Any tips on backing? My C27 (inboard diesal) lets me be the show at my marina. Unfortunately I must back through the entire marina (about 30 boats) to reach my slip. Still learning how to control the beast, but anyone's prior experiences would be greatly appreciated.
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cole
try this
I had the same prob untill i was able to allow more water to flow over the rudder before turning the wheel. Try to keep the rudder amidship and only turn it a little while backing, to avoid stalling the rudder. If you are in the ship channel use the current to help. If you are back in the marinas watch for the wind. try to practise during a still time when other boaters are home and cant watch you hit their boats. Then thank god you arent at the Harbor house marina because of the current and wakes.
I had the same prob untill i was able to allow more water to flow over the rudder before turning the wheel. Try to keep the rudder amidship and only turn it a little while backing, to avoid stalling the rudder. If you are in the ship channel use the current to help. If you are back in the marinas watch for the wind. try to practise during a still time when other boaters are home and cant watch you hit their boats. Then thank god you arent at the Harbor house marina because of the current and wakes.
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Stan
Turn around
I steer from the other side of the wheel. Learned this in the Bahamas backing into slips.
I steer from the other side of the wheel. Learned this in the Bahamas backing into slips.
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Rob R
Assuming you have a tiller....
Get the boat to speed quickly. If you are starting from a dead stop, start with the bow about 20 - 30 degrees off to port (assuming the stern walks to port, like mine). Once you apply power, the stern will walk to port, but if you have already compensated, she'll straighten out and track true as an arrow. After that, try to keep steering inputs to a minimum. I find that the larger the movement, the quicker forces build on the tiller, and the greater the likelihood that you will stall the rudder and lose control of the boat. Try practicing in relatively protected, calm water, so you can watch your wake and see how straight it is. Quick question - what happens after you back past the 30 boats? Best Regards, Rob
Get the boat to speed quickly. If you are starting from a dead stop, start with the bow about 20 - 30 degrees off to port (assuming the stern walks to port, like mine). Once you apply power, the stern will walk to port, but if you have already compensated, she'll straighten out and track true as an arrow. After that, try to keep steering inputs to a minimum. I find that the larger the movement, the quicker forces build on the tiller, and the greater the likelihood that you will stall the rudder and lose control of the boat. Try practicing in relatively protected, calm water, so you can watch your wake and see how straight it is. Quick question - what happens after you back past the 30 boats? Best Regards, Rob
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Bill D
Have a COLD BEER !!!!!
Once I get past the 30 boats and finially get a line on I thank the docking gods then have a cold one.
Once I get past the 30 boats and finially get a line on I thank the docking gods then have a cold one.
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Jeff H.
Light Rudder
I agree with Cole, only turn the rudder slightly and be sure to keep water flowing over the rudder. A tight grip is also important as speed increases (water flow over the rudder) the rudder will try to turn a quick 90 degrees under a weak grip - not good. Good Luck
I agree with Cole, only turn the rudder slightly and be sure to keep water flowing over the rudder. A tight grip is also important as speed increases (water flow over the rudder) the rudder will try to turn a quick 90 degrees under a weak grip - not good. Good Luck
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Mark Hudson
Stan has it!!
Stan is right on!! If you stand facing the stern with the wheel infront of you, when you turn the wheel right, the boat turns right, and vice verca. The only difference you'll notice is the throttle and shifter are backwards. Also, I have found that you need to initially rev higher to get water flowing over the keel moving backwards, then throttle down (almost to idle) before the rudder will bite. Otherwise you will just prop walk till you run out of real estate. So just before you execute a turn, throttle down first, then turn the wheel, and away you go, just like moving forward.
Stan is right on!! If you stand facing the stern with the wheel infront of you, when you turn the wheel right, the boat turns right, and vice verca. The only difference you'll notice is the throttle and shifter are backwards. Also, I have found that you need to initially rev higher to get water flowing over the keel moving backwards, then throttle down (almost to idle) before the rudder will bite. Otherwise you will just prop walk till you run out of real estate. So just before you execute a turn, throttle down first, then turn the wheel, and away you go, just like moving forward.
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Cole
Great egg
Yep , almost 20 years ago i was stationed at Great egg. I hear its a sar det and its closed during the winter. I used to have a blast at tony marts and mothers and the ever present anchorage. We used to go to smittys for breakfast when the BMCS wasnt looking.I guess Nights in venice is coming up, What a uscg nightmare. We had a girl fall from the 9th st bridge and break her back in about 2' of water one year. Is that barge withthe house still there? the only thing i dont like about steering from the other side of the wheel is when you turnaround to look at the attitude of the bow you may get disoriented and make a wrong turn. Try it anyway and see if it fits ya.
Yep , almost 20 years ago i was stationed at Great egg. I hear its a sar det and its closed during the winter. I used to have a blast at tony marts and mothers and the ever present anchorage. We used to go to smittys for breakfast when the BMCS wasnt looking.I guess Nights in venice is coming up, What a uscg nightmare. We had a girl fall from the 9th st bridge and break her back in about 2' of water one year. Is that barge withthe house still there? the only thing i dont like about steering from the other side of the wheel is when you turnaround to look at the attitude of the bow you may get disoriented and make a wrong turn. Try it anyway and see if it fits ya.
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