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Old 05-27-2008, 02:42 PM
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When running the boat tends to lean to the stbd side, the faster I go the more trim tab I have to use. The drives are at the same level. Any thoughts?
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Old 05-28-2008, 09:48 AM
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Are your drives counter rotating?
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Old 05-28-2008, 10:43 AM
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Tom, I don't think so boat acts normal otherwise.

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Old 05-28-2008, 11:39 AM
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They should be counter rotating. The props should spin in opposite directions, probably outward. If they don't, this is likely cause.
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Griff, I understand that if they are spinning in the same direction this would cause the boat to act this way. If I have a left and right prop on and they spun in the same direction would this not rob me of a lot of speed?
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How about posting what boat and driveline as well as anything else you can describe your setup by? If you had "left and right" props on same-rotating drives, you'd be going in very small circles. Leaning would be the least of it.
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Originally Posted by perform330
If I have a left and right prop on and they spun in the same direction would this not rob me of a lot of speed?
Not if you were trying to go in a circle. I think what he is trying to tell you is to make sure your props turn in opposite directions.
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Yea, the turn opposite. Thanks
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Old 05-28-2008, 02:02 PM
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I suspect you have a hull problem, like a bad hook, or you have a bad gimbal ring(s).
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Sounds like you might have a hook in the hull, or something in the gelcoat/paint to slow the strbd side. Also possible that the RPM's are out of sink.
Stupid question may be , but "props are same pitch"??
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