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.
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You sure it's not a steering problem?
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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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What stearing system do you have?
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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.
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Have you tried turning the trim tab anode to the right ?
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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.
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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.
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http://www.thmarine.com/products/Out...bs/Torque-Tabs |
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Install it and and turn your tab on the motor to the right a few degrees it should eliminate most of the torque.
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All the reviews I read seemed to do exactly what I need.
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TH marine makes some good stuff....their g force trolling motor handle with cable da bomb. No more snapped ropes.
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