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Old 04-13-2009 | 05:16 PM
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Just curious as to which direction most of the Black Thunders are spinning their props. I understand the IN/OUT dilemma but just seein which works best on these particular boats. Thanks
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Old 04-13-2009 | 07:20 PM
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The props should be spinning OUT .

Spinning in gives you nothing but stern lift and you loose almost all your docking abilities.
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Old 04-13-2009 | 07:47 PM
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BT's do not normally need stern lift. Hulls do the work very well of lifting the stern. Mine are spinning out.
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Old 04-13-2009 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks guys, just wasnt sure, had staggered stepped fountains before this boat and the props always turned in. Is there a bunch of Black Thunders running BMAXs? Bob Jenkins has told me to leave them on the boat as he knows that more HP will be coming for me soon.... lol They just seem like overkill
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Old 04-13-2009 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by endeavor1
Thanks guys, just wasnt sure, had staggered stepped fountains before this boat and the props always turned in. Is there a bunch of Black Thunders running BMAXs? Bob Jenkins has told me to leave them on the boat as he knows that more HP will be coming for me soon.... lol They just seem like overkill
Go to the APACHE section ,,,TRES MARTIN proofed me wrong and its vise versa ,,spining in gives u bow lift ,,NOT STERN LIFT !!!!!!!
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Old 04-14-2009 | 08:44 AM
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Well i have done both with the BT and in is nothing but a cluster f,
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Old 04-14-2009 | 01:52 PM
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side by side engine configurations on 46's BT's need them spinning out. It's easier to dock, and they are more stable. Spinning out also creates transom lift which the BT's actually need. And if you haven't had any issues with the Bmaxes, keep them on!
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Old 04-14-2009 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by endeavor1
Thanks guys, just wasnt sure, had staggered stepped fountains before this boat and the props always turned in. Is there a bunch of Black Thunders running BMAXs? Bob Jenkins has told me to leave them on the boat as he knows that more HP will be coming for me soon.... lol They just seem like overkill
What power are you running?
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Old 04-15-2009 | 09:51 AM
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What power are you running?
500EFIs .... have one whipple for it and waiting to purchase the next. Hoping to see an honest 600hp with some reliablity
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Originally Posted by saxman
side by side engine configurations on 46's BT's need them spinning out. It's easier to dock, and they are more stable. Spinning out also creates transom lift which the BT's actually need. And if you haven't had any issues with the Bmaxes, keep them on!

Saxman which way are you with the staggered setup?
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