Puma ftd consistantly hooking to right at 76mph…..assistance please

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November 14, 2011 at 1:41 am #369459

Lookn4five
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I have a 2011 Puma FTD w/ 250 pro xs. The motor height is set at where it was from the factory (tops of slide and jackplate frame level). Once I hit 76 mph, and seems to be going along great, the back end will hook or suddenly kick to the right. I will correct with steering and once I hit the 76 again, it will do it. Does it all day long….. I have had the plate higher, but it didnt drive as well and would slip feel really loose, so I put it back down to factory setting. Just needing some advice on what to do at this point. It has been going on for a little while, but I would contribute it to water conditions, waves, etc, but not the case. Thanks in advance for the help. All other things look well….water psi-25 or so, rpms- around 5700-5800

November 14, 2011 at 3:03 am #369462

Bass Cat Boats
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This is one for in house staff more than any other.

November 14, 2011 at 3:28 am #369465

gchagler
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What case are do you have on that awesome looking Puma?

November 14, 2011 at 11:43 am #369468

Bass Cat Boats
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Are there any transducers etc hanging off the back of the boat? Had one with transducer hangin low that felt funny like that is why I ask. Otherwise I think you need more height on plate and less trim from the sounds of it

November 14, 2011 at 2:01 pm #369471

Bass Cat Boats
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No transducers are suspect. Driving with throttle vs. trim may be adding to this, though visit in house please tomorrow as they should be in after the break day for hunting.

November 15, 2011 at 1:57 am #369474

Bass Cat Boats
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Thanks Chris. I have the sportmaster gearcase. No transducers or anything like this. I am definately driving with throttle and do not have a hot foot. I do not recall it doing this for the past year. Only for the past couple of months it seems.

November 15, 2011 at 2:46 am #369477

Bass Cat Boats
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Torquemaster we believe, not Sporty.

November 15, 2011 at 3:09 am #369480

Lookn4five
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Yeah I think that is correct. Sorry.

November 17, 2011 at 8:06 pm #369483

Chuck Hannaford
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Lookn, As mentioned talk to staff. It would be helpful to know what prop you are running. If you are a little high on trim and come off throttle, it may feel like it is “hooking” to use your description. Shoot BCB all the details and measure your engine height as opposed to measuring by where the plate lines up. Be careful out there.

November 17, 2011 at 10:58 pm #369486

clownshoes
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Hey man you want to bring that thing over to Pendelton, AR or Lake Village, AR and run that thing and fish some? I am no Phil Addison but I can drive a boat fairly well(dont ask Kshort) and we can get some data and another set of eyes/hands if you want to. Well get High Cotton to come over as well and make a day of it if you want to.C.O.D. Jr. III
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