Newbie question regarding Chine Walking.

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April 24, 2008 at 3:46 pm #272577

lreddmann
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I have heard some BCB owners state that BCBs dont chine walk or if they do, the boats arent setup right. I got a 07 Classic w/ 200 Opti on the back and first couple of times out at about 68 mph, it would fall off one side of the pad and then back to the other, progressively got worse and had to get out of it. After the 3rd trip and some help, I could control (eliminate) the chinewalk, with some proactive steering and maintain 72 mph in rough water (think she has more). My question is are there boats out there that go 70 mph and it is like drivning a car down the interstate and my rig is just not setup correctly or is what I am experiencing par for the course so to speak? I know I have been crowing about it for the past four months, but love the cat and love this board. Thanks. -Lee

April 24, 2008 at 4:13 pm #272578

dbasketman
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Lee, If your boat is set up correctly, you should have to drive it ! The Classic has a fine edge between FUN and OMG ! They are a blast to drive and learning to drive yours will require some seat time, so hang in there, D.

April 24, 2008 at 4:22 pm #272579

lreddmann
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I am getting the hang of it D and love it. I dont get too many over 4,500 rpms with petro at 3 and hook a gallon! I can run it WOT all day long, I just have to get it fined tuned and figure out where she likes to breath! I wont be too much longer before I am passing that silver/black/white PIV on the river. Everything I read, I am right on money, little steering torque when trying to turn right. Almost 25% trimmed up according to the trim gauge looks to be where she looks to breath. The old lady gets mad, because I tell her I am going to let the cat of the bag when I am going to take the cat out or tell he the cats in the craddle when I put the boat up! She said it is a boat, not a darn cat. I have to tell her that the cat is more than just a boat. -LeeLast edited by lreddmann on April 24th, 2008, 4:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.

April 24, 2008 at 4:24 pm #272580

1stinLA
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I believe that any boat will chine walk at the right speed and setup including Cats but most people after having some experience do not seem to notice it because it becomes second nature to drive out of it after a while. I personally had a hard time with my first hi-po boat until I had enough time behind the wheel and then never noticed it again until I got a different model and worked drove thru it again. on some it was very minor adjustments. I find my 01 P3 is running best with a little, and it actually seemed very minor until my son tried to drive it and I thought he was going to flip it because he was just trying to hold the wheel still and then made too large of adjustments in the wrong direction. With the right setup it will improve but I know of no performance hull that wont chine walk. I have driven a lot of different brands and find Cats to drive better than most. Hope this helps!!Last edited by 1stinLA on April 24th, 2008, 4:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.

April 24, 2008 at 4:27 pm #272581

Bass Cat Boats
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Exactly my thoughts, just wanted to confirm them, thanks.

April 24, 2008 at 7:01 pm #272582

Bass Cat Boats
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Reddman, an boat will chine walk some if the wheel is not moved. We have proven that day in and day out here. Though the skill of the hand is critical in controlling the process, as with any check steering function. BCB

April 24, 2008 at 7:29 pm #272583

lreddmann
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Thanks all.

April 24, 2008 at 10:10 pm #272584

StanH
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Lee…here is a good video that demonstrates chine walk and how to correct it. http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/ … elete2.flv

April 25, 2008 at 1:21 am #272585

PhilAddison
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Yes the video above is one of the best walkin ones and that one is not the worst! Learn how to drive a 97-2002 model “T” boat and you can driveem all!

April 25, 2008 at 2:36 am #272586

john1112
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Ill tell you what though. Ive learned how to drive in a P-2, but last week I drove an 07 Cougar WOT and it was like night and day. The Cougar was so much easier to handle at top end.
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