Air Nautique 226 - Tracks / Pulls Right

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  • Msajecki
    • Oct 2015
    • 48

    • Odessa, FL

    • 2005 Air Nautique 226

    Air Nautique 226 - Tracks / Pulls Right

    I just bought a 2005 Nautique 226. It's my first V Drive and a big upgrade from my 1988 Mastercraft.

    I'm noticing that when on plane, the boat pulls to the left. Not aggressively, but I can't take my hand off the wheel.

    Is this normal , or something I can adjust?

    Thanks
  • markj
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • Apr 2005
    • 1194

    • NorCal

    • Current: 2015 230 Sold: 2005 SAN 210 1991 Barefoot

    #2
    Pretty sure you just need to adjust the rudder trim tab.

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    • swatguy
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • May 2008
      • 1631

      • Midwest/ Northern IL

      • 2008 SANTE 210

      #3
      So is it right or left? Your title says one thing g but post says another. You shouldn't have to fight it or muscle it , but you should be getting a little "pull". . Meaning if you take you hand off the wheel it should go slightly off center. This gives your day maintains the "positive feedback" on the steering and helps your boat track straight with minor adjustments to the wheel when a rider is in tow. More pronounced at ski speeds than wakeboard speeds.

      I am not sure on your year if there is an adjustment on the rudder or not.

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      • BoardSkier
        • Jun 2014
        • 252

        • Lake Anna, Virginia

        • Air Nautique 226

        #4
        Have the same year 226. Adjust rudder trim. If steering harder to right (I think) you may need new steering cable.


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        2005 Air Nautique 226
        Supra Comp (prior)

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        • Msajecki
          • Oct 2015
          • 48

          • Odessa, FL

          • 2005 Air Nautique 226

          #5
          Sorry, it's pulling LEFT. How do I adjust the rudder trim?

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          • markj
            1,000 Post Club Member
            • Apr 2005
            • 1194

            • NorCal

            • Current: 2015 230 Sold: 2005 SAN 210 1991 Barefoot

            #6
            My logic would tell me to adjust it to the left. Loosen the two screws, move it and retighten. Simple.

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