Newbie to boating, steering problem

[Billy L]

Hi all I have been looking at this site for about a month now. Two days ago i bought my first boat! It is a 79 Predictor, runs great, but noticed that under full power seems to pull if that is possible to left, I must keep pressure against wheel to the right. Is it the cables or another problem? Thanks in advance
Bill L

 

[Billy L]

Hi all I have been looking at this site for about a month now. Two days ago i bought my first boat! It is a 79 Predictor, runs great, but noticed that under full power seems to pull if that is possible to left, I must keep pressure against wheel to the right. Is it the cables or another problem? Thanks in advance
Bill L

 

[Shameless]

It is called torque steer. You must get used to it

 

[Craig]

It can get a little better if you have an adjustable jack plate and can raise/lower the motor. If you find the "sweet spot", a lot of times the steering torque will decrease. But, the higher you raise the motor, the more pull you have. Just the way outboards are.

-Craig

 

[Chris]

Welcome to the board Billy.

I gather there is no damage to the motor?

If the skeg or prop is bent, that can also cause increased torque steer.

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[bdusted440]

welcome to the board.

 

[Z06]

Welcome. Where abouts is this Lake Butler? Any idea what speeds you got? All boats will have a bit of torque steer. Some have more then others and yours just may be on the bad side or maybe its the fact you are a bit inexperieced until you get it set up properly.

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[175checkmate]

I agree with what has been said already. It also could be the prop you are running. Different types of prop's act different. I know if I bolt on my 4 blade I have a bunch of torque steer. But with the laser its mot has bad. The 4 blade just has more bite on the water. You could also install a torque tab to help

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[Z06]

What can ya say? It gets you out on the water...

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[cjs89starflite]

I would recomend a torque tab. Before I got mine, the steering was so hard to the right i thought i would twist the steering wheel right off. Took two hands AND one knee to keep her straight.

Now i can steer with one arm and minimal pull.I personally want to get no feedback steering but it's a bit pricy.