Twin Motor Steering Problems
 

I just bought a 22ft Twin Vee with twin 115's and hydraulic steering.
At cruising speed it seems to steer hard to port. When I increase to
full throtle it seems to want to steer to one side on it's own (I don't
recall which side). Sometimes it feels as if the motors are fighting
themselves. I don't believe there is a mechanical problem but maybe a
technique problem. Am I trimming wrong or are my motors running
differently at high rpm, maybe it's the motors are improperly aligned?
Could it be the way the twin hull reacts to the current. I got nailed
going through a pass this weekend with a strong side current and
whirlpools. Any old salts out there with some advice?

Thanks Jesse

Twin Motor Steering Problems
 

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"jesse" wrote in message
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I just bought a 22ft Twin Vee with twin 115's and hydraulic steering.
At cruising speed it seems to steer hard to port. When I increase to
full throtle it seems to want to steer to one side on it's own (I don't
recall which side). Sometimes it feels as if the motors are fighting
themselves. I don't believe there is a mechanical problem but maybe a
technique problem. Am I trimming wrong or are my motors running
differently at high rpm, maybe it's the motors are improperly aligned?
Could it be the way the twin hull reacts to the current. I got nailed
going through a pass this weekend with a strong side current and
whirlpools. Any old salts out there with some advice?

Thanks Jesse

Twin Motor Steering Problems
 

Trim can have an effect. Make sure you have the engines trimmed so the
props are level. Ideally one runs a reverse rotation lower unit on one
of the outboards but I don't know that all outboards have that option.

jesse wrote:
I just bought a 22ft Twin Vee with twin 115's and hydraulic steering.
At cruising speed it seems to steer hard to port. When I increase to
full throtle it seems to want to steer to one side on it's own (I don't
recall which side). Sometimes it feels as if the motors are fighting
themselves. I don't believe there is a mechanical problem but maybe a
technique problem. Am I trimming wrong or are my motors running
differently at high rpm, maybe it's the motors are improperly aligned?
Could it be the way the twin hull reacts to the current. I got nailed
going through a pass this weekend with a strong side current and
whirlpools. Any old salts out there with some advice?

Thanks Jesse

Twin Motor Steering Problems
 

"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
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Trim can have an effect. Make sure you have the engines trimmed so the
props are level. Ideally one runs a reverse rotation lower unit on one
of the outboards but I don't know that all outboards have that option.

jesse wrote:
I just bought a 22ft Twin Vee with twin 115's and hydraulic steering.
At cruising speed it seems to steer hard to port. When I increase to
full throtle it seems to want to steer to one side on it's own (I don't
recall which side). Sometimes it feels as if the motors are fighting
themselves. I don't believe there is a mechanical problem but maybe a
technique problem. Am I trimming wrong or are my motors running
differently at high rpm, maybe it's the motors are improperly aligned?
Could it be the way the twin hull reacts to the current. I got nailed
going through a pass this weekend with a strong side current and
whirlpools. Any old salts out there with some advice?

Thanks Jesse


Check for a hook in the bottom of the boat, and make sure the twins are
pointing in the right direction. I think they are set both pointing in on a
little on a twin O/B setup.

Twin Motor Steering Problems
 

I do not know why with power steering you have a problem. I
had a 34ft House boat with power steering and did not have
the problem
Capt. Boots
"jesse" wrote in message
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..
I just bought a 22ft Twin Vee with twin 115's and hydraulic
steering.
At cruising speed it seems to steer hard to port. When I
increase to
full throtle it seems to want to steer to one side on it's
own (I don't
recall which side). Sometimes it feels as if the motors are
fighting
themselves. I don't believe there is a mechanical problem
but maybe a
technique problem. Am I trimming wrong or are my motors
running
differently at high rpm, maybe it's the motors are
improperly aligned?
Could it be the way the twin hull reacts to the current. I
got nailed
going through a pass this weekend with a strong side current
and
whirlpools. Any old salts out there with some advice?

Thanks Jesse



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Twin Motor Steering Problems
 

Also, if they are not counter rotation props could give you
this problem. Check the way the trip tabs on the engines are
set.
Capt. Boots
"jesse" wrote in message
oups.com..
..
I just bought a 22ft Twin Vee with twin 115's and hydraulic
steering.
At cruising speed it seems to steer hard to port. When I
increase to
full throtle it seems to want to steer to one side on it's
own (I don't
recall which side). Sometimes it feels as if the motors are
fighting
themselves. I don't believe there is a mechanical problem
but maybe a
technique problem. Am I trimming wrong or are my motors
running
differently at high rpm, maybe it's the motors are
improperly aligned?
Could it be the way the twin hull reacts to the current. I
got nailed
going through a pass this weekend with a strong side current
and
whirlpools. Any old salts out there with some advice?

Thanks Jesse



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