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I do need to lighten up. But because my instructor, towards the last couple of sessions, started to sound very frustrated with me, it added to my anxieties. I should just say 'F it' and take the boat out on my own and see what happens. Just was so afraid of crashing into another boat, concrete...

My instructor is probably a nice guy. Doesn't need the money. Owns a very nice, large navigator. But I DO think he looks down on me even though I can afford much more than what I have. I already told him I am not taking the boat out again until I get another. No response. So I think he thinks I...

Skylark. I haven't. But maybe this next weekend if the instructor is available. He got upset with my last session. Guess he thinks I am an idiot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sea guy. The first 1/3 of the boat at the V. Those rails get hit if not perfectly centered going in. Turtle. I have hope that I can one day take the boat out without an instructor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

About maybe 6" on each side. And that stupid little wheel doesn't even move! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here is a picture of another boat near mine. You can see how much clearance she has from the dock and concrete poles. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sea ray dad. Thanks for understanding. There are three other boats in these slips that don't have thrusters, and I have seen each one come in and hit a railing, take out an antenna or gash the side of the boat on the corner of the dock. I don't want to be 'that guy'. So even with thrusters, I...

Yup. Concrete. And not 12" from edge of dock. Only 5". I measured today. Listed it with Richard boland. Haven't had much success with brokers in the past in terms of integrity. But don't have the expertise to sell myself. Or time. :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I do need to work with another instructor. Good guy. But I think he lost his patience with me. Not his fault. But after 16 hours of practice and I still don't feel comfortable taking her out by myself, I would lose patience with me too. I was thinking of moving over to the yacht club side. I...

Oh. And the only other boats with thrusters installed are express boats. But those feel like a cave inside. :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Maybe I didn't update my profile. Boat is in pittsburg. Brackesh water. And going in bow first. And no way is it only $8k to add a bow thruster. I asked around and it is minimum $14k just for bow. Another $5k for stern. Not worth it on a boat worth only $100k. Sent from my iPhone using...

To answer the piling question. Yes. About 12" from the edge of the dock. Tall concrete ones on each side. So even if I get the bow in just a little, as soon as the stern slips a little to the port or starboard, then my railings are hitting the concrete. I was going to put cushions on the...

Dog: I have a combination of issues. The slip I have is very narrow and only gives me 1' on each side. No bigger slips available. It is windy 95 percent of the time and current usually goes in the opposite direction than the wind. Most of the other boats in my marina have thrusters. And the...

After 6 lessons and way too many upgrades, I am sorry to say I am selling my sea ray for a meridian. I simply cannot dock my boat without bow and stern thrusters and most meridians come with both. Thanks to everyone who helped me with advice. Wish it wasn't so expensive to upgrade my current...

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Oh my god. Thank you all. I am excited to have friends to give advice. Will contact recommendations. Thanks again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can someone recommend a repair person for SF Bay? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have my sea ray in pittsburg CA. I have been unsuccessful in finding anyone to help with minor boat repairs. Things like helping install a davit, wiring, replacing hoses, etc. there are people to contact, but everyone is a flake. Can someone recommend a person to help me? Thanks. Sent from...

I just purchased a Newport vessels 10' inflatable. I'll let you know how it works out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was going to post a new topic, but thought someone on this string could give me some advice. I bought a new inflatable dinghy and 55lb trolling motor. Picking both up on Monday. I never considered an electric motor, but the price was right. So my question: can some recommend an "all in one"...