First time boat owner needing some tight quarters powerboat handling
instruction for a 26' cruiser on SF Bay.

John,
Pick up a free copy of "Latitude 38" at any West Marine, any
brokerage, or any harbormaster's office. In the classifieds you will
usually find a few ads from people offering "on your boat"
instruction. Hire somebody for a couple of hours to get the tips you
need, then practice, practtice, practice. If you have a 26' inboard
single-engine boat, be prepared to have some excitiing times!
Handling one of those in close quarters, at slow speeds, when the wind
is blowing you around can be a real challenge!
Good luck with your new boat.
Mike
An SF sailor



"John Broadus" wrote in message ...
First time boat owner needing some tight quarters powerboat handling
instruction for a 26' cruiser on SF Bay.

This is an off the wall thought, but might be worth looking at (and more apt to
cost money).
If you're at a port that employs Tugboats for ship assist and pilots, contact
them and see if anyone within their organizations might be doing this all
ready, or willing to take it on as a side job.
Guaranteed you might learn more than you bargained for.

Shen