I find that the prop walk is more prominent if you keep low revs in reverse
(and the transmission engaged). To the point that if I reverse at very low
speed (idle) with the transmission in reverse the boat goes straight back even
if the rudder is all the way to starboard (the prop walk and the rudder action
cancel each other out).
To solve this problem I don't keep the transmission in reverse; rather, I use
quick "bursts of power" in reverse and disengage (alternating). this gives me
enough speed to back out, eliminates the prop walk (the propeller is not
turning most of the time) and the rudder action allows me to control the boat.
it seems to work.
Marek (in Ottawa)
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