Props inwards or outwards
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I have to agree with dock on this one. Typically on most applications, turning in will net a few extra mph, but stability will be compromised. Turning out is the safest way to run.
Think of it this way: Say your riding on your right chine momentarily after a wake or something. Your right drive is deep and the left drive is near the surface of the water. The right drive is more effective in creating prop torque and thrust at this point. If turning out, the right prop is spinning right(clockwise) and the torque will work to bring the boat back upright. Vice-versa for a left-handed scenario(riding on the left chine momentarily).
The opposite is true for turning in...When the boat is upset, riding on a chine, the prop will try to continue to lean the boat...Unstable.
Think of it this way: Say your riding on your right chine momentarily after a wake or something. Your right drive is deep and the left drive is near the surface of the water. The right drive is more effective in creating prop torque and thrust at this point. If turning out, the right prop is spinning right(clockwise) and the torque will work to bring the boat back upright. Vice-versa for a left-handed scenario(riding on the left chine momentarily).
The opposite is true for turning in...When the boat is upset, riding on a chine, the prop will try to continue to lean the boat...Unstable.
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