Toe in or toe out ???and what about set back ???

Discussion in 'Outboards' started by tunnels, Sep 13, 2010.

  1. tunnels

    tunnels Previous Member

    When setting up twin outboards what is the advantage of setting the motors toe in of toe out ??
    What effect does either have on performance and handing ????:confused:

    What about set back !!,what does this do and how does it work ???
    How far is to far ????:eek:
     
    tunnels, Sep 13, 2010
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  2. yipster
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    yipster designer

    lots of it on the forum, most was common sense thinking about it
    anyone remembers the threads ( and can find them easy? )
     
    yipster, Sep 13, 2010
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  3. powerabout
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    powerabout Senior Member

    Vee or cat
    same or opposite rotation gear cases?
    speed on a vee also determines what you want to do
     
    powerabout, Sep 13, 2010
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