Docking stern in.....

billnpat

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Having a problem docking stern in standing facing backwards using my right hand for the shifters when i'm left handed....

Any leftys out there with same problem.???:huh:
if i use my left hand then for the shifters then

TWISTING MY NECK AROUND HURTS LIKE HECK..:smt009
 
While facing aft, take one step to your right. Puts your left hand at the shifters and puts your eyes closer to the centerline of the boat.

Thanks Frank
ill try it today....:thumbsup:
 
Actually, it's just a jump to the left, then a step to the right, you put your hands on your hips, and pull your knees in tight... oohh wait that's the time warp again.:grin: Hang in there Bill, it'll come.:thumbsup:
 
You do the hokie pokie and you turn yourself around, that's what it's all about. :smt038
 
Actually, it's just a jump to the left, then a step to the right, you put your hands on your hips, and pull your knees in tight... oohh wait that's the time warp again.:grin: Hang in there Bill, it'll come.:thumbsup:


HA HA :smt038 GOTCHA:thumbsup:
 
Actually, to be serious, make sure you get yourself aligned upwind from your berth keeping about 10' or less from the edge of the dock then let the breeze (or wind) get you lined up straight. If you start lined up the wind can push your bow past the finger and you have to start over.

This technique has worked very well for me and I have no problems docking stern in with a 15 or 20 MPH breeze. Just go slow, let her drift, keep the bow a little upwind and then back her in. Keep it in slow motion and nothing too bad can happen.

"Slow like a pro not fast like an ass".
 
Actually, to be serious, make sure you get yourself aligned upwind from your berth keeping about 10' or less from the edge of the dock then let the breeze (or wind) get you lined up straight. If you start lined up the wind can push your bow past the finger and you have to start over.

This technique has worked very well for me and I have no problems docking stern in with a 15 or 20 MPH breeze. Just go slow, let her drift, keep the bow a little upwind and then back her in. Keep it in slow motion and nothing too bad can happen.

"Slow like a pro not fast like an ass".

Thank you very much for the advice Ken.....:thumbsup:
 
You think it hard making Stern way with a twin engine, try a 25ft single screw in to a slip that is only 9 inches bigger that my beam width and the prevailing winds is a 90% cross wind. The first thing I learned on Boat repair is how to repair Gel coat ):JG
 
interesting.. so you actually turn around huh? ( and it sounds like more do than don't) I'm a lefty and I don't think I could do it if I had to fully turn and face aft ( not the right handed left handed thing..). I just twist my shoulders around and turn my head a little.
 
I learned to face aft running bigger flybridge boats with shifters on opposite sides of the console where there isn't much other way. Once you get used to it, it is more natural. The only time I stay seated when backing into a slip is when there is enough wind or current to require some throttle.
 
Easier from a flybridge? .................I don't know about that.

A boat is a boat, each has its own endearing qualities. The important thing is to do what you need to to control the boat and make it go where you want it to go instead of letting the wind, current, your awkwardness due to poor reach, or well meaning but clueless slip neighbor take control of your situation.
 

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