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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
Chuck Bollinger wrote:
Peter wrote: A bit of a fun java based docking simulator http://spot.pcc.edu/~mtrigobo/docksim/index.html Peter www.oceanodyssey.net "Do not measure your life by the number of breaths you take, Rather by the number of times life just takes your breath away" Excellent. Thank you. Here's another: http://members.home.net/mltsoftware/docksim.html Nice website, too. It'll take some time to peruse - in any hat. After learning it didn't work I tried it and it didn't work for me. My browser acted funny after that and lost a driver, but that may not be related to the members.com site. I'm going to reboot a little later and try again. Sorry - I should have tested it before posting. |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
Installing a bow thruster can help immensely if you find you can't "get it."
Ghoti "Richard Malcolm" wrote in message om... Jere Lull wrote in message ... 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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/2004 |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
Installing a bow thruster can help immensely if you find you can't "get it."
Ghoti "Richard Malcolm" wrote in message om... Jere Lull wrote in message ... 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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/2004 |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
Worked perfectly for me.
Ghoti "Chuck Bollinger" wrote in message news:sHDLb.8797$xy6.19863@attbi_s02... Chuck Bollinger wrote: Peter wrote: A bit of a fun java based docking simulator http://spot.pcc.edu/~mtrigobo/docksim/index.html Peter www.oceanodyssey.net "Do not measure your life by the number of breaths you take, Rather by the number of times life just takes your breath away" Excellent. Thank you. Here's another: http://members.home.net/mltsoftware/docksim.html Nice website, too. It'll take some time to peruse - in any hat. After learning it didn't work I tried it and it didn't work for me. My browser acted funny after that and lost a driver, but that may not be related to the members.com site. I'm going to reboot a little later and try again. Sorry - I should have tested it before posting. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/2004 |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
Worked perfectly for me.
Ghoti "Chuck Bollinger" wrote in message news:sHDLb.8797$xy6.19863@attbi_s02... Chuck Bollinger wrote: Peter wrote: A bit of a fun java based docking simulator http://spot.pcc.edu/~mtrigobo/docksim/index.html Peter www.oceanodyssey.net "Do not measure your life by the number of breaths you take, Rather by the number of times life just takes your breath away" Excellent. Thank you. Here's another: http://members.home.net/mltsoftware/docksim.html Nice website, too. It'll take some time to peruse - in any hat. After learning it didn't work I tried it and it didn't work for me. My browser acted funny after that and lost a driver, but that may not be related to the members.com site. I'm going to reboot a little later and try again. Sorry - I should have tested it before posting. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/2004 |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
On Thu, 8 Jan 2004 23:09:41 -0400, "Ken Heaton"
wrote: "Chuck Bollinger" wrote in message news:aGgLb.771413$HS4.6070694@attbi_s01... Here's another: http://members.home.net/mltsoftware/docksim.html Chuck, this link doesn't seem to work, I just get a bunch of popups that fight with my firewall. This link work for anyone else? Try http://mltsoftware.home.comcast.net/...m/docksim.html It is the same java applet referred to in a previous message. Jack __________________________________________________ Jack Dale Swiftsure Sailing Academy Director/ISPA and CYA Instructor http://www.swiftsuresailing.com Phone: 1 (877) 470-SAIL (toll free) __________________________________________________ |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
On Thu, 8 Jan 2004 23:09:41 -0400, "Ken Heaton"
wrote: "Chuck Bollinger" wrote in message news:aGgLb.771413$HS4.6070694@attbi_s01... Here's another: http://members.home.net/mltsoftware/docksim.html Chuck, this link doesn't seem to work, I just get a bunch of popups that fight with my firewall. This link work for anyone else? Try http://mltsoftware.home.comcast.net/...m/docksim.html It is the same java applet referred to in a previous message. Jack __________________________________________________ Jack Dale Swiftsure Sailing Academy Director/ISPA and CYA Instructor http://www.swiftsuresailing.com Phone: 1 (877) 470-SAIL (toll free) __________________________________________________ |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
spam
"Chuck Bollinger" wrote in message news:aGgLb.771413$HS4.6070694@attbi_s01... Peter wrote: A bit of a fun java based docking simulator http://spot.pcc.edu/~mtrigobo/docksim/index.html Peter www.oceanodyssey.net "Do not measure your life by the number of breaths you take, Rather by the number of times life just takes your breath away" Excellent. Thank you. Here's another: http://members.home.net/mltsoftware/docksim.html Nice website, too. It'll take some time to peruse - in any hat. |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
spam
"Chuck Bollinger" wrote in message news:aGgLb.771413$HS4.6070694@attbi_s01... Peter wrote: A bit of a fun java based docking simulator http://spot.pcc.edu/~mtrigobo/docksim/index.html Peter www.oceanodyssey.net "Do not measure your life by the number of breaths you take, Rather by the number of times life just takes your breath away" Excellent. Thank you. Here's another: http://members.home.net/mltsoftware/docksim.html Nice website, too. It'll take some time to peruse - in any hat. |
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Berthing a single engine cruiser in reverse
"Ghoti" wrote in message ... Installing a bow thruster can help immensely if you find you can't "get it." Ghoti I have a small single engine inboard/outboard cruiser which is As may be seen the OP is in regards to a 'small I/O cruiser.. It would be inappropriate and impactical to put a bow thruster on such a shallow draft boat.. IMHO, as bow thruster is to compensate for poor boat handling skills. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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