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Default Docking Situation Question #4

Burst of throttle in forward would not be appropriate.
More prolonged throttling in forward a single time is
correct, with burst in reverse to take advantage of
prop walk.

"PrefersOffshore" wrote

From center of fairway turn right rudder to the stops, give burst of

throttle alternating both forward and reverse. If too close to one
side of fairway, adjust fore or aft to correct, as you spin around on
keel in overall length - fin keel does have an advantage at times.

Joe wrote:
wrote:
You are motoring into a guest slip at a strange dock,
in a 34' Catalina with diesel auxiliary. You realize
someone has taken your guest berth and there are no
others available. The fairway is 40' wide.

What is the procedure for turning around without
outside assistance. [Assume Right Hand Prop]

2 pts for complete answers


Turn to the stbd and back down hard to pivot around..

Joe