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Old 07-25-2006 | 10:36 AM
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Default Why does my bow bounce when my trim is up high

Seems like i get better speed the higher my trim is set.. but sometimes even half-way up the now starts bouncing up and down like crazy then i have to pull the trim down to stabilize the boat.

Why does it do this?
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Old 07-25-2006 | 10:45 AM
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its called porposing. first thing i would look at are the props.

its trying to carry the bow, then dropping it, then carrying it.
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Old 07-25-2006 | 10:53 AM
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I have a total no name prop that came with the boat.. another reason why i need a steel one..
Thanks for the info.
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Old 07-25-2006 | 02:36 PM
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Why don't you tell us what the boat is, power, drive,........
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Old 07-25-2006 | 02:42 PM
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it's called the laws of physics.
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Old 07-26-2006 | 10:35 AM
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t's called the laws of physics.
oh snap...einstiens is in da house
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Old 07-26-2006 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Canada Jeff
Why don't you tell us what the boat is, power, drive,........

Baja Force 235, 330HP 454ci, bravo 1 outdrive.
The prop that came with it is new.. my buddy who knows props says it's a POS $2 prop..
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Old 07-26-2006 | 05:49 PM
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There should be a number stamped on the side of the prop that will tell you the pitch.
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Old 07-27-2006 | 03:49 AM
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I have the same boat and it used to have the same engine. What speed and rpm do you get at WOT? Also, the prop that you have , is it stainless steel or aluminum?
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Old 07-27-2006 | 05:14 AM
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The faster you go...The more you can trim it up...Prop will help too....mess with your cruise speeds and vary the trim...MHO
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