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Old 06-14-2024, 12:17 PM
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Just confirming 1997 Fountains ran the twin props so when in forward the tops of props spin inward and down. Sound right? I believe this creates stern lift. Marina asked me how I want them to install my props so I want to get it right. Thank you!
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Old 06-15-2024, 05:31 PM
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Depends on how your out drive shift linkage is set. Could be set to spin in or out. You can run the engines on a hose and shift into forward to confirm which rotation you have. My Fountain did spin in.
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Originally Posted by Pat Ousborne
Just confirming 1997 Fountains ran the twin props so when in forward the tops of props spin inward and down. Sound right? I believe this creates stern lift. Marina asked me how I want them to install my props so I want to get it right. Thank you!
that is inward rotation and in draws the rear end down/ gives trim
leverage
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I've always heard turning "IN" gives a slightly better top end speed at the expense of low speed maneuverability (docking manners), at least on the Fountains..
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Originally Posted by zz28zz
I've always heard turning "IN" gives a slightly better top end speed at the expense of low speed maneuverability (docking manners), at least on the Fountains..
Sounds correct.
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Trim out when docking and you will not even notice it.

at least I don’t, having tried both.

I am either very good at docking or very bad! Lol
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