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Default Propeller walk

On Dec 5, 4:37*pm, "Charles Momsen" wrote:
What is the primary cause of propeller walk - torque or thrust?


Good question. I would think thrust. Touque would only tend to roll
the boat or cause it to tip.
A cavitating prop will not walk.

Joe