TOPIC: Torque steer solution?

The first time out with the EBKO tri hull and I have some torque steer to starboard. Not too bad but I have to hang on to the wheel to go straight otherwise it would go in circles. Can this be corrected with the tab on the motor?
Only had the boat for 4 days so it needs a lot of conditioning but I would like to solve this problem.

Yes, adjusting the tab may help. However it may be a simple as trimming the motor up a little once you get on plane. Engine down gets you on plane sooner and up a little makes it steer easier.
If you don't have tilt & trim on the engine, you may need to set the rod to a different position depending on how the boat is loaded. I run one hole higher when I have other people in the boat than I do when alone.

OK, tks. Everyone here knows I'm ancient. Never had a running motor with TNT that actually worked. This is something new to me. I'll move the tab and then on a calm day experiment with the trim.

Experiment with the trim first. You may find that as you trim up, there will be a point that the torque suddenly(!) disappears. If the boat's ride is not happy at that setting, then play with the tab.

The "Rule of Thumb" on the trim tab is,...If the bow of the boat pulls hard to starboard,...move the aft end of the trim tab to starboard.
That is of course after you set the tilt adjustment rod to where the boat is not "bow steering'.
doc F

OK, sounds like I'm going to have a busy day 'spermenting on the water.

63 Sabre wrote:

OK, sounds like I'm going to have a busy day 'spermenting on the water.

Awwww..... I almost feel sorry for you... wait. its just jealousy.