Should a 2001 model lean to the Right?

Mine lists a little to the right at speed, with no weight, but it's because it has a new motor and the prop rotates the opposite way as the original. I guess the right side weight would offset the original prop rotation. I can't even notice it unless I'm by myself, with no weight, and running about 20+

Ok see a pattern here. They all seem to mention a right hand lean. Funny how none of these boats get wet on port side.

Now for the real reason. These were tournament boats. A driver, timer, and judge would be riding during a competitors run. 3 people in the front. Two on a portside buddy seat facing aft and one driver on starboard. Even with two equal weight passengers the weight will be off. Try putting 3 in the front and the boat will level off.

My vote would be lean by design, but you should get your deposit and come buy mine.

Well, I wound up calling Correct Craft corporate. The gentleman I spoke to was very helpful and actually a member of this site.

He said, by 1989 these hulls were never intentionally weighted. He said the whole 2001 line was very well balanced and sorted out. I guess some of the older ones were in fact weighted.

He did said some variances, such as fiberglass thickness etc., could cause a slight lean one way or the other and that's normal.

I was under the bow of my boat to look at wiring and such and didn't notice anything heavy, or anything at all up there except a couple of lifejackets on the left side.

Check a Skylark out or any left hand drive boats.. I'm sure it's the dash/helm parts making it list in the direction of the driver..

Now in my case, I figured after the 20th beer, I'm about 15 lbs heavier in the late afternoon, so.......

Moj'

I wouldn't be surprised if that wakeboard on the rack isn't helping the list a little bit in that pic. Also, take a look at the engine. It could be slid over on its mounts one way or another because that's just the way it was built (by hand). That's an 800lb weight that just has to be slightly off center to cause a little lean.

Looks like all these boat leaning to the right Are voting for Mcain.

my 86 leans ever so slightly to the right also. I just decided it was because all the steering and dash stuff and the built up area behind the foot rest where the hull vents go under the floor. Its perfect underway at slalom speeds.

Luchog wrote: My 80 also leans to the right, funnny thing is nobody mentions a boat leaning left yet.

Think about that- there are more parts installed on the driver's side. Dash parts, steering helm, etc. It doesnt take a whole lot of weight to lean one of the older, narrower boats over. A lot of the early boats had the battery under the front seat as well.

As far as the 2001 goes, Im not sure if it would be normal for a boat to lean noticeably while sitting still in the water. Assuming the weight (gear) inside the boat is evenly distributed, then that may indicate its holding some water under the floor. While at speed, there are a number of other factors that come into play- mainly prop rotation and the hook of the hull. The hook is not equal on both sides, and any 2 hulls could have a slightly different shape. A slight lean while underway wouldnt concern me as much.

I heard that mountain goats have shorter legs on 1 side...maybe if it leans a little, you're on the wrong side of the mtn?!!?

Hmmm, we were at kind of a slow cruise when I noticed it. I didn't really think to look for it at every speed.

It did seem to go back onto the trailer evenly. Wasn't like hitting the right side first of anything.

SNobsessed wrote: Site guys - Random thought here - If you hoisted a boat from it's lift eyes, would it show the list on the hoist?

It might be easier/quicker to take a good look at the platform height and attitude over the water. Mine came up a good bit after the repairs and sits dead level when empty.

but I didn't get a micrometer after it.

Site guys - Random thought here - If you hoisted a boat from it's lift eyes, would it show the list on the hoist?

Brian - Conratulations on your purchase - it's a great looking boat & will serve you well.

Bring it home! This is is probably not a problem at all but if it is you can fix it yourself. Might be a great winter project.

I had also bought mine in the fall, put it in storage right away & then ached to 'play' with it all winter.

Not unusual that it lists a little....BKH asked good questions about wieght. It does not take much. other things to check...look up in the bow...anchor or gear, extra batt(as mentioned,stereo and amp...or even the gas tank a little off center.
As far as foam issues go...boats that sit out uncovered exposed to rain are subject to soaked foam...yours looks well cared for. Or if the original floor is replaced...a lot of folks don't know to seal all screw holes which allows water to enter threw the sealed glassed in covering.

Brian - The boat I bought had a bent shaft/strut that I had to repair. (would have been nice if I had know how to check this so I could have gottten a better deal). I have no regrets buying it anyway because once that was repaired I got a great boat.

You are not going to find a 20 Yr old boat in perfect condition anywhere.

So don't let the leaning issue unnerve you - it can be fixed if it is a problem at all.

You might want to take another person with you & go for another test ride to verify the condition; esp. if there is any possibility you can get the seller to come down $ if it does need work.

Where are you located? - maybe there is a site member nearby who can look at it with you.