steering torque

It is directly related to engine heights. Dropping the engine more is our suggestion and keeping engine heights in the 23 1/2 to 24″ range. Of course with G2 measuring real time heights is harder as the engine has no J hook on the bracket. Thus estimating is your best option. We dont use CL (centerline) on propeller shafts as there is a variable there also in measuring methods. If the propeller is pulling right and you must pull left, then your too high. It is surfacing propeller blade and that is always the issue is too much blade is surfacing that throws bite to one side of the propeller rotation and increases steering torque. Its the same for all brands of engines and boats no matter. BCB

Thats a lot of trim too. Bass Cats dont need a lot. Rooster tail should be no higher then the cowling. Are you getting that torque at 1/4 to just under 1/2 trim? Do you loose speed trimming higher? Remember Cats do not need a lot of trim. Lot of lift in the hull, dont need a lot of trim via the power plant. Let us know how you make out.

Excess trim can increase torque, and cause torque if your really close. You would notice torque reducing to tolerable ranges, then if you tuck it down a few bumps it settles, then your close. Those that are too high have a lot of torque and that is strictly engine height. Today we have GPS and you can make a 3-4 mile run and tweak it up and down, bumping the trim around till you figure that part out. All by watching the numbers as you make that run, and of course within your ability of skills set as caution is advised.Last edited by Bass Cat Boats on October 6th, 2015, 3:22 am, edited 1 time in total.

A pre 2012 Sabre hull is a totally different animal than other Bass Cat models of boats.