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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Don't blame the prop walk on two blades. The
increased prop walk is more from being able to spin it faster. Those that
have converted to diesels and get even more RPM on the prop in reverse get some
very usable prop walk. In fact the prop walk effect is probably the best
way to steer when backing. Assuming your boat backs to port (this can be
different with a diesel) keep the tiller hard over for a right turn and by
backing and filling, you can do a 360 in little more than the boats
length. Back - the stern goes to port. Give it a goose ahead - the
prop wash against the rudder nudges the bow to the right. As soon as she
starts going ahead, back hard for a few seconds - the stern jumps to port.
Keep it up and it is easy to turn around. Note that this can be slow
with the Atomic 4 and the original prop.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jim Davis<BR>Isa Lei<BR>A30
240</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>