Newbie question regarding Chine Walking.

[dbasketman]

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.

[lreddmann]

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.

[1stinLA]

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.

[Bass Cat Boats]

Exactly my thoughts, just wanted to confirm them, thanks.

[Bass Cat Boats]

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

[lreddmann]

Thanks all.

[StanH]

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

[PhilAddison]

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!

[john1112]

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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