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I'm getting a port list while cruising, is there some forward ballast tank I don't know about? What could cause this?

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1996 225 Sundowner ford 5.8 EFI Volvo penta Sx

Batteries on port side can cause this. Also the built in dual ice chest is on port side, if it is full, can cause a list. The only remedy is to move the batteries, or put stowable stuff on the starboard side. Or have the wife sit starboard. Just don't tell her why!!!

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1996 205 Sundowner DLX
5.0FL Volvo SX Cobra
Tow Veh: 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

Hail Mary, is there a fin (Stingray, Doelfin, SE300, etc) installed on the out drive? If so, these fins will cause the list to the port side unless you trim the drive up as needed for the speed of the boat.

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Surface Interval: A scuba diving term for that time between dives to relax and prepare for life's next great adventure.

Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

Yes there is that dolphin and I didn't think about the dual batteries, so it make sense, I will make adjustments , thanks!

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1996 225 Sundowner ford 5.8 EFI Volvo penta Sx

The fins create a lot of lift on the center line of the boat, but there is often nothing the prevent the boat from listing to the port side. The faster you go the more it leans. A short term fix is to trim the out drive up a little more if the boat leans. If the front of the boat porpoises up and down at cruise trim the out drive down some.

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Surface Interval: A scuba diving term for that time between dives to relax and prepare for life's next great adventure.

Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon

Is it a duo prop?

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2005 Sundowner 205

5.0L MPI Mercruiser, Bravo1, 3 blade Mirage SS prop

Sorry... Just saw you have an SX drive in your signature. Your problem will be the clockwise rotation of your propeller. The torque will cause the boat to want to twist anticlockwise (looking from the stern) which is a list to portside.

The only real fix is to install trim tabs on the stern.

Cheers.

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2005 Sundowner 205

5.0L MPI Mercruiser, Bravo1, 3 blade Mirage SS prop