AR210 pulling to the right

[jmayans]

My 2021 AR210 pulls to the right quite a bit when on a plane, even though the boat itself seems level. If I want to stay on the same heading, I have to hold the steering wheel to the left (and the boat itself also tilts to the left in that case). I also have CobraJet's on it.

What do I need to check/align to get it to stop pulling so much to the right?

 

[AZMark]

I’d redo the cobra jet alignment process from the instructions. Something is obviously off and it’s easier to just start over and make sure it’s all done right.

 

[jmayans]

To be honest, the Cobra Jet install instructions were pretty darn hard to follow and I'm not sure I have them anymore anyway. Does someone have a copy of them?

 

[AZMark]

Here’s a video Jeff @Cobra Jet Steering LLC just posted on another thread. If you reach out to him he’s also very helpful.

 

[CarolinaJet]

Agree on this. Mine pulled right when new. Rudder was not aligned with jets, jets weren’t aligned with each other, so there was no “straight”. I fixed it when I installed the CobraJet steering, no problem since.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Your alignment on your jets if off. On my 210, I can let go of the steering wheel at WOT and it tracks straight without issue. I have the CJS fins on mine as well.

 

[jmayans]

Here’s a video Jeff @Cobra Jet Steering LLC just posted on another thread. If you reach out to him he’s also very helpful.

The video was very helpful and with a very small amount of work I was able to adjust, and then test. Much better now!

 

[MUNIK FL]

I have the same problem but I have squared the nozzles and rudder. I am now convinced I am losing thrust out of the starboard jet. The RPM’s are the same and it pulls to the right, causing me to put significant pressure on the wheel and turn it 90 degrees to make it track straight. Alternatively I can cut 10-20% power from the port motor and the thrust is balanced, making the steering feel neutral.

Anyone else experience this? What was the fix?

this is a 2021 AR250.

 

[HangOutdoors]

@MUNIK FL Did you check your impeller on that side? Also did you verify the Jet Gate is coming up all the way when the throttles are pushed down? Wondering if maybe you put something back incorrectly and the gate is only coming up part of the way.

 

[MUNIK FL]

Jet gates/buckets work properly, forward and reverse.

What am I looking for on the impeller on that side? I’ve been underneath the boat, looked at the drive shaft and looked at the inspection ports. Both sides look identical.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Look to see if the impeller blades have any damage. With such a new boat it is an odd situation. If something was stuck in there or there was damage you would feel cavitation.