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Old 06-25-2006 | 07:23 PM
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I have a 311 formula. The props are spinning out. I have been told these boats handle better spinning in. What do you guys think?
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Old 06-25-2006 | 07:44 PM
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try it and find out
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Old 06-25-2006 | 07:46 PM
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Just be carefull............m.m.......
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Old 06-25-2006 | 11:09 PM
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how does one determine if their props are spinning in or out?
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Old 06-25-2006 | 11:25 PM
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I have a 311 formula. The props are spinning out. I have been told these boats handle better spinning in. What do you guys think?
They handle better spinning out and really noticable docking
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Old 06-25-2006 | 11:29 PM
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how does one determine if their props are spinning in or out?
these are spinning out
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Old 06-26-2006 | 10:25 AM
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Old 06-26-2006 | 10:36 AM
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They handle better spinning out and really noticable docking
im spinnin um in on my playboy
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Old 06-26-2006 | 10:50 AM
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Generally speaking, on most boats, spinning props out will yield the most stability, and spinning props in will net a slightly greater top speed, but you will sacrifice some stability and dock-handling manners.

Spinning out will provide greater stern lift, spinning in will provide greater bow lift.
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