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rustyb 08-07-2013 03:19 PM

Hard to steer to the left
 
I have a 250 sea chaser bay boat with a 250 suzuki. It is very hard to turn to the left. Turns real easy to the right. I guess it has something to do with engine torque. It has a 3 blade suzuki prop, jack plate and trim tabs. I have to be going about 40mph before it gets easier. At 40mph you aint turning much. I am told by some people that a 4 blade prop would make it easier to turn? Jusy need some ideas. It has hyd. steering.
What about the little trim fin on the cavitation plate of the motor?

meaux fishing 08-07-2013 03:35 PM

You sure it's not a steering problem?

CajunChristian 08-07-2013 03:36 PM

The torque created by the direction of rotation of the propeller makes it harder to turn left. That is why the motor always pulls to the right if unattended.
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latravcha 08-07-2013 03:42 PM

What stearing system do you have?

Matt G 08-07-2013 03:48 PM

You have to stand on my steering wheel to make my boat turn left when running on plane. It was like that with the 3 blade and still the same with the 4.

rustyb 08-07-2013 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meaux fishing (Post 614847)
You sure it's not a steering problem?

I dont think so because at rest its as smooth as silk.

rustyb 08-07-2013 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latravcha (Post 614852)
What stearing system do you have?

Sea star

rustyb 08-07-2013 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt G (Post 614860)
You have to stand on my steering wheel to make my boat turn left when running on plane. It was like that with the 3 blade and still the same with the 4.

Thanks you may have just saved me about 700 bucks.

rustyb 08-07-2013 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CajunChristian (Post 614849)
The torque created by the direction of rotation of the propeller makes it harder to turn left. That is why the motor always pulls to the right if unattended.
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So I guess there is no fix?

Moody 08-07-2013 04:02 PM

Have you tried turning the trim tab anode to the right ?

latravcha 08-07-2013 04:03 PM

I have a 250 yama and with a sea star and have no problem turning either was. I know suzukis have a lower ratio lower unit and a diffrent type of prop may be the issue.

rustyb 08-07-2013 04:05 PM

No not yet. I wasnt sure if that would help. Would that make it turn left better? I thought it stopped it from pulling, if u let the wheel go. Mine tracks straight.

rustyb 08-07-2013 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latravcha (Post 614878)
I have a 250 yama and with a sea star and have no problem turning either was. I know suzukis have a lower ratio lower unit and a diffrent type of prop may be the issue.

I think you are right. Lower gears and a 16 inch prop where as the yamaha has a 15. I guess that could make a diff.

Montauk17 08-07-2013 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moody (Post 614877)
Have you tried turning the trim tab anode to the right ?

That will help,you can also install what they call a torque tamer.

http://www.thmarine.com/products/Out...bs/Torque-Tabs

rustyb 08-07-2013 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montauk17 (Post 614907)
That will help,you can also install what they call a torque tamer.

http://www.thmarine.com/products/Out...bs/Torque-Tabs

Looks like what I need. Ordered it. 15.00 Ill let yall know.

Montauk17 08-07-2013 05:07 PM

Install it and and turn your tab on the motor to the right a few degrees it should eliminate most of the torque.

rustyb 08-07-2013 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montauk17 (Post 614912)
Install it and and turn your tab on the motor to the right a few degrees it should eliminate most of the torque.

Awesome I cant wait to try cuz its a pain to steer in tight canals.

Montauk17 08-07-2013 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustyb (Post 614914)
Awesome I cant wait to try cuz its a pain to steer in tight canals.

My podna has a heavy 19' robalo that had the same problem and it fixed it.

rustyb 08-07-2013 05:25 PM

All the reviews I read seemed to do exactly what I need.

Montauk17 08-07-2013 05:27 PM

TH marine makes some good stuff....their g force trolling motor handle with cable da bomb. No more snapped ropes.


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