Bow steering or oversteering during a turn or when encountering a significant wave

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  Diagnostic · Cause: Engine trimmed too far under (in) while on plane — a condition called plowing Test: Observe boat attitude while on plane; if bow is down and steering is heavy or erratic, engine is over-trimmed in