2022 GS22 Pulling HARD to the right?

[gsniezek]

I just bought this boat used with about 100 hours. Going at any speed over about 10mph it will pull to the right. The faster I'm going the hard it will pull right. If I let my hand off the wheel it will crank all the way to the right. Guy I bought from said that was normal. Seem off to me. Thoughts? Any idea on fixes? I uploaded short video. Thank you!

[NautiqueJeff]

From your owner's manual:

[Scooter G]

I can let go of the steering wheel under almost any speed and hold a straight line, also while surfing.
I think I'm running an extra 150 to 200lbs of lead on the port side.
Jeff pointed you in the right direction, it will take you a few tries to get it dialed in.
Post a picture of how your rudder adjustment is currently, and the after.

[SkiToday]

We just bought a used 2022 GS24. Don't have it yet but during demo, it did the same thing. We had the tab all the way to starboard (or that's what I was told) and did the same thing. Salesman said pre electric steering this is what they all do. Did some research here on other brand forums and seems to be true, they pull to the right. I don't have our new used boat yet to fuss with, but was launching our other boat the other week and the guy next to us had a 2020 GS24 and I asked about pulling to the right, and he said, "oh yea, gotta hold the wheel." Let me know if you find a solution. Some say extra lead under the observer seat or file the rudder?? Some argue the pull is beneficial, supposed to help keep a straighter line while pulling someone.


ScooterG, I believe you have electric steering, that's why yours goes straight, I think.

[SkiToday]

This is what our tab looked like and was still pulling right.