Lower end of unit

[Mark Misocky]

I've noticed my boat pulls to the right while cruising I've looked at the lower end body of motor it's bent is there a way to straighten that out ? I'm new to this site and not that expirenced as a boater yet. It's a 50 hp mercury engine

 

[Dan J.]

Need a pic of lower unit to discern "bent", but I believe you're describing the inherent right hand hook that comes with off pad maneuvering of single outboard powered vessels. Your low speed trim tab anode above the prop can counteract this some, but it is the nature of the beast and a common ailment. Your prop turns to the right transferring your torque pull right. Speed and trim will alleviate the situation. Good luck!

 

[Mark Misocky]

Ok I can't send pic on here what's your email plz.

 

[Chris Droke]

If you are talking about the "Skeg" being bent. It is the fin (so to speak) that is below your prop. I straighted one out years ago. Had to remove the lower unit and had to be real careful to not overheat or break it off.

 

[Mark Misocky]

That's it exactly ! So you have to heat it up in order to bend it right

 

[Kirby Wilson]

You can also have it cut off and w new one welded back on.