Which Way To Spin Props
 

This may be a stupid question, but is there a correct way to spin props on a dual engine set up. I was told spin them in by one person and then I read here in a post to spin them out. Does it depend on the hull? Can it be either way? Help

The best answer will come from Eliminator. Depends on the hull power and drives. My 525 36 Nor-Tech with 5's spun the props out and was dangerous to drive with them spinning in. My current 700 NXT boat spins them in. Love your new ride by the way!!!!

seems like most cats get alittle squirlly spinning in.. but I believe in is faster..

Atleast mine...

Mine is inward rotation. Never tried out, but it is safe to say that DCB did.

Thanks! Can't wait to get out there this weekend. What boat are your 700's in and how does it perform? Dan

2008 36 Nor-Tech Supercat. The thing about boats is that no matter how fast it goes you always want more. The boat rides and handles great. Top speed is a little over 120

I looked at the 36 Nor-Tech and thought it would make a great boat for us. Have the 700's been good to you? I would love to see some pictures of your boat. I could not find the right Nor-Tech to buy or I might have one now instead of the Elim. Dan

I have mine spinning in. Some say on certian hulls spinning out allows for better maneuvering around the docks.

It sounds like there is no right or wrong way. I guess you try both ways and see which you like?

Its not what you like :eek: Its what the boat wants and driveability , spin them out on that 36 and she may feel like your azz is sliding across ICE :eek:

Bill,
It sounds like you would start spinning them in? The only way to tell which way is best is to try both ways? Does out provide more bow lift and make the boat loose?
Thanks, Dan

transom lift & loose , Dan if your try gunna flip props start takin notes and video tape the gauges & watch water temp :eek: you'll be surprised at the differences and the way she acts :eek:

As on another thread many years ago... :bigbird:

"Out, stern lift
In, bow lift.
Docking manueverability is
poor when turning in,
( whichever one is in reverse,
doesn't seem to pull )"

So raise those drives a little with props turning in when docking and it helps a lot with maneuverability.

I've been told ,on cats, it's opposite.
in stern lift, out bow lift.

Wow,
There sure is a difference of opinion here! I guess this why I have not been able to figure this out.

I would call Eliminator!
My cat works better over all turning out.
But i am mild power and all stock,
I tried turing in and yes I was able to gain speed I lost a crap load of handling around docks and such.
Seems to me it took longer to plan turning in as well.

I don't think it matters much as long as you spinn them really, really, really Fast:evilb:

It kind of has to do with which side of the gearcase is
running more submerged, and what the prop swing
( up or down) is doing on that side of the gearcase.

you've been told WRONG !:eek:

Dan don't get discouraged its real easy to figure out , kindergarten stuff:ernaehrung004:

I have a 25 Talon, much smaller than your eliminator, that pops on plane easily turning in. My friend has a 32 Skater with #5s' that were spinning out . We swapped drives to spin them in and he liked how the cat felt with them turning in and picked up some speed. The Skater was running right at 140mph. Dan, you need to come to Lake Murray for our DU Poker run. There will be some heavy hitters there this year. Plyburn was there last year and said hes' bringing a larger group this year. Bob

Ditto! Setup is the fun part!

oh do explain this one pleez :drink:

who's this Plyburn cat ????:eek::lolhit::party-smiley-004:

There is most certainly a right and wrong way. Please consider this we will be in Havasu adn everywhere else.

www.PerformanceBoatSchool.com

On a V it's on the outside, on cats, if the drives are mounted
closer to the tunnel, it's the inside.

If I'm wrong on this, please explain the dynamics ?

either model makes no difference IN results in BOW LIFT :drink:

That's what I woulda thunk :bigbird:

Maybe he means Pure Platinum. By the way from pics I have seen he turn his out.

thnx for clearing that up , never heard of him .. sure hope to meet him 1 day :ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004:

U would like him. He is a Skater guy too:kiss::evilb:

BTW
I am spinning in!!

Double, are you spinning in or out? my feels great going out

U sure ??? :lolhit::ernaehrung004::ernaehrung004:

Hi Bob,
I will be there along with a good friend of mine with his new 32' DCB. We will also try and bring some more boats with the Atlanta Power Boat Club. Dan

Pretty sure! Come to Lake Murray and meet him:lolhit:
U 2 can talk Skater Country Talk:evilb: oops I mean Skater County or is it Skater City?? sumthang like dat:drink:

or i can just go to Jacksonville with a few bottles of 3 Olives Bubblegum Vodka :cool-smiley-027::ernaehrung004:

I turn mine out. Running in the ocean it runs flatter. I know in is supposed to be faster but maybe not as safe for smaller cat. I will do some testing soon and let you know what happens. There are fast boats using both set ups.

Thats' the Huckleberry! Look forward to meeting you Dan. My friend Allen has a 33 with twin 600s' . Be sure and show up Friday. Big party at an area we call Sandy Beach. Its' an all weekend party!

Also a member of the gettin' to be too many boats club

Have you run it yet?