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perform330 05-27-2008 02:42 PM

Boat help
 
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?

Tom A. 05-28-2008 09:48 AM

Are your drives counter rotating?

perform330 05-28-2008 10:43 AM

Drives
 
Tom, I don't think so boat acts normal otherwise.

Thanks

Griff 05-28-2008 11:39 AM

They should be counter rotating. The props should spin in opposite directions, probably outward. If they don't, this is likely cause.

perform330 05-28-2008 12:05 PM

Drives
 
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?

Chris Sunkin 05-28-2008 12:25 PM

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.

X-Rated30 05-28-2008 12:39 PM


Originally Posted by perform330 (Post 2572261)
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:D. I think what he is trying to tell you is to make sure your props turn in opposite directions.

perform330 05-28-2008 01:27 PM

Props
 
Yea, the turn opposite. Thanks

Griff 05-28-2008 02:02 PM

I suspect you have a hull problem, like a bad hook, or you have a bad gimbal ring(s).

PARADOX 05-28-2008 02:05 PM

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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