Rebel_Heart

My 35 is terrible to back and handle around the dock, bars, etc. I have my props spinning in, and have heard that rotating out would be a lot easier. I just want to know what others have found in their Fountains. Thanks.

rouxsterre

I'm driving a single-step 32'er, and changed the rotation to "out". Whatever speed loss there may be is barely noticeable, maybe 1-2 MPH ? . . . I have noticed a significant increase in stability at WFO in flat water ( it could develop a quick and nasty chine-walk, very unexpectadly ), and the close-quarters handling also improved some. Nothing dramatic, however, in terms of handling around the docks. Just be very aware of which prop you're turning, and crab-walking into tight spots is a breeze. Your props should be used as "thrusters", like on a spaceship.

convincor253

Ditto to rouxsterre's comment. With one set of props, I actually ran faster with them turning out. I am still learning how to back the boat into a tight slip but, now at least I have a chance with them rotating out. I also have a single step 32' Fever. Going forward the boat handles great turning out or in.
It may be a little different if you are running close to 90 but mine runs in the low 80's and it is easy to drive.

JMPH

My 35 TS turn out , My old 32 turned in, SS , found the 35 more bankable around dock's although the 32 wasn"t bad. They told me at fountain in 00 the 35's turned out , but I don"t see to many turning out.Later in year I will try turning in.

Rebel_Heart

I'll try some back to back tests with my Hydro Quad 4s 29" pitch. They really don't back very good now. I had heard of a couple miles per hour speed loss with props turning out.

rouxsterre

The only problem I've had with spinning em out, is getting on plane in reverse. I'm thinkin I need more stern lift. . . .

. . . 'cause of the step and all . . .

US1 Fountain

No noticable speed loss when I changed over to spinning out. Spining in and the boat felt real loose at WOT. Docking is 10x better out than in.

Rcolter

What all does it entale to switch them to turn out?

TOMMY HIWAVE

switch them run shifter in rev. or switch lines

US1 Fountain

Swap props, flip the cable throw at the shifters.

Peice of cake.