Steering pull on console?

[radar]

Launched my first boat for the first time the other day.

 

1988 Springbok with a 40 hp Johnson. Except for having to change some hoses with the live well, every thing else went great - except I noticed a really hard pull on the steering wheel and I had to put a fair bit of effort into keeping it going straight.

 

Is this normal? Is it the wheel off-setting the rotation of the prop? I've only hd experience with higher end console boats before and don't recall this.

 

Thanks

[Entropy]

There is an adjustment tab on most motors right above the prop.

 

Losen and turn, then test drive.

[bigfish1965]

Before you adjust the tab, adjust your trim and the pull will subside greatly. All motors produce a significant torque.

[specktacklure]

just make sure you turn the tab in the direction that the boat is pulling but rick made a ggod point as well so try the trim first then adjust the tab.

[radar]

Thanks guys

 

I'll let ya know how it goes