[C38] performance

[S. Orton]

A bigger engine will not help at all.  Put the helm over to starboard about 30 degrees.  At low rpm (say 1000) engage reverse for about 5 sec, go to neutral- the boat should have some reverse way on.  Wait about 5 seconds and engage reverse again.  Repeat this reverse/neutral cycle until you have sufficient way on and you have some rudder control.  With no way on and a high revving prop will only cause your stern to swing to the port with very little reverse motion.  The above is just a basic guideline- wind, current, etc. add to a procedure you need to develop.  More power is not the answer.
Good luck,  Steve O (Santa Susanna)
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ken 
  To: listserve at catalina38.org 
  Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 3:01 PM
  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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