"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Real inboarders have single screw boats.

And, after a few mishaps, a stern thruster.

Eisboch


Naw. I can't recall one inboard berthed at my father's marina that was
other than a single screw, and this included boats from about 18' to well
over 40'. All those boat owners seemed to be able to handle their pleasure
craft properly. What it takes is...practice.

I won't deny the value of thrusters, though, bow or stern. They make life
a lot easier.


I was a little apprehensive the first time I moved Mrs. E's. GB because I
am so familiar with twin screws and how they handle and the GB is a single.
Even though the GB has a stern thruster, I practiced backing it into the
slip several times without using it unless I really blew it. It took a
while to feel comfortable even though the GB tracks very predictably ....
probably because of the keel.

Also, the thruster on the GB is a wimp compared to those on the Navigator.
When you hit one of the Navigator thrusters, the whole boat heels over a
bit. The GB thruster spins, but not a whole lot happens very fast.

I consider myself fairly experienced in handling twin inboards. Now I have
to work on the single. I am also experienced enough to stay tied to the
dock when the wind's blowing over 20-25.

Eisboch