Originally Posted by skate (Post 3878281)

I understand that and it's not a snotty water or twin engine boat issue. This happened in the 90's on a narrow smooth river at a slow cruising speed which is why it was so unexpected. It is a very specific problem when a single engine Hacker is following another boat in smooth water and then crosses that boats wake almost parellel with the wake. If the center if gravity gets too far on the opposite side of the prop rotation the torque of the prop will cause it to barrel roll.

Originally Posted by Lee (Post 3877815)

And the guy there is very cool and knows a LOT about boats.

Originally Posted by T2x (Post 3878878)

He better....He's Bobby Sheer....one of the greatest Offshore racers in the sport's history.....and a pioneer of cats. He raced a Brownie Cat called Sheer Terror to a number of wins.

T2x

Originally Posted by Lee (Post 3878893)

Yes, he is also a good friend of mine..