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endeavor1 04-13-2009 05:16 PM

Props spinning in or out
 
Just curious as to which direction most of the Black Thunders are spinning their props. I understand the IN/OUT dilemma but just seein which works best on these particular boats. Thanks

excursion 04-13-2009 07:20 PM

The props should be spinning OUT .

Spinning in gives you nothing but stern lift and you loose almost all your docking abilities.

THLWL 04-13-2009 07:47 PM

BT's do not normally need stern lift. Hulls do the work very well of lifting the stern. Mine are spinning out.

endeavor1 04-13-2009 08:42 PM

Thanks guys, just wasnt sure, had staggered stepped fountains before this boat and the props always turned in. Is there a bunch of Black Thunders running BMAXs? Bob Jenkins has told me to leave them on the boat as he knows that more HP will be coming for me soon.... lol They just seem like overkill

DareDevil 04-13-2009 09:57 PM


Originally Posted by endeavor1 (Post 2843417)
Thanks guys, just wasnt sure, had staggered stepped fountains before this boat and the props always turned in. Is there a bunch of Black Thunders running BMAXs? Bob Jenkins has told me to leave them on the boat as he knows that more HP will be coming for me soon.... lol They just seem like overkill

Go to the APACHE section ,,,TRES MARTIN proofed me wrong and its vise versa ,,spining in gives u bow lift ,,NOT STERN LIFT !!!!!!!

excursion 04-14-2009 08:44 AM

Well i have done both with the BT and in is nothing but a cluster f,

Coolerman 04-14-2009 01:52 PM

side by side engine configurations on 46's BT's need them spinning out. It's easier to dock, and they are more stable. Spinning out also creates transom lift which the BT's actually need. And if you haven't had any issues with the Bmaxes, keep them on! :)

waconda 04-14-2009 09:17 PM


Originally Posted by endeavor1 (Post 2843417)
Thanks guys, just wasnt sure, had staggered stepped fountains before this boat and the props always turned in. Is there a bunch of Black Thunders running BMAXs? Bob Jenkins has told me to leave them on the boat as he knows that more HP will be coming for me soon.... lol They just seem like overkill

What power are you running?

endeavor1 04-15-2009 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by waconda (Post 2844367)
What power are you running?

500EFIs .... have one whipple for it and waiting to purchase the next. Hoping to see an honest 600hp with some reliablity

Spiker 04-15-2009 02:53 PM


Originally Posted by saxman (Post 2843977)
side by side engine configurations on 46's BT's need them spinning out. It's easier to dock, and they are more stable. Spinning out also creates transom lift which the BT's actually need. And if you haven't had any issues with the Bmaxes, keep them on! :)


Saxman which way are you with the staggered setup?


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