sprink56
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- Oct 28, 2008
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- Boat Info
- 1979 255 Liberator
- Engines
- twin Mercruiser 450 HP I/O on Bravo I Drives
After a great Easter Sunday of boating, the wind (as predicted) picked up late this after noon out of the east to 15~20 kts. When we got back to our slip I had a hell of a time backing in. I don't remember ever having that much trouble!!
My Admiral and I have our routine down but today really put us to the test. I had to abort and come again 5 times before I could get close enough to get a line. Our slip is oriented bow to North with the pier to starboard. We back in. With a strong East wind every time I would get close to getting the stern in the slip, a gust of wind would throw me toward a 41' Meridian that I am next to. I finally got close enough so the Admiral could get a spring line to the starboard stern cleat.
We never did loose it and start telling each other that our parents were never married but tensions were building.:smt021
I guess we need more practice.:huh:
My Admiral and I have our routine down but today really put us to the test. I had to abort and come again 5 times before I could get close enough to get a line. Our slip is oriented bow to North with the pier to starboard. We back in. With a strong East wind every time I would get close to getting the stern in the slip, a gust of wind would throw me toward a 41' Meridian that I am next to. I finally got close enough so the Admiral could get a spring line to the starboard stern cleat.
We never did loose it and start telling each other that our parents were never married but tensions were building.:smt021
I guess we need more practice.:huh: