16' C-Dory Angler question

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C Dory Year
1991
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Nauti Pearl
I just got a 1991 16' C-Dory Angler. I noticed when throttling up past 17-20 knots that the boat starts to tilt to one side or the other to a point where it is impossible to go any faster even though she has plenty more to give. Is this normal? Can I make any adjustments to correct this problem? The weight distribution is fine. Its just the faster I go the more she tilts and she has nearly zero response to turning when that happens as well. Thanks innadvance for any of your insights.
 

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Interesting on zero replies to my question when litterally every other post has info. Would it help if I gave a donation to the page???
 
Good morning,

Does your 16' have trim tabs, or PermaTrim? This will help balance the boat underway. I am sure the direction the prop spins is the way the boat will lean under power. I have a PermaTrim on my 22' Cruiser. Thinking about adding trim tabs as well.

Give others a chance to look at your question and I am sure they will start posting helpful advice.
 
Xtraplus18 said:
Good morning,

Does your 16' have trim tabs, or PermaTrim? This will help balance the boat underway. I am sure the direction the prop spins is the way the boat will lean under power. I have a PermaTrim on my 22' Cruiser. Thinking about adding trim tabs as well.

Give others a chance to look at your question and I am sure they will start posting helpful advice.
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I appreciate. The reason for my previous response was somehow my original post wasn't showing up in the thread the next day. Didn't understand what was going on.
 
I have an angler 16, and I have not experienced what you’re describing. My motor has electric/hydraulic tilt, and I have a hydro-foil type attachment on it. The tilt angle makes a big difference in handling, even small adjustments. I guess I have noticed that it handles weird if the bow is too far down at speed. But with the bow up it planes along real nice and I can just adjust the load to keep it level. I don’t know if that helps or not, but I had noticed you weren’t getting many other replies. Good luck!
 
This does sound like over trim; bow down, and the boat begins to oversteer. The suggestions of trim tabs, then a foil on the motor I found was necessary on the C Dorys to get the most out of the Boat's ride. It seems frightening, because it is, and you are not in a good attitude of running. Trim the motor back to give slightly bow up configeration of running angle.
 
I will add my experience with my 16 Angler (Sold).
When I first got it, I had a hard time getting the motor trim to do a whole lot for the boat. I installed a Permatrim on the Honda 50 that was on it. This was the biggest improvement for that boat. I could get the boat trimmed exactly how I wanted it. I would highly recommend it for the 16! It helped with the trim as well as the steering.
Good Luck!
 
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