[C38] performance

[Patrick Harpole]

Ken,

    Until the boat starts moving the only control you have is to use the
prop-walk in your favor.  Walk the boat out.

Patrick

 

 

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From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Ken
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 4:01 PM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: [C38] performance

 

I recently bought a '83 Catalina and I am in the process of getting to know
the boat. It has the standard 21 hp Universal and two blade prop. My big
problem is when I am trying to back out of my slip the stern moves hard to
the port no mater which way I turn the wheel. My slip is pretty tight length
and width wise.

Is there some way I can get more power and control without getting a bigger
engine? What's the best way to turn the helm when I back up in a tight area
to keep the stern swinging to the left?

 Ken 

Catalina 38 hull #251

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