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| Author: | jbz318 [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pitching issue |
I have a 2000 23' Horizion that we just picked up this year. It seams to pitch really hard both ways. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem? This is not my first boat, but is my first four winns |
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| Author: | Wet Doggg [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
Sounds like we have the same boat. Can you define what you mean by pitching? Is this at rest or while up on plane? |
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| Author: | jbz318 [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
When taking off, it pitches really hard to either side or when a wave comes across the same thing happens |
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| Author: | Wet Doggg [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
If you are in calm water and you take off the boat pitches from side to side?? That is not normal. If at rest or idol and waves come by, any boat will pitch some. |
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| Author: | jbz318 [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
yes, if you are just taking off the boat pitches alot. it doesnt sway side to side but leans hard to one side. i just didn't know if this was a normal thing with the four winns or if someone else had this problem as well. it does have a 2 foot swim platform on it, i wasnt sure if this was doing it. |
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| Author: | EvilZ [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
What engine/prop do you have? |
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| Author: | jbz318 [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
it has a dual prop and has a 5.7L |
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| Author: | M3eater [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
Hmm .... could it be that more weight is on one side of the boat? Does the boat have trim tabs? |
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| Author: | Wet Doggg [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
Same engine drive that I have. Sometimes mine will lean during takeoff if I have extra weight on one side or if it a really windy. Boat loves to lean into the wind. |
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| Author: | jbz318 [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
the weight is evenly distrubuted. and it happens if its windy or not. but it is a severe pitch. the boat has trim tabs which seem to be operating properly |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
Something is wrong with this picture, or the explanation of the issue. I have never heard of such a thing on this model, or any stable-vee FW for that matter. I think you will not find anyone has had the issue you describe. There seems to be a loss in translation. You say this is not your first boat, what boats have you owned, a pontoon possibly? |
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
jbz318 wrote: the weight is evenly distrubuted. and it happens if its windy or not. but it is a severe pitch. the boat has trim tabs which seem to be operating properly Can you manually control the trim tabs and get it sitting straight? |
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| Author: | DaleG [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
sounds like a trim tab issue -- I have a 240 -- with the 5.7L duoprop - and cannot say I notice any of that -- and I have boated for 25plus years. |
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| Author: | geoloco5150 [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
Our boat is much smaller, but we have experienced something like that if the outdrive is trimmed all way down (bow down attitude). Don't know if you we are experiencing the same thing: While moving the boat may pitch in one direction, and stay like that for a few moments. I have learned that it is because the forward end of the boat too deep in the water. Usually happens in rough water areas. Just trim up a bit (bow up). Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | Optimus Prime [ Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pitching issue |
I too experience this as more noticable in my Four Winns vs my previous Sea Ray. Turns out I have a trim tab that is much slower than the other one so I have to make sure they are both "bow up" before leaving the dock. But, I do like the outdrive trim idea as well and will try that next time. |
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