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I was trying to find out some information if anyone has any ideas. Our
Sea Ray 205 Bowrider leans to the left when under power. It sits level
when it is dead in the water, but the minute you put it under power it
leans. And when you turn to the left it sits very deep in the water on
that side so it better be a very wide turn you are making. Yes, we do
keep our weight distributed evenly in the boat, but this is requiring
us to move our passengers to the driver's side to offset the problem.
We have had it checked by two Sea Ray dealerships and they can find
nothing wrong. They are saying there is no hull damage and the outboard
is in alignment. There are no trim tabs on this boat. The dry weight is
exactly what is should be. When we put it up for the winter it was fine
and the following spring when we put it back in the water it started
doing this. We are afraid to use it for fear that something tragic
might occur and we can't seem to get any answers from anyone. Any good
ideas. Thanks in advance for the help.


The lean under way is caused most likely caused by prop torque. You can
experiment with different positions of the trim anode. This, of course
assumes the anode on your cavitation plate has the fin coming down and is
not the type that is flush with the cavitation plate. If it is the flush
type, it can be swapped for the fin type. You can also experiment with
different types of props. But really, if you're looking for the silver
bullet that will simply solve the problem, as well as a host of others, get
a set of electric/hydraulic trim tabs installed on the boat.

I am puzzled by the comment that the problem didn't exist last year, but
materialized after recommissioning this year. A couple of things come to
mind. The trim anode I spoke of might have been replaced or just
repositioned incorrectly after service. Does the boat track straight and
the wheel maintain a centered position when you take your hands of the wheel
when on plane? Does the boat steer more easily to the left than to the
right or vice versa while on plane? If the answer to either of these
questions is yes, then the positioning of the trim anode (or lack thereof)
is definitely suspect. The other thought that comes to mind is that a hook
has developed in the hull due to the way the boat was stored over the
winter. Possible, but not probable.

has it always done that?

wrote in message
ups.com...
I was trying to find out some information if anyone has any ideas. Our
Sea Ray 205 Bowrider leans to the left when under power. It sits level
when it is dead in the water, but the minute you put it under power it
leans. And when you turn to the left it sits very deep in the water on
that side so it better be a very wide turn you are making. Yes, we do
keep our weight distributed evenly in the boat, but this is requiring
us to move our passengers to the driver's side to offset the problem.
We have had it checked by two Sea Ray dealerships and they can find
nothing wrong. They are saying there is no hull damage and the outboard
is in alignment. There are no trim tabs on this boat. The dry weight is
exactly what is should be. When we put it up for the winter it was fine
and the following spring when we put it back in the water it started
doing this. We are afraid to use it for fear that something tragic
might occur and we can't seem to get any answers from anyone. Any good
ideas. Thanks in advance for the help.

" When we put it up for the winter it was fine and the following spring when
we put it back in the water it started doing this."

Find out if the trim tab on the outdrive was moved. If not, did you see how
the hull was propped up for storage? The symptoms you describe sound like a
warped hull, which might improve as you use it this summer. Take another
look at the hull for warpage or storage damage marks. Perhaps there is a
way you can look inside the hull to see if any of the support beams have
delaminated and are allowing the hull to flex in on one side while underway.
Find a sandbar to park over and get out and push on the hull to see if both
sides respond similarly to beatings.
Somebody said to check the motor mounts???.....couldn't hurt to look. Watch
the motor when thrust torque is applied to see if it moves, though I can't
see how that would cause a lean.