Thread: Over propped?
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Old 10-05-2021, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rickinnj View Post
The Featherstream, even barely off idle, gives instant response in reverse. I like that. That being said, I can't abide taking six months to steam 200 yards to the pump out station.
Not trying to be argumentative here...........

I found after that awhile I got the feel of how my boat handled in reverse and I didn't mind the fact that reverse control wasn't quite should be.
The prop pushed the boat forward well. I used the engine to push the boat forward most of the time. Reverse control was very minor and incidental so I let it be.

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