

[mancalledjeremy]

"I have an older starcraft v b

"I have an older starcraft v bottom boat with a mercury 1000- 100 hp out board motor on it. Took it out on the water and for some reason if I go 15 mph or above, it tends to lean to the left side at a 45degree angle. It feels like the back end tries to push around. Does any one know why it is doing this? "

 

[beckerjs]

too much weight on back or tri

too much weight on back or trimmed too nose high

 

[benjamin_jones]

"Hey there!

Have you checke

"Hey there!

Have you checked the trim-tab? Adjust it towards the lean of the boat.

If boat steers left, adjust the tab towards the portside. The tab acts as a guide to correct motor's "torque steer". I know it sounds funny that it should be adjusted into the direction of steer, but that's how she works... Like a lady, these things boggle our simple man-minds!

Do it in stages and test accordingly.

This should sort the problem. Just don't drop any parts if doing this exercise on the water...

Regards!

Benjamin."

 

[ikia]

That is really extreme and it

That is really extreme and it sounds like there is something wrong with the boat bottom.