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I will be checking all the connections this weekend. I have thought about adding a fin to the motor as I think the boat takes a little too long to come out of the hole with a Mercury 50HP 4-Stroke on it. It is only a 13 footer. I realize that this is a lot of motor on the back end but would have expected a little quicker response.
I only purchased the boat last Saturday, June 27th, so have only got a chance to play with it on Sunday. Taking the next 5 days off for the July 4th and will look into the items you all have suggested.
If it is a product of the beast I will simply need to get use to it. My other boat (Bayliner 4588) has hydraulic steering so will have to get use to going back and forth.
Sure love this boat. It is replacing a 12 ft RIB with a Honda 9.9 4-Stroke as my tender and play boat.
Thanks for all the help. Will let you know what I find.