Yamaha 252S - turns right

[ezrider]

Hello all.

From the time I purchased my boat new, if I let go of the steering wheel while underway, the boat automatically starts to veer off to the right pretty aggressively. I have to keep the steering wheel more towards the left in order to keep the boat going straight, especially under heavier throttle.

I have also tested it under very calm conditions when the water is like glass and have the exact same issue. Wind or current has nothing to do with this.

Has anyone else experienced this and if so, what will I need to do to correct this issue? Otherwise, the boat runs fantastic, and I have no complaints.

Thank you.

 

[MrBubbaGump]

Do you have a transducer that is blow the water line? Where I mounted mine I have the same issue as you described... Nothing you can do if that's the case. It could also just be a nozzle misaligned

 

[lazergeek]

Have you checked your Jet Nozzle / Articulating Keep alignment?

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

you need to check the nozzle alignment and you can also set your rudder off a bity to the left of center to compensate for the pull also check the buckets in forward and make sure both are even and totally above the water opening.

 

[Scuba_ref]

You should name it 'Blue Steel'

 

[ezrider]

Thank you all for your advice! I will surely check the nozzles next time I bring it back home as I keep it in the water 4 weeks at a time. I like the rudder idea and to make a minor adjustment to help offset.

Thank you.