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drgreg
07-25-2003, 02:01 AM
My 16' Trimate chinewalks at 60mph.
How can I stabilize it?
drgreg
07-25-2003, 02:01 AM
My 16' Trimate chinewalks at 60mph.
How can I stabilize it?
Chris
07-25-2003, 02:12 AM
Slow Down. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif J/K

We need a little more info. First of all you need to have steering that is tight and in good shape. Sometimes a specific prop can help too.

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175checkmate
07-25-2003, 08:37 AM
Welcome to the board drgreg, and to a fellow trimate owner. I had the same trouble on my trimate. Here are some things that will help.
1. What prop are you running.
2. I rased my motor up with a jackplate. (if you install a plate, get a water pressure gauge).
3, Installed solid motor mounts.
4. Make sure there is no play in the steering.
5. Balance the boat. Move weight around so its even on both sides.
6. More seat time. There is a learning curve to fly these boats. (Unless you have JW'S boat)
Good luck to you. Keep us posted and send Chris some pictures. We would love to see your boat.

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