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Old 03-02-2017, 04:07 PM
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I have a Tartan 30 with the Indigo Prop on it. I never owned it with a two blade so I cannot comment on the difference especially when reversing. I do think I get a bit of port prop walk but as you know with the prop so far forward of the rudder we get minimal prop wash. I love the videos where spinning your boat on a dime is as simple as back and fill. Not so on the Tartan 30. I have found the best method for any tight maneuvering in reverse is to get up some sternway (if that's even a word) and then the rudder has good control. Stopping the reverse motion is really good with the Indigo with a quick shot of forward. I do a lot of pre-planning (and sweating) when I'm going into tight quarters.
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