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NONCONFORMITIES: CAUSES AND REMEDIAL ACTION
SYMPTOMS
PROBABLE CAUSES
REMEDIES
The boat is bow heavy and
sluggish
Incorrect load distribution
Correctly spread the load
The boat is stern heavy and is
trimmed bows up
Incorrect engine tilt angle
Adjust the engine tilt angle
The engine revs up when the
boat is turning
Cavitation/Ventilation
Engine too high
Adjust the engine height
Choppy ride
Engine too low
Excessive water in the boat
Self bailer closed or
obstructed
Open or clean the self bailer
Significant reduction in the
buoyancy tube charging
pressure
Significant decrease in the
outside temperature
Re-inflate the buoyancy tube
Improper sealing of the valve
Clean the valve or replace
the cap seal
Significant decrease in the
charging pressure of one of
the buoyancy tube
compartments
Leakage through a tear in
the buoyancy tube
Locate and repair the leak
