docking
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hey guys, I had a 32 sunsation the props spun out. I could darn near zero turn one forward one reverse, easy to dock. Just got a 38 donzi the props spin in. It is all over the place i can't control it. Please any sugestions. Thanks
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From: Slidell, La.
Spinning IN, you lose reverse thrust. I noticed it immediatly when I switched mine to IN and tried backing off trailer.
Try lifting your drives a lil above neutral, it should get the thrust below the boat instead of hitting transom.
Try lifting your drives a lil above neutral, it should get the thrust below the boat instead of hitting transom.
#3
Make sure you trim the drives up or most of the water will hit the transom. It happened to me when the drives where trimmed down,
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Where are you from? I know someone with that name in my area, but imagine its coincidence.
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From: Taunton Ma
A little bump of the throttle and wheel input goes a long way. I have a lot of hours docking a 38 donzi, gets easier.
If you want the transom to go to starboard turn right, port reverse, stbd forward and use a little port throttle. Trimming drives slightly above neutral helps also.
If you want the transom to go to starboard turn right, port reverse, stbd forward and use a little port throttle. Trimming drives slightly above neutral helps also.
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Lots of trim, especially if it's a notched transom. The wash from the reverse prop just hits the notch and pushes the boat forward. Have a look when it's out of the water and imagine a line from the prop shaft showing where the thrust is aimed. Trim your engine up until that line goes under the transom or notch.
A little steering in the direction of the turn also helps but remember to straighten her up after!
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