2011 Pantera 2 Chine Walk–Problem Fixed, thanks!

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April 2, 2013 at 1:41 am #372597

Cassbass
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I have a 2011 P2, with a 200 Pro XS and a 25P Trophy Plus (4-blade) prop. Once I hit 61-63 mph it starts to chine walk. Ive tried to push through it like people say but it gets worse and I get scared and back off. Ive driven boats for many years, but Ive always had 18 footers with 150HPs except for one other 19 footer which never had the problem, so its really never been an issue.Is the 4-blade prop part of the problem and would the 3-blade make a difference? Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.Last edited by Cassbass on April 7th, 2013, 6:23 pm, edited 2 times in total.

April 2, 2013 at 1:47 am #372599

ChanceHuiet
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You dont really push thru walking. You prevent it by making small left turn corrections of the steering wheel before it actually happens. With seat time you will get a feel for it and it will become second nature. All wAlking truly is, is your boat dropping off pad to one side or the other. 99% time to the right. Ive never dealt with it on a basscat but I have on other boat brands. There is some good videos to watch on YouTube also.

April 2, 2013 at 1:49 am #372602

apdriver
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Plenty of good advice here on this. Just do a search on chine walk.

April 2, 2013 at 1:50 am #372605

Cassbass
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Thanks, and I did try the left turn thing with no success.

April 2, 2013 at 1:55 am #372606

apdriver
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Hey Cassbass, there is a bunch of stuff in the FAQ section of this forum. Go to that section and do a search. Here is one of the threads.http://basscatowners.yuku.com/reply/123 … ply-123925Be safe and good luck……..

April 2, 2013 at 1:57 am #372609

ChanceHuiet
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Yeah it is tricky when your not used to it. You have to catch it right at the start or its not going to help at all. Keep trying practice makes perfect. And above all if it gets out of control do not chop the throttle and cause the bow to dip. Trim down or gradually slow down.

April 2, 2013 at 1:59 am #372612

barrigj
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Cass, I have driven that boat to 72.5 without much issue. The Trophy Plus tends to have less chine walk than the Fury I am running now. Try putting the hammer down and trim up in small steps – this should allow you to feel when the boat hops up on the pad. Have you moved the JP from where I had it set??

April 2, 2013 at 2:05 am #372614

Cassbass
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No Gerrard, I havent adjusted it. Was going to text you but lost all my contacts in my phone. Thanks for the help.

April 2, 2013 at 2:10 am #372616

Rick V
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Best thing to do if able is to get someone that has driven a cat to drive boat while your in it and watch. Came out of a Triton 186 into a 2011P2 and took a little seat time. had a friend with an erya that had trouble workin through chine. I drove it durin a tourney some and he watched. The correction is more of a short snap turn to the left, very short. Once u find it, u will do and not even realize your doin it. He quickly had his boat to 82mph no chine. Good luck!

April 2, 2013 at 2:21 am #372619

bucknbass
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Cassabass- I have owned several cats and am currently running an 08 P2, i do not have CWalking problems at all. Over years I have figured out “my way” to set up a boat to my liking, which is best WOT that engine will do and still bs w/in RPM; yet conserving hole shot(as most of our waters are pretty shallow, getting on pad is a must). My thoughts have always been, figure out how to set the boat up so you “dont drive it” (quote you will see a bunch regarding CWalk) you set it up so you steer it the way you want to go. My question is, do you drive your car? Or do you just simply steer it??? NASCAR guys “drive” us normal joes “steer” our vehicles.
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