Volvo builds a self-docking yacht...
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Takes out all the stress. Right!
And replaces it with the stress of the "Epic Fail".
Going to be a little tougher in Monaco on race weekend I suspect.
And replaces it with the stress of the "Epic Fail".
Going to be a little tougher in Monaco on race weekend I suspect.
Yes, go to full screen and you can see the anchor lines off the bows.
@jssailem well, that kind of takes the fun out your fancy docking system.
Notice the number of fenders on the neighboring boats? Hehe... guess they do not want their paint scratched!
There sure would be a lot of variables to consider! I would hate to have a building or other structure blocking my gps reception.
There sure would be a lot of variables to consider! I would hate to have a building or other structure blocking my gps reception.
"It's about taking out the stress"=It removes the need to have a clue what you are doing, so we can sell more boats to idiots. Based on our estimates there are more idiots than competent individuals. This will help our balance sheet.
If you've ever med-moored you'd understand why this is a great idea if they can get it fully sorted. Backing a big boat into a spot between two other big boats that is 3 feet wider than your beam while a crosswind is blowing gets your FULL attention, no matter how many times you've done it.
Re securing the bow, many harbors will have permanent bow lines attached to 'slime lines' that you pull up and attach to the bow. Otherwise you drop anchor, more of a hassle and can cause heartburn when chains get overlaid.
Re securing the bow, many harbors will have permanent bow lines attached to 'slime lines' that you pull up and attach to the bow. Otherwise you drop anchor, more of a hassle and can cause heartburn when chains get overlaid.
@dlochner Sensors, twin props, thrusters, and computers, I can see the SBO members running right out and reconfiguring their 25 to 45 ft something sailing boats to get this feature. I can just imagine the docking questions.
Do you fix the arrival drink before or after you switch the autodock on? does it matter?
Then the only dock we will be using is the stern tie system qualified docks at major participating facilities. I can just see the rush of the marina's to be one of the first adopters.
I think I'll be one of the last adopters.
Do you fix the arrival drink before or after you switch the autodock on? does it matter?
Then the only dock we will be using is the stern tie system qualified docks at major participating facilities. I can just see the rush of the marina's to be one of the first adopters.
I think I'll be one of the last adopters.
Its not for everyone clearly. With a 30-35 footer that gets pulled into a slip, of course no need.
Agreed. For med moor with large yachts it will definitely help. I used to pooh pooh bow thrusters, on reasonable sized yachts, but some places are so tightly packed now.
It can be very entertaining when super yachts back in with a crosswind. I see that as the ultimate market for this tech. Even professional crew have problems when you have all that windage and mass to deal with.
I do hope it never gets into the "normal" market. Like auto parking cars, IMO, it' just another way to make it easy to avoid learning.
Captain Ron had this feature long before Volvo did....
I have backed in twin screw sportfishing yachts with Tuna towers. The things sail in a wind. This was before bow thrusters, so things were not as easy. You let the wind play its part in the drama. You align yourself upwind of the slip in a crosswind and wait.
In our marina, the fairways are narrow, and with prop-walk and a crosswind, it can be impossible to back out and turn into the wind within the width alotted.
For this reason, I installed a linear actuator on my outboard. I get directional thrust with the press of a rocker switch.
In our marina, the fairways are narrow, and with prop-walk and a crosswind, it can be impossible to back out and turn into the wind within the width alotted.
For this reason, I installed a linear actuator on my outboard. I get directional thrust with the press of a rocker switch.