2002 sante steering pulls to port

[Jim SANTE]

I just acquired a nicely maintained 2002 SANTE with Python. The prop and rudder appear true and unblemished. However, the boat wants to steer hard to port at every throttle position. Is that a common issue? If not, is there a simple fix? The steering wheel turns easily and the boat turns well, as long as you have a tight grip. At soon as you loosen your grip, she goes to port.

[RideButter]

Check the tab at the back of the rudder, it is adjustable for how much pressure you want against the rudder.

[Jim SANTE]

Thanks for advice. How do you adjust it? -Jim

[DanielC]

Loosen the screw that holds the trim tab.

Move the trim tab to port. It then pushes the main rudder starboard, and corrects a port side pull.

Tighten the screw for the trim tab.

[xlair]

uh need boat pics!!!

[Jim SANTE]

Understood. Thanks for your response.