PMartin2400TRS Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 My 2015 2400TRS with 250 SHO HS4 15x21, leans slightly to the left (port) some when underway. I do not notice it leaning when still, just when getting on plane and while on plane. With a few clicks to the starboard side trim tab it levels out, but I feel like it shouldn't be like this. I have the same issue with a full tank of fuel vs half tank. Riding solo or with 3 people. I feel like I can't get my bow up enough in following seas with my starboard side tab down. I have noticed this since boat was new, but it may have gotten a little worse, or maybe it just bothers me more than it used to. I have read about prop torque possibly causing this, but wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue. I do not have a t-top. 5 batteries under the console. I never keep anything in the back port side livewell. I keep the ball valve closed and it's pretty dry. I thought maybe it was filling up with water, but it's good. There is no extra weight on the port side that I can find. Just curious what you guys think? I may try another prop, or have my mechanic go for a ride with me in the near future if I can't figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Is your steering wheel in the center of the console or on the port side? If the wheel is on the port side, then your body weight might influence the lean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMartin2400TRS Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 It's in the center. I can have one person with me, and have them stand next to me on starboard side and it still has a slight lean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Is the weight of your batts in the console centered? Have you tried running without your trolling motor? I assume the weight of your gear in the storage compartments is pretty well distributed evenly Port and starboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 I don't have trim tabs, but are you sure that one tab is not causing the lean? The indicator might show the tab in one position when in reality it's not. Can you check them while the boat is on the trailer to be sure they are correlated with the indicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMartin2400TRS Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 46 minutes ago, SCFD rtrd. said: I don't have trim tabs, but are you sure that one tab is not causing the lean? The indicator might show the tab in one position when in reality it's not. Can you check them while the boat is on the trailer to be sure they are correlated with the indicator. I thought about that. It looks good on the trailer, but I will hop in the water and look at it this weekend. It would be nice if it were something simple. I do not have the lighted trim tab switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMartin2400TRS Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 hour ago, JEM said: Is the weight of your batts in the console centered? Have you tried running without your trolling motor? I assume the weight of your gear in the storage compartments is pretty well distributed evenly Port and starboard. It seems pretty centered. If anything maybe more to the starboard side. But it sits evenly when still in the water, so I don't think it's an issue of weight distribution. All gear is evenly distributed. There's not much in there other than batteries under console. I will play with it this weekend and get back to you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I would bet on motor torque, every boat I have owned has some roll in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMartin2400TRS Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 2 hours ago, hurricane said: I would bet on motor torque, every boat I have owned has some roll in that direction. Would a prop change have any affect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Don't really know, but I would guess a four blade would have the potential to be the worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 On 9/20/2016 at 10:51 AM, hurricane said: I would bet on motor torque, every boat I have owned has some roll in that direction. x2 on motor torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgfan Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 My 2600 HPS tends to do the same thing. I didn't notice it when I ran the 3 blade prop.....More so with the 4 blade. I guess its a combination of prop lift and torque.....as noted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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