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Old 03-07-2012 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cpiefer06
I am curious if you spun a hub on the one side. Under low strain it would function but under wot it could give. Long story short I had this happen on a triple log pontoon n had to go to a solid hub because we were grenading the composit.
When i get out of the hole i pushes like crazy and it goes on plane in about 5 sec ,there is lots of stress there and no issues
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Old 03-07-2012 | 09:46 PM
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I kept outdrives all the way in at all time , is this ok ? This is my first fast boat so not experience over 40mph
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Old 03-07-2012 | 09:52 PM
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If you do a search on here there are threads on setting the toe on the drives & differences on prop rotation. best case scenario add hydraulic steering so there is no play. Randy
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Old 03-07-2012 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy Nielsen
If you do a search on here there are threads on setting the toe on the drives & differences on prop rotation. best case scenario add hydraulic steering so there is no play. Randy
excuse my ignorance but what i meant is that i dont have those hydraulic rams on the side aiding steering ,but i do have a hydraulic steering system, with the power steering pump installed in the starboar engine.
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Old 03-07-2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Diego9040
I kept outdrives all the way in at all time , is this ok ? This is my first fast boat so not experience over 40mph
Could be bowsteer if the drives are tucked in?
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Old 03-07-2012 | 10:16 PM
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That is hydraulic assist not true hydraulic steering, there are kits out there that use external rams & tie into the stock system. your play in the steering could be anywhere from the helm to the steering arms being wallowed out. make sure everything is tight. Have you tried turning the props inward?
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Old 03-07-2012 | 10:20 PM
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Also agree with dave3fl with the drives all the way in you are not getting any bow lift
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Old 03-07-2012 | 10:25 PM
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to much stearn lift. 4 blade props?? what kind??? water in bottom of boat??
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Old 03-07-2012 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy Nielsen
This may be a stupid question but are the drives setup for counter rotation?
Definitely not a stupid question
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Old 03-07-2012 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy Nielsen
Also agree with dave3fl with the drives all the way in you are not getting any bow lift
so at higher speed you are saying i should bring drives out ?

i know this would make you gain more speed but would it help stabilized the boat and not make this sudden turns?

i tell you it was scary!!
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