hyperzap
New Member
- Dec 19, 2021
- 15
- Boat Info
- 240 Sundancer - 2007
- Engines
- Mercruiser 383 stroker /w Bravo III outdrive
Hey everyone! I'm trying to get better at docking my 240 in high-wind situations like mid-afternoon. It usually takes a few tries because I end up drifting towards the boat on my right, needing to abort with reverse throttle before trying again.
How would you line-up / approach this situation?
I have a single I/O, no bow thrusters. Its fuel injected fortunately so spools up quickly when I need it. I have no issue with no/low wind. I stop in front of my slip and pivot, before coming in, using bursts of idle power.
Specific questions:
- Maybe I shouldnt be taking it out of gear at all? I get anxious when I'm traversing the marina above 3mph, hence in low-wind situations im hardly in gear at all.
- Maybe I should try the approach staying close to the side my slip is on, that way its easier to counter the wind by turning into it?
Thanks heaps for any/all advice
How would you line-up / approach this situation?
I have a single I/O, no bow thrusters. Its fuel injected fortunately so spools up quickly when I need it. I have no issue with no/low wind. I stop in front of my slip and pivot, before coming in, using bursts of idle power.
Specific questions:
- Maybe I shouldnt be taking it out of gear at all? I get anxious when I'm traversing the marina above 3mph, hence in low-wind situations im hardly in gear at all.
- Maybe I should try the approach staying close to the side my slip is on, that way its easier to counter the wind by turning into it?
Thanks heaps for any/all advice