Topic: chine walk | Bass Cat

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April 16, 2012 at 2:22 am #266988

Bass Cat Boats
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lowering the engine is not going to solve your problem. you need hours and hours of experience. you can short cut that by having one who can drive your boat to show and give you tips. there are many write ups on chine walk on this board and many others. the key is to get comfortable with your boat, trim up slowly, and dont over do it trying to get there tomorrow. good luck!

April 16, 2012 at 2:25 am #266989

Bass Cat Boats
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Usually this is chine walk, though this sounds like propeller oscillation as 64 is max and you are low. We agree to raise it up some and get some help also to drive the rig. Try your local BCB dealership.

April 16, 2012 at 6:03 am #266990

Tx76
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Where are you? There is likely an experienced driver near you who will be willing to help.

April 16, 2012 at 11:52 am #266991

Flyswatter
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Additionally, chine walk is an expected aspect for any high performance boat. Hang in there. As stated earlier boat setup and SEAT TIME is required to handle the steering wheel with continued pressure turning to the left to counteract the boats prop. Also, if you are new to higher speeds 64mph is a good start.

April 16, 2012 at 3:43 pm #266992

dbasketman
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Another example for needing to complete your profiles ! If we knew where you lived , etc, it would be much easier to assist you ! FYI

April 17, 2012 at 12:37 am #266993

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Ok guys thanks for help I live in Upstate NY in the Ithaca area. I measured the prop shaft 4 1/8 inches below pad this is after leveling boat on a garage floor. Where should I raise it to? I know every boat is different and will have to play with height just trying to get a starting place. Currently the jack plates inside and outside are even on the back side closest to the motor. By raising the motor what will this do I was under the impression that the higher the motor the higher the boat will ride therefore higher on the pad just for informational purposes.

April 17, 2012 at 12:42 am #266994

Bass Cat Boats
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That is not accurate and from your description you are close to where you should start till you learn.

April 17, 2012 at 1:31 am #266995

schodackbassman
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Hey bassplayer – Im not to far form you (east of Albany). Where do you fish?Brian
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