150 Speedster trim adjustment

[Eclipse1701d]

The issue that I have is, when I put the boat into reverse and attempt to turn, the boat starts to spin. This sends the back of my boat straight for the corner of the dock. The wet slips at my marina have room for two boats, with piers that come out along each side for docking/tying off. Both times I have tried to turn around, the boat starts to spin... It could be something I am doing wrong... Going forward, I can turn in slowly. Bring her into the slip, kick it into slight reverse and come right up to the slip without touching anything! I literally am an inch from the side and front. But, if I try in reverse, blam!

 

[Eclipse1701d]

Hello, I might be able to help those who have difficulties with backing the boat. I figured out the same during the first ride with my Utopia 205 (310hp) and I checked the revers bucket immediately after this happening. Somebody has tighten the 4 screws at the revers bucket such strong that they never went into the full down position. More or less 1/3 to ¼ of the nozzle was still not covered and the water beam went straight backwards. At the same time also the throttle shifter was very stiff and a friend of mine was even worry to operate the throttle. Fact is, the revers bucket should be in the full down position with slightly some play to the upper position. You can check this when you lift up the buckets by hand and let them go. They should go into the full open positon by their own weight. Once I fixed this, it is a total different boat. Very agile and precise to steer.
I found also that the throttle position sensor (TPS) wasn’t opening the full way. I tried to adjust it at the cables, but the idle rpm’s went also up. Then I check if I can do adjustments and the throttle shifter but there is nothing. Only one steel plate is a stop. And there you can use a file to give the TPS more way to open without increasing the idle rpm’s. I got some extra rpm’s at WOT.

Could you please tell me what you did to fix the STIFF throttle. I also have the same problem. Going into neutral is EXTREMELY stiff. I have to be careful of the angle of my arm because I do not want to break the shifter. I spoke to my mechanic about this, but he did not seem to have an answer other than the throttle cable itself being stiff on the inside... I would really appreciate any insight! I will also check out the reverse bucket settings. Thanks.

 

[Premix]

You're hijacking this discussion about adding trim adjustment.