Bow thruster? Big boat pole? Normally you would just spring the stern out,
back away, then proceed.

"George C." wrote in message
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Here's the scenario: I'm docked alongside a pier with boats close to my
bow
and stern, and the wind is pushing me into the pier. Normally, I would
turn
the bow into the pier and back out, but sometimes backing isn't an option.
I
would like to push the bow out, but the 2' swim platform on my stern will
get crushed. What to do?


"Wwso149874" wrote in message
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Many times we forget about the use of lines and engine to bring a vessel
into
or out of a berth. The use of a spring to swing the bow or stern out
into
the
channel, or around an obstacle is a common practice with large vessels
and
works equally well with small ones. A mid ship's spring will often make
you
look like an expert bringing your boat into a difficult berth or slip.
Warping
yourself into a tight slip is an art form. Too often boaters think they
have
to do every thing with the engine alone. That's the hard way.