Does your reverse SUCK on your 24VE?

[dyldebus]

Hopefully it's just an issue with my boat and can be fixed... but my reverse is horrid on the 24ve. Regardless which direction the wheel is turned the boat only seems to go to the left if you're facing the back. Anyone else have this issue? It's pretty crappy when the wind is high and I'm trying to trailer.

[NICKYPOO]

That's just life in an inboard boat. It's just something your going to have to get used to. The do not turn reverse. Is this your first inboard?

[dyldebus]

My family had a I/O 92' Tige for years. It was much smaller but definitely had more control backing up. I guess I'll have to buy some oars.

[NICKYPOO]

Originally posted by dyldebus
My family had a I/O 92' Tige for years. It was much smaller but definitely had more control backing up. I guess I'll have to buy some oars.

An I/O Tige? Are you sure? I was unaware that Tige ever made an I/O. Got any pics? That would definately explain for the lack of control you feel. An I/O turns the entire drive unit which, below the water line is basically the prop and rudder in one piece. An inboard has only the rudder for turning. When in reverse, it is in front of the prop and really has no effect as the water being push off of the prop is being pushed in one direction with no rudder for the boat to "push off of". Does that make any sense?

[dyldebus]

Maybe my terms are messed up the engine was in the center of the boat rather then the rear. It was one of the first Tige's around when they were known for having the "flattest" wake. Good for skiing, that's about it.

It definitely makes sense. It's too bad they can't do some mini rudder in front of the prop... or a rudder that comes down when reverse is engaged. Thanks for the explanation.

[xpjim1]

Practice

I know it took a while for me to get used to the backing tendencies of the inboard. I always start on the right side of the ramp when facing it to launch and push the boat of the majority of the way before i put it in gear. Gives more room when backing. When trailering the wind is a pain on the bigger boats.. There are threads on this topic about the approach etc. Do a search.


Enjoy the new 24 VE

[NICKYPOO]

I seriously doubt you had an I/O Tige. What you had was a Direct Drive. What you have now is a V-Drive. The 24ve is a big boat. Coming from a slalom boat to a big assed wake boat is quite a change. I haven't driven a 24ve yet but I'm betting their not quite as responsive as old 2002 flsm.

PS- I have seen a Direct-Drive I/O. It was a Cobalt with a center mounted small block Mercruiser with a drive shaft that ran to a Mercruiser Alfa 1 outdrive. What a contraption. Pretty cool boat though. When it wasn't in the shop that is. It had a "Rumble Seat", if you will, in the bow.

[Tequilasun]

You know, I had an 18' DD a few years ago, and I don't remember it being easier to back up than my 22V.

I do know that wind does effect the 22v much more, and it can get really fun when it gets windy and crowded.

[dyldebus]

I do know that wind does effect the 22v much more, and it can get really fun when it gets windy and crowded. [/B]

I know what you mean, it's the crowds in AZ that make it real scary. They love to tie up to the dock even on the loading side and sit there for a few hours. At least everyone has the same problem

[Sandmoose]

I just got a 2004 24V and have the same problem. I knew inboards back up to the right due to the rotation direction of the prop. I drove my buddy's 88 Supra several times. I traded in my Regal I/O on the Tige. My wife and I took it out last Sunday for the first time. It was very frustrating to try and drop someone off at the dock. I got turned around sideways on the ramp and kept getting closer to the concrete. It was pretty hairy. I hear it gets easier, I hope thats true!

[tony dunn jr.]

You are not alone dyldebus on that one my previos boat was an i/o and my 06 ve is not even close when it comes to reverse.

[TeamAllen]

It's more like a 3...4...5...6... point turn.

[ctcranor]

Reverse

You will need to play around with it but I'll bet you'll find that you can back up fairly straight with the rudder all the way to the left and turn fairly hard right with the rudder to the right.

The boat will turn on a dime if you use your forward and reverse back and forth alternating right rudder in reverse, left rudder forward. Unlike the I/O that so many of us are/were used to, engaging your V-drive into forward and reverse quickly is OK and fairly smooth without that old familar CLUCK the I/O gave you. I know I'm lacking your 4 additional feet with my 20V but I'll bet you can spin your boat 180 degrees using this method with little more than a few feet forward and aft.

[Wake Havasu]

Yup backing a 24Ve Inboard is a bear at first.
go s l o w l y till your gain experience.

Get a pole and make sure you have some help in the beginning to help push you away from docks and other boats.

ALL inboards back up funny.



Get a telescoping Boat Hook from Overtons



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[dyldebus]

Good call on the poll... I'll definitely get one of those.

ctcranor: I figured out that little trick my last time out. It definitely works better but it's still chaotic when there's traffic out