Props turning outword vs. inword
01-22-2003, 08:39 PM
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28 Eliminator Daytona with 32" Bravo Ones
Out - More stern lift(too much lift for smooth water), better steering, better docking, better getting on plane
In - More bow lift, bigger rooster tailer, less than 1 mph difference on same day same conditions.
Out - More stern lift(too much lift for smooth water), better steering, better docking, better getting on plane
In - More bow lift, bigger rooster tailer, less than 1 mph difference on same day same conditions.
01-23-2003, 06:32 AM
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I run a 30' cat with twin 500's and tried both ways with 30" Bravo 1's.
Remember that when turning inward it will likely increase the tendancy to lean out during a turn. This can be very surprising the first time you try it so be careful. However in straight line it will normally increase speed on a cat.
A while back T2X had a lot to say about this in regards to cats and he simply said "Never turn in on a cat for recreation". The potential for a rollover is too high.
All boats and set-ups are different and the only way to be sure is test.
Good Luck & Be Careful!
Jeff
Remember that when turning inward it will likely increase the tendancy to lean out during a turn. This can be very surprising the first time you try it so be careful. However in straight line it will normally increase speed on a cat.
A while back T2X had a lot to say about this in regards to cats and he simply said "Never turn in on a cat for recreation". The potential for a rollover is too high.
All boats and set-ups are different and the only way to be sure is test.
Good Luck & Be Careful!
Jeff
01-23-2003, 09:19 AM
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jbrauer
Like you said, it depends on the setup. On my chris cat, the drives were very high and VERY close to the tunnel. The clean water from the tunnel was the only way to get any bite on the props.
rbtnt
Yes, turning them in on my chris cat gave A LOT more stern lift and it felt much lighter, but that's what it needed. It's a lot heavier boat than an Eliminator it had the extra weight of trannys and SSM IIIs back there.
Gary
Like you said, it depends on the setup. On my chris cat, the drives were very high and VERY close to the tunnel. The clean water from the tunnel was the only way to get any bite on the props.
rbtnt
Yes, turning them in on my chris cat gave A LOT more stern lift and it felt much lighter, but that's what it needed. It's a lot heavier boat than an Eliminator it had the extra weight of trannys and SSM IIIs back there.
Gary
