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07-19-2006, 06:24 PM #1Junior Member
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Why cant I steer when backing up?
I have an o6 LSV and I learned that you can not steer while backing up... This is my first boat so I don't know this answer. Can you not steer any wakewboard boat when backing up? Or is this just moombas? I just find it annoying sometimes...
Thanks.
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07-19-2006, 06:46 PM #2Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
You cant steer any ski boat while backing up. You have to have water coming by the rudder to have any control. It just takes getting use to.
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07-19-2006, 07:00 PM #3Senior Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
WELCOME to inboards !
The problem is called torque steer. The prop wants to turn the boat as well as pull or push it. If you center the steering, and backup at a moderate speed, the boat will pull the stern to starboard. Any level of right steering will increase the rate of turn.
HOWEVER... if you put in full left rudder, and continue to back at slow to moderate speed, the boat will track somewhere between 0-2 degrees port or starboard... esentially straight back.
So how the hell do you back to port ???
Well - some do not. 270 degrees right is the same as 90 left. If you need to pull the stern to port, your best bet is to use short bursts of a bit more than moderate throttle with the rudder full left. More water over the rudder helps pull the boat around. It takes a while to get used to, and I think all of us can say we needed lots of practice to get it so we feel comfortable. The new 06 L series larger hull is larger and a tad more difficult than the smaller hulls, and the v-drive adds even more difficulty.
Mostly - try to think : back straight, turn while going forward. So you may need to make 3 point or 5 point turns in some tight situations. You will learn that the boat turns on a dime going forward and you use that to your best ability.
I think Backing into a slip w/ one of these would be the most difficult thing.
Some here have reccomended throwing a boat fender in the water and trying to come along side it as practice.
Keep at it - it will come.
-Joe
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07-19-2006, 08:30 PM #4Senior Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
You'll develop tricks of your own.
Be sure to develop a couple more drivers, too.
On our boat, its not really "do you wanna drive", its, "you gotta drive".
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07-19-2006, 10:04 PM #5Junior Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
Thanks Guys, I have been doing fairly well at it. but when the dock gets crowded my fear is bumping someones boat. I dont want that now...
Thanks.
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07-20-2006, 09:19 AM #6Senior Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
Just keep it slow and as Joe said use small shots of power to correct your direction.
You'll be okay! Just takes a little getting used to
Cheers2005 Moomba Outback
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07-22-2006, 09:03 AM #7Junior Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
Great info....my LS came in yesterday and I'm looking forward to my first inboard.....Thanks
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07-22-2006, 10:34 AM #8Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
The other thing to remember is that if the prop is not turning you can not steer. You can not be neutral and steer the boat.
Boating is a great family sport. Make sure you let the kids drive (with you close by) from time to time.The BleuRue
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07-24-2006, 03:26 PM #9Senior Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
mschude, which way does the back-end of your boat pull when you back up?
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07-24-2006, 03:30 PM #10Senior Member
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Replying to Topic 'Why cant I steer when backing up?'
Back end will pull towards the driver side
Cheers!2005 Moomba Outback
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