Update on the VIP

hillbilly4u · 06-08-07, 04:44 PM

Hey Guys,
Back before summer I did an engine change to a Mariner 115.Motor would run fine except for idle.Did the seafoam thing and it lined right out. Still have to gasser up on plane slow or it bogs a little. Main problem right now is its pulling hard to the right. Which way do you adjust the tab to get her back on center?

Captmikestarrett · 06-08-07, 05:15 PM

Sacrafical tab should be straight. Adjusting the tab left or right will affect the removal of air in your prop wash. Could be really bad on rough water.

Pulls to right is normal with a big pitch blade.

Capt Mike

hillbilly4u · 06-10-07, 12:16 AM

I understand some pull is expected but this is real excessive. Even on plane at full speed. Dont think this is normal. Anyone have an idea on how to decrease the pull to an acceptable level?

zooker · 06-10-07, 07:25 AM

coul be the moter is not centered on the transome it has to be excatly in the middle

zooker

hillbilly4u · 06-11-07, 01:34 AM

Thanks for the reply. I went out and measured and its dead center.

Captmikestarrett · 06-14-07, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillbilly4u

I understand some pull is expected but this is real excessive. Even on plane at full speed. Dont think this is normal. Anyone have an idea on how to decrease the pull to an acceptable level?

Cable steered boat will pull like crazy with a big pitch prop. Go to a four blade or change streering to hydraulic..

Capt Mike

1FASTLASER · 06-14-07, 08:18 PM

Pulling to the right is normal for big pitch props. You can alleviate some of this by adjusting the tab to the left. Thats what it is there for.

flfireman · 06-17-07, 03:42 PM

Check the lower skeg, mine is bent ever so slightly and I have a severe R pull. Not bad when I want to turn but the hands free driving is gone.

06-08-07, 04:44 PM	#1
hillbilly4u BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 19	Update on the VIP Hey Guys, Back before summer I did an engine change to a Mariner 115.Motor would run fine except for idle.Did the seafoam thing and it lined right out. Still have to gasser up on plane slow or it bogs a little. Main problem right now is its pulling hard to the right. Which way do you adjust the tab to get her back on center?

06-08-07, 05:15 PM	#2
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Sacrafical tab should be straight. Adjusting the tab left or right will affect the removal of air in your prop wash. Could be really bad on rough water. Pulls to right is normal with a big pitch blade. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

06-10-07, 07:25 AM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	coul be the moter is not centered on the transome it has to be excatly in the middle zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

06-14-07, 08:18 PM	#7
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Pulling to the right is normal for big pitch props. You can alleviate some of this by adjusting the tab to the left. Thats what it is there for. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

06-17-07, 03:42 PM	#8
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	Check the lower skeg, mine is bent ever so slightly and I have a severe R pull. Not bad when I want to turn but the hands free driving is gone. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

06-10-07, 12:16 AM	#3
hillbilly4u BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 19	I understand some pull is expected but this is real excessive. Even on plane at full speed. Dont think this is normal. Anyone have an idea on how to decrease the pull to an acceptable level?

06-11-07, 01:34 AM	#5
hillbilly4u BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 19	Thanks for the reply. I went out and measured and its dead center.

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