UPDATE!.... I'm smiling, can you tell?
I have some video I'll post, once I figure out the best way to share it...
Adjustments made to the carb jets, and it has fixed the problem. Ran it last night for about 2-3 hours without issue.
Steering even seems to be loosening up "a little", jury still out. Aquamaniac, good ideas... but I checked and didn't see a friction knob on this one. I know what you mean about the pulling left and right, depending on where trim is set. I've had other set ups with power trim and I remember fine tuning that torque tab, but never could eliminate all of the pull for all speeds... just put it where we were crusing at most of the time. I guess the NFB steering would have helped that problem. This one I don't feel any pull at all, at any speed
I love that steering wheel!!! I may have to replace at some point, but not without major resistance.
Engine position, 3 holes up from bottom, 17P prop. GPS... 34 with Sandy and I, 35 with just me. Plenty of pull for skiing... Sandy and I both tried out the vintage ski's, rope and harness. I have another prop I'm going to try for next time out, but think it's the same pitch. Well see if it makes any difference at all. I've got to see what a 19P would do. Best place to get one reasonable? I checked with one shop... aluminum, ~$170
Thanks Doug, ya, this weekend I treated all vinly/plastic with 303. I have also used "Babes seat saver" UV protector/conditioner in the past on other boats, I like that too. Not sure if you've tried it, but I highly recommend "Babes Boat Bright, spray wax and cleaner". We wipe down our fiberglass boats, inside and out, after each use. Doesn't take the place of a good periodic marine wax, but is a good cleaner to get the water spots off, UV protection and light wax for in between.
Ross, thanks, man that top is a must in the middle of the day here, July and August!... you just roast otherwise. It makes a big difference, but definitely cuts down on the room... pretty small space in there.
We took a few more pics last night...
http://s519.photobucket.com/albums/u352/rev1717/Glastron%20V166/08022010%20at%20Canyon%20Lake/