228 - Rooster tailing off the pod onto the outboard

[dobson_c]

G'day guys.

I have a 2001 228 with a 200HP Yammie HPDI.

At lower speeds, the wake seems to rise off the pod and against the upper end of the leg of the outboard (just below the cover) - rooster tailing so to speak.

Is this normal for a 228?

Cheers

 

[Strikezone]

That doesn't happen with my 228. Do you have it trimmed properly? I would also check the transducer to make sure that isn't kicking up the water.

 

[dobson_c]

Thanks Strikezone. I'll check the trim again, but I'm pretty sure it was OK. Also, the rooster tailing occurs on both the port and starboard side, so I don't think it is the transducer.

I will take some photos this weekend and post for further investigation!

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Mine does this at lower speeds and trimming helps as well using the tabs. We have a thru-hull ducer so it is not that. I have observed it is in that middle speed about 15-20 mph where it occurs the most. I will experiment next time on the water with trim of the motor to see where it is reduced.

 

[Falcon2000]

My 2001 228 with same power does the same thing, trimming correctly does help.

 

[JUST-IN-TIME]

all bracketed boats do this