Installing a bow thruster can help immensely if you find you can't "get it."
Ghoti

"Richard Malcolm" wrote in message
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Jere Lull wrote in message
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In article ,
"John Smith" wrote:

I have a small single engine inboard/outboard cruiser which is
normally kept
on a mooring. I have just spent a few days at a berth and would like
some
references for articles on berthing under a range of conditions, to
improve
my skills and knowledge of the subject.

Any suggestions on the best source of articles etc?

I tried to send this earlier but it did not take so here goes my 2
cents

1-Pratice
2-Understand wind and current and use that
3-Understand which way you can steer in reverse becuase of paddlewheel
effect and use that.
4-Gain confidence and don't get rattled by onlookers
5-Go Slow and if (when) you hit something, there will be no damage
6-Pratice some more
there is a video on single engine I/O doccking that I bought at West
Marine, Maybe it could help

good luck



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