255 Sport H pulls to starboard

[sbarbier01]

New here and just purchased a 2024 Sport H. During the seatrial I noticed it had a slight pull to starboard that required holding the steering wheel to port to track straight. That obviously creates a port list. Thinking it was the heavy trolling motor mounted to port, wind or weight balance. Bought it and took the chance thinking it’s an easy fix. Visually the jets look aligned. Haven’t tried running without the trolling motor. It’s at Yamaha now doing a warranty inspection transfer so I won’t have back for a week. Is this a common problem on these boats? Anything else to look for?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

New here and just purchased a 2024 Sport H. During the seatrial I noticed it had a slight pull to starboard that required holding the steering wheel to port to track straight. That obviously creates a port list. Thinking it was the heavy trolling motor mounted to port, wind or weight balance. Bought it and took the chance thinking it’s an easy fix. Visually the jets look aligned. Haven’t tried running without the trolling motor. It’s at Yamaha now doing a warranty inspection transfer so I won’t have back for a week. Is this a common problem on these boats? Anything else to look for?

Did you have the starboard aft live well full? If not, this will make it pull to the right.

 

[sbarbier01]

Yes it was full, actually both were full. I read that would make a difference, but can’t see how it would make that drastic of a change. 3 people on board and 2 were on starboard and it still was pulling.

 

[CastawayRK]

If you haven’t already you should peruse this thread

Post in thread '255 FSH wants to go right'

Apr 22, 2026

Interesting. Thanks.

• CastawayRK

 

[sbarbier01]

I have not seen that one, thanks. Boat is going to get seakeeper ride installed when it leaves dealership. Hopefully that fixes it. Then radar, side scan transducer, outriggers…. You guys know the drill.

 

[CastawayRK]

Sure. After 3 years still finding stuff to add!