Steering question

[DTI]

I have a '03 Commander with a 496 mag. and Bravo 1. When at idle, the boat doesn't track straight. It wonders slightly left and right, so I'm constantly correcting my steering to try to keep it straight. Does anyone know how can this be corrected? Thanks.

[Havasu Hangin']

Every single engine v-botom I've owned has done that to some degree.

[Tom Brown]

Does anyone know how can this be corrected?
Switch to outboard power. Every stern drive I've ever ridden has done that.

[desertbird]

Stop Drinking while Boating...... :crossx:
LOL
It's just the nature of the beast. If you speed up to 5 MPH she'll track straight, but you'll be over the no-wake limit. Every boat I have ever driven wanders at no wake speed.

[DTI]

Thanks for the insight. I like the 24 degree deadrise for the rough water, but I guess it comes with a price.

[Jbb]

I have a '03 Commander with a 496 mag. and Bravo 1. When at idle, the boat doesn't track straight. It wonders slightly left and right, so I'm constantly correcting my steering to try to keep it straight. Does anyone know how can this be corrected? Thanks.
It is easily corrected ...buy a cat......and stop plowing waves...

[Tequila-John]

yeah that shit gets frustrating in the channel

[Phat Matt]

It will usually correct itself if you let it go. It will slowly go back and forth.

[Tequila-John]

It will usually correct itself if you let it go. It will slowly go back and forth.
Really?

[Zaairman]

Switch to outboard power. Every stern drive I've ever ridden has done that.
My outboard does it too...