docking
 

hey guys, I had a 32 sunsation the props spun out. I could darn near zero turn one forward one reverse, easy to dock. Just got a 38 donzi the props spin in. It is all over the place i can't control it. Please any sugestions. Thanks

Spinning IN, you lose reverse thrust. I noticed it immediatly when I switched mine to IN and tried backing off trailer.

Try lifting your drives a lil above neutral, it should get the thrust below the boat instead of hitting transom.

Make sure you trim the drives up or most of the water will hit the transom. It happened to me when the drives where trimmed down,

Where are you from? I know someone with that name in my area, but imagine its coincidence.

A little bump of the throttle and wheel input goes a long way. I have a lot of hours docking a 38 donzi, gets easier.
If you want the transom to go to starboard turn right, port reverse, stbd forward and use a little port throttle. Trimming drives slightly above neutral helps also.

Michigan
we are about in the middle of the state

Thanks , when you say above neutral, drives up 1/4 ish? I can't wait to try. We only spent one weekend and had to pull it fof the season. I felt like a jerk trying to dock it.

What size/model Donzi is it? Is it a staggered setup or side by side?

Spot on, you've nailed it.
Lots of trim, especially if it's a notched transom. The wash from the reverse prop just hits the notch and pushes the boat forward. Have a look when it's out of the water and imagine a line from the prop shaft showing where the thrust is aimed. Trim your engine up until that line goes under the transom or notch.

A little steering in the direction of the turn also helps but remember to straighten her up after!

RR

Kevin, when did you get your boat, do you boat on Saginaw Bay? Chris

got it the week before labor day. and only had it in lake michigan muskegon to grand haven and back.

shogren marine il., the boat was from ohio. we are close to lake michigan so muskegon grand haven. for the most.

38zx they are side by side 525's all stock.

mich. north of grand rapids about 35 miles

38zx side by side stock 525's

ya get use to it but yeah that boat sucks backing in. I actually just got good at using just one lol, had a 99 38ZX for ten plus years, sold it little over a year ago. Wonder if its my old boat. What year is it and what color?