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Jh06231987 06-21-2020 07:41 PM

Boat leaning to left while cruising!!!
 
Hey guys I have a 01 35 lightning with 500 efi that is leaning to the left while cruising I don’t know what is going on. I have done checked everything. I am running 30p props any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am to the point where I am going to sell it if I can’t figure it out. TIA

Smoke eater 06-21-2020 08:22 PM

Silly question. But do you have trim tabs or k planes? If you do they could be out of adjustment. If you don’t might be worth looking into getting

Jh06231987 06-21-2020 08:36 PM

Yes and they both seem to be equal up or down..

SB 06-21-2020 08:38 PM

Prev owner install same rotation props and change shifter linkage for this. Lol.

Smoke eater 06-22-2020 10:54 AM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4744574)
Prev owner install same rotation props and change shifter linkage for this. Lol.

Are you the previous owner? That was my next thought is the prop rotation matching the drive rotation.

ShootinRopes35z 06-22-2020 01:34 PM

Need to chat with your lady about her "diet".....lol

I had to - I know its wrong but I couldn't resist and anyone who is offended is just upset they didn't come up with it first.

RaggedEdge 06-22-2020 04:47 PM


Originally Posted by Jh06231987 (Post 4744572)
Yes and they both seem to be equal up or down..

Also check the drive indicators as well, if they are off and drives are not trimmed equally the boat can list. will act same as tabs being off. Likely something simple is off. Fountains run real flat and level. I owned one just like yours and never any issue. Just make sure the indicators are adjusted to where they should be, check the actual fuel in each tank as well.

Just a comment on the mentioned prop rotation, should be turning in on that hull.

F-2 Speedy 06-22-2020 04:56 PM

Do you use the tabs to get on plane ?? if so trim the starboard side up while cruising and see if it levels out, are the fuel tanks loaded the same ?

Jh06231987 06-22-2020 07:22 PM

So I took off my props and sent them to my prop guy and he called me today saying that my port prop has a bent ear and both props were out of pitch with the wrong leading edge and both props were cavitating. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Smoke eater 06-22-2020 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by Jh06231987 (Post 4744787)
So I took off my props and sent them to my prop guy and he called me today saying that my port prop has a bent ear and both props were out of pitch with the wrong leading edge and both props were cavitating. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Sounds like you found your problem. Not the best news but its a simple enough fix


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