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Old 24 August 2020, 10:42   #1
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Offset engine

Hi all;
I bought a Compass 490 deep V and the engine is fitted off centre towards the starboard side, anyone think why.
With engine trimmed in it veers starboard,trim out and its ok,
am going to adjust anode on engine to see if this helps,at the moment its pointing straight ahead.
Thanks Mick
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Old 24 August 2020, 11:45   #2
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Old 25 August 2020, 23:15   #3
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It’s a stupid traditional idea. Not only does it look rubbish but it doesn’t always achieve the desired effect. Leaning to port is common with a Conventional rotating prop, thus the engine is moved right to compensate. In general once you are on the plane the weight distribution negates and the boat leans at speed.

Does your engine have a conventional right handed prop? If you are brave, move engine left, if not move weight left. Battery, oil, anchor.

A conventional right handed prop will create lean to left or port if the engine is too low.. you seem to have the opposite issue.
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