Merc. 90 hp tiller ??

  • trapsht
    Rockford, Il
    Posts: 311
    May 17, 2007 at 8:22 pm #1235300

    I recently purchased an 18′ triton modifiedV w/ a90 hp Merc tiller. It runs great, but I’m having a heck of a time controlling it. I have to hold on with 2 hands to keep the boat straight(always wants to veer right). Any suggestions??

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    May 17, 2007 at 8:34 pm #572334

    Check and adjust the trim tab on the lower unit.

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    May 17, 2007 at 8:45 pm #572341

    Quote:

    Check and adjust the trim tab on the lower unit.

    broncosguy
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 2106
    May 17, 2007 at 8:47 pm #572343

    you are getting talented with your responses Ron. balloons and now a sign. wow

    also will third the trim tab.

    Broncs

    jbongers
    South St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 278
    May 17, 2007 at 8:59 pm #572351

    that or else trim the motor up some when your running.

    walleyejohn
    Posts: 27
    May 18, 2007 at 12:15 am #572397

    I have run tillers for quite a few years and I agree with the other posters. You will need to balance the tensioner on your motor & trim tab based upon the normal weight & load you carry. It will take a while to get used to it but once the experimenting is over it will be much easier to control.

    Good Luck

    danno
    Central MN
    Posts: 323
    May 18, 2007 at 1:53 am #572418

    Just went through the same thing with my 90 Yamaha. It was a real bear to drive and wanted to go right also. The trim tab was already a little right to begin with, but I gave it some more in that direction and now it’s much more comfortable to drive.

    puddlepounder
    Cove Bay Mille Lacs lake MN
    Posts: 1814
    May 18, 2007 at 4:09 pm #572570

    give steve fellegy a call, his number is at the bottom of all his posts. he ran a 90hp mercury last year, he will be able to give you a few pointers…………tom fellegy

    steve-fellegy
    Resides on the North Shores of Mille Lacs--guiding on Farm Island these days
    Posts: 1294
    May 19, 2007 at 11:07 am #572738

    Feel free to call anytime!

    puddlepounder
    Cove Bay Mille Lacs lake MN
    Posts: 1814
    May 19, 2007 at 11:40 pm #572815

    if all else fails, try eating some wheaties. that is the breakfast of champions, now that i quit drinking a few years ago……tom fellegy

    danno
    Central MN
    Posts: 323
    May 20, 2007 at 3:22 am #572836

    If his Merc is as bad as my Yamaha was, no amount of Wheaties will help. I wouldn’t let the strongest guy I know drive my boat before I adjusted the trim tab, and I’m no 90# weakling myself..

    saguarokid
    Waterloo, Ia
    Posts: 84
    May 21, 2007 at 1:58 am #573094

    Just got done adjusting my trim tab (90 merc.) Difference between night and day!! When your standing in back of the engine turn the tab to the right..

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