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Old 06-08-2003, 06:31 PM
tunsmoor tunsmoor is offline
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Default Re: What's causing the boat to list?

You have a big motor for that size boat. The newer motors hp is rated at the prop. That is a lot of torque coupled with a four bladed prop (you do not mention dia. or pitch but I assume it may be around 14x19 maybe somewhat less). Stainless props do not flex too much which is why they are great for heavier boats, I assume you have a SS prop too. The bottom line may be that you have too much prop for your boat. Most runabouts that have clockwise rotation props also have the driver sitting on the starboard side of the boat. This counteracts the torque trying to rotate the boat to port (around the axis of the propeller) CCW rotating props have the driver sitting on the port side of the boat. CC's have the driver along the centerline of the boat so now you do not have the weight of the driver to balance things out. The engine being off center and the T top may make a bad situation worse. Also check to see if you have any water in the bilge. Water weighs about 8 pounds per gallon, so it does not take much to add a lot of weight to one side if it shifts (I doubt this is your problem but I have seen some really odd things). Try using a three bladed prop if you can get hold of one. Good Luck!
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