On Thu, 31 May 2007 11:07:00 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

On Thu, 31 May 2007 10:56:32 -0400, HK wrote:

Joe wrote:
Joe wrote:
I am new to boating and would like to get some opinions on docking and
how it "should" be done. I have a Wellcraft 270 Coastal with twin
Evinrude 200's.

-When docking (perpendicular) should I be steering the boat when
maneuvering or using the engines to spin the boat 90 degrees? I'm
having a hard time with spinning it and keeping it where it needs to
be. ARG!!!
So far every time I've tried to spin it I've had to abandon that
effort and steer it in. It works but I don't want to get accustom to
doing that if it's actually easier to use the engines.

ANY helpful advice on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Thanks for the help everyone, I'll use your advice while practicing.
...I'll be staying away from motorcycles until I get this boat thing
figures out too.

Joe


Unless you live in a desolate area, the only thing you'll get from a
motorcycle, sooner or later, is a serious accident that might kill you.

The sad thing is that I love motorcycles and would love to own and ride
one again.

Amen, due to motorcycles, they just buried one of my students last
month and I took a call from a student that left night class yesterday
and is now facing being out of school for a couple or more weeks with
a broken knee and leg.... pins, screws, etc.

If it weren't for all of those people that "just can't see
motorcycles....."

I'm glad you laid the blame where it may have belonged.