unwanted direction. It is a normal occurrence, but the effect can be
managed with trim tabs on the stern drive.
On your stern drive, there is a trim tab (also serves as a sacrifi cial anode).
This trim tab in essence puts a little more drag to the starboard side
of your boat. As water pushes past this trim tab, pressure is applied
to it, and it will counteract prop walk by torquing the stern back into
place. This trim tab can be adjusted, and should be checked annually
and adjusted as necessary, unless an underwater obstacle has been hit.
This trim tab best counteracts prop walk at higher speeds because the
force of the water hitting the tab would increase, providing a greater
force to counteract prop walk.
Because your trim tab on the stern drive is meant to counteract prop
walk when moving forward at high speeds, moving at slow speeds, or
in reverse at any speed will present noticeable prop walk. This is best
handled by slightly turning the steering wheel to starboard. Learning
to adjust steering for prop walk is an acquired skill that is affected by
both wind and current conditions.
!
WARNING
TO AVOID PHYSICAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
COUNTER STEER TO PREVENT PROP WALK FROM CAUSING
DAMAGE. ENSURE YOU CAN CONTROL PROP WALK ON
YOUR VESSEL.
Prop Walk Warning
5-11
Vessel Operation
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