off keel

Out of balance, tilting to one side. (of a watercraft, etc.)

1896, William Sharp, Boston: Lamson, Wolffe & Col, Chapter 4, p. 78, The tide was full and the dingey was off keel. The punt nosed the pebbly slope like a terrier, but her stern swung clear.

(figuratively)Out of control, not proceeding or running smoothly.