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Old 07-02-2006 | 11:41 PM
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My 35 is terrible to back and handle around the dock, bars, etc. I have my props spinning in, and have heard that rotating out would be a lot easier. I just want to know what others have found in their Fountains. Thanks.
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Old 07-03-2006 | 12:42 AM
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My 35 is terrible to back and handle around the dock, bars, etc. I have my props spinning in, and have heard that rotating out would be a lot easier. I just want to know what others have found in their Fountains. Thanks.
I'm driving a single-step 32'er, and changed the rotation to "out". Whatever speed loss there may be is barely noticeable, maybe 1-2 MPH ? . . . I have noticed a significant increase in stability at WFO in flat water ( it could develop a quick and nasty chine-walk, very unexpectadly ), and the close-quarters handling also improved some. Nothing dramatic, however, in terms of handling around the docks. Just be very aware of which prop you're turning, and crab-walking into tight spots is a breeze. Your props should be used as "thrusters", like on a spaceship.
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Old 07-03-2006 | 06:45 AM
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Ditto to rouxsterre's comment. With one set of props, I actually ran faster with them turning out. I am still learning how to back the boat into a tight slip but, now at least I have a chance with them rotating out. I also have a single step 32' Fever. Going forward the boat handles great turning out or in.
It may be a little different if you are running close to 90 but mine runs in the low 80's and it is easy to drive.
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Old 07-03-2006 | 07:48 AM
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My 35 TS turn out , My old 32 turned in, SS , found the 35 more bankable around dock's although the 32 wasn"t bad. They told me at fountain in 00 the 35's turned out , but I don"t see to many turning out.Later in year I will try turning in.
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Old 07-04-2006 | 01:07 AM
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I'll try some back to back tests with my Hydro Quad 4s 29" pitch. They really don't back very good now. I had heard of a couple miles per hour speed loss with props turning out.
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Old 07-04-2006 | 03:02 PM
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The only problem I've had with spinning em out, is getting on plane in reverse. I'm thinkin I need more stern lift. . . .

. . . 'cause of the step and all . . .
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Old 07-04-2006 | 05:49 PM
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No noticable speed loss when I changed over to spinning out. Spining in and the boat felt real loose at WOT. Docking is 10x better out than in.
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Old 07-05-2006 | 04:01 AM
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What all does it entale to switch them to turn out?
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Old 07-05-2006 | 08:05 AM
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switch them run shifter in rev. or switch lines
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Old 07-05-2006 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rcolter
What all does it entale to switch them to turn out?
Swap props, flip the cable throw at the shifters.

Peice of cake.
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