radar Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 There is an adjustment tab on most motors right above the prop. Losen and turn, then test drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Before you adjust the tab, adjust your trim and the pull will subside greatly. All motors produce a significant torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specktacklure Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radar Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Thanks guys I'll let ya know how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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