The boat referred to in my earlier post was a Pearson 28, 1982. AFAIK, it had the original engine and transmission and an offset prop. Ideally you are correct, assuming the boat/prop/engine/transmission combo ended up with the prop rotation 'walk' making up for the offset. In my case, it was not for some reason and from a dead stop, engaging the engine in reverse delivered a strong force to either port or starboard--can't remember which. It acted like I was using a stern thruster! Once I gained some water flow over the rudder, I could compensate for this force--but I had to be moving at a few knots. And as long as I kept her moving with short burst of thrust, I could control her direction.
OTOH, maneuvering in close quarters in reverse was impossible--thus my preference for stern to docking In reverse and subsequently bow out leaving any slip. Perhaps the term prop walk is incorrect--actually I should have called it prop offset. Charlie Nelson C&C 36 XL/kcb Water Phantom cenel...@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Burton via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> Sent: Sat, Oct 22, 2016 11:18 am Subject: Re: Stus-List Slip Choice, backing in I'm a bit puzzled by the talk about prop walk and offset shafts. I've found that prop walk is pronounced when the shaft is on centerline, but when the shaft is offset, it is offset to minimize prop walk. i.e. If the prop pulls to port, then the shaft is offset to starboard cancelling the effects of the prop walk in reverse. At least, that's how it should be done. Obviously, others here are experiencing things differently, which I find surprising. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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