How to Bring 35' Down
 

Ok, I have new engines and I am into uncharted territory as far as my driving goes. The boat is running great, so this weekend I found some light chop, lifted the tabs and trimmed it out. Handled like it was on rails............except when I tried to bring it back down. It started to chime pretty badly as I decreased speed. Is there a certain way to do this?

Re: How to Bring 35' Down
 

Does it have External steering or internal?? you could have a loose steering ram if internal or cable it will stay good while the power is on and walk side to side when not

Re: How to Bring 35' Down
 

It has external steering, Latham. Fountains version of it. I thought that I need to start trimming it down prior to letting off too much on the throttles. Or, maybe put my tabs down a little?

Re: How to Bring 35' Down
 

just don't pull back on the sticks so fast, & trim the drives down a bit as you ease the throttle's back. BTW what did you get her up to??

Re: How to Bring 35' Down
 

trim it a bit before bringing back the throttles. If it is non-step do the drives, if it is a step bottom boat tuck in the tabs. You won't have to very much at all, just a bit to sttle the hull in. Hope that helps.

Re: How to Bring 35' Down
 

Thanks for your help. I was running about 5700-5800 rpm, tabs up, trimmed out quite a ways, with 29 hydromotives. I saw 91 on the gps.

I'm not playing with the props yet, because I'd like shortie drives next year. I'm still hopeful that I'll find a little more speed.

Re: How to Bring 35' Down
 

Cashbar had a good way to bring a 35 down but Seatow had to bring it back up!












just kidding.......................................















it was Tow Boat US

Re: How to Bring 35' Down
 

I'd still like to know what happened to that 35 that rolled. Was it a classic or twin step?

Re: How to Bring 35' Down
 

I hadn't heard about that one. Anyone have any details?