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[mikerl]

Hello all,

A question for anyone who may be able to answer it. I purchased a '99 Speedster SK (twin 85's) in the spring of '04. I am an average build guy at 160 lbs. When I am in the boat alone it significantly pulls to the starboard side and I have to steer to compensate for this. I would like to know if this is a common occurance with the boat or is it something I should have checked.

Thanks for any input.

[tiggerman]

Hello all,

A question for anyone who may be able to answer it. I purchased a '99 Speedster SK (twin 85's) in the spring of '04. I am an average build guy at 160 lbs. When I am in the boat alone it significantly pulls to the starboard side and I have to steer to compensate for this. I would like to know if this is a common occurance with the boat or is it something I should have checked.

Thanks for any input.

I would expect to have to do this with more weight on starboard than port. It's not like a car, where your weight is compensated for by suspension components. The tendency of the boat to list to that side is normal because of the unbalanced load. When on plane, you still have an unbalanced load, and the boat is going to steer differently than if you had someone else along to compensate. My boat does this too, and if I slide over to the center seating position on my '97, the boat steers normally.