Props in vs. out
 

What's the difference between running the props in vs. out? I have a 04 35 Lightning side by side, switching to -2 imcos. I plan on trying new drives and several props turning both in and out.... But I'm not sure what to look for and not sure how each configuration affects bow lift, stern lift, getting on plane, speed and stability.

Docking and speed it the most you will notice, Spinning IN will get you more top speed, OUT less speed.... IN not good docking manners, OUT Great docking manners. I run the same set up and run mine out, I'd rather loose 3mph then put a scratch in at the dock for eveyone to see.

I chose to rotate mine "in". Better stern lift, but you do certainly sacrifice driveability and backing up around docks.

I do more alot docking than running at WOT, so I spin them out.

In is definitely faster & the boat will still maneuver well around the dock.

Spin them in, faster.. The dock thing is iffy. Yes there might be some difference, but it is not like the boat is undrivable, esp if you have half ass knowledge on driving a boat..

John jr

What about high speed stability? Could turning them in cause any issues getting on plane or chine walking?

I recently turned mine in after having them out for almost a year. To me it seems to be more stable at speed. Docking is not that different and definitely not bad. Getting on plane no noticeable difference either.

Agreed. And the handling characteristics of the boat are better as well. Far as the docking goes, once you get your head into how the boat reacts it is somewhat a non-issue. Admittedly might be a little better if turning out, but not something one can not master with a little thought. My last three boats, over more than a decade, have been turning in and not a mark on a one of them, I have more trouble now with ones that turn out.

Fountain sent them out the door turning in for a reason, and my guess would be it was not for ease of getting it back on the dock.

What effect does turning the drives in have around the dock? Would I still turn the boat around the same way?