hi guys great furum, I have a 2000 2100 with a merc 225 efi. at about 73 the boats starts chine walking it gets real bad at 76 I was told that I could eliminate some of this changing to a three blade prop. currently running a 4 blade 27 p power tech prop. I would like to get some input from others with similar boats before dropping a lot of money on here say also heard blueprinting my current prop may help and would be cheaper
Noland
"Slower than a speeding Bullet, but faster than a Cookie Cutter."
I'm not a gambler expert here, but the prop you have should prevent chine walk better than a general three blade prop..
Raising the engine some will help (watch water pressure) and seat time...
Learn to prevent it!
Layton Strong
Nitro State Team
I learned that it was all about the seat time for me. My first gambler was an intimidator that would run about 75. When I got my 2200 I learned there is a huge difference between 75 and 80! It took me 7 times of JUST driving to begin to control the chine. Now it is second nature, but seat time is the #1 factor IMHO
Justin Wood
used to have a Gambler...
ok I have noticed a difference in the first time I took the boat out and the last as far as comfort, this is really my first higher performance boat, still learning what to expect
Noland
"Slower than a speeding Bullet, but faster than a Cookie Cutter."
If you're running alone fill the oppisite side livewell to help equalize the load. This helps on mine. Good Luck.
dont hastily start doing a lot of prop changing until you get a real feel for driving the Gambler!
Very nice boat you have there. As mentioned above, just take it slow and eventually, you'll make the necessary corrections subconciously before the walking starts.
I am right up the road from ya in Interlachen, and I have some experience with my Dad's Gambler, and I would be more than happy to look at your setup and maybe give you some ideas.
sounds good, you live real close we should get together, new to the gambler might be something simple, or just me
Noland
"Slower than a speeding Bullet, but faster than a Cookie Cutter."
the first post i ever made on here was about chine. i just knew it was set up wrong .L.D. came down and got it on pad ,NO CHINE.w/ a little coaching(o.k. a couple hrs. coaching)
it takes time behind the wheel.take adam up on his offer ,it'll help alot,mike
Mike Clemons-Lake Butler, Fla..
97 Gambler Intimidater / 200 EFI Merc
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