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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
In article m4yLb.57930$PK3.42234@okepread01,
"George C." wrote: Here's the scenario: I'm docked alongside a pier with boats close to my bow and stern, and the wind is pushing me into the pier. Normally, I would turn the bow into the pier and back out, but sometimes backing isn't an option. I would like to push the bow out, but the 2' swim platform on my stern will get crushed. What to do? Haven't tried this, but perhaps: "spring" a dock line from as far back on the dock as possible to the outboard transom cleat. Power forward, possibly turning the rudder toward the dock to kick the stern out as well. That should torque the bow around. Once you've turned enough, toss the dock line back to the dockhand. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 04:42:34 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:
In article m4yLb.57930$PK3.42234@okepread01, "George C." wrote: 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? Haven't tried this, but perhaps: "spring" a dock line from as far back=20 on the dock as possible to the outboard transom cleat. Power forward,=20 possibly turning the rudder toward the dock to kick the stern out as=20 well. That should torque the bow around. Once you've turned enough, toss= =20 the dock line back to the dockhand. We've done something like this but not quite. We powered forward, = turning the wheel as to turn into the dock with a dock line on the bow cleat. = This caused the stern to move away from the dock. Of course if the dock had = not been well padded, we would have needed a large fender to protect the bow from the dock. |
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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 04:42:34 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:
In article m4yLb.57930$PK3.42234@okepread01, "George C." wrote: Here's the scenario: I'm docked alongside a pier with boats close to = my bow and stern, and the wind is pushing me into the pier. Normally, I = would turn the bow into the pier and back out, but sometimes backing isn't an = option. I would like to push the bow out, but the 2' swim platform on my stern = will get crushed. What to do? Haven't tried this, but perhaps: "spring" a dock line from as far back=20 on the dock as possible to the outboard transom cleat. Power forward,=20 possibly turning the rudder toward the dock to kick the stern out as=20 well. That should torque the bow around. Once you've turned enough, toss= =20 the dock line back to the dockhand. We've done something like this but not quite. We powered forward, = turning the wheel as to turn into the dock with a dock line on the bow cleat. = This caused the stern to move away from the dock. Of course if the dock had = not been well padded, we would have needed a large fender to protect the bow from the dock. |
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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
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Loren Block wrote: On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 04:42:34 GMT, Jere Lull wrote: In article m4yLb.57930$PK3.42234@okepread01, "George C." wrote: 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? Haven't tried this, but perhaps: "spring" a dock line from as far back on the dock as possible to the outboard transom cleat. Power forward, possibly turning the rudder toward the dock to kick the stern out as well. That should torque the bow around. Once you've turned enough, toss the dock line back to the dockhand. We've done something like this but not quite. We powered forward, turning the wheel as to turn into the dock with a dock line on the bow cleat. This caused the stern to move away from the dock. Of course if the dock had not been well padded, we would have needed a large fender to protect the bow from the dock. We've done that many times. Our hull and rub rail are beefy enough that I don't worry much about damage, but some of my powerboat friends aren't as blessed. The significant adverse wind got me thinking. If we were port to the dock, I'd have to be VERY aggressive in the backing and would have very little margin of error with our significant walk to port. While Xan's bow is beefy, I'm not sure I'd want to solidly plant it on the dock before backing, and am not sure I could put us at the required 30 or so degree cant with a simple spring line to the bow. Tying a dockline to the outboard transom cleat, if it works, would put us bow to the wind, in forward gear. We don't have a swim platform, but our rudder, ladder and kicker are hung back there. Since I built the rudder, I know I can rebuild it, but I'd hate to have to during the season. May-October (our sailing season), I do only absolutely necessary maintenance and get real irritable in the process. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
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Loren Block wrote: On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 04:42:34 GMT, Jere Lull wrote: In article m4yLb.57930$PK3.42234@okepread01, "George C." wrote: 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? Haven't tried this, but perhaps: "spring" a dock line from as far back on the dock as possible to the outboard transom cleat. Power forward, possibly turning the rudder toward the dock to kick the stern out as well. That should torque the bow around. Once you've turned enough, toss the dock line back to the dockhand. We've done something like this but not quite. We powered forward, turning the wheel as to turn into the dock with a dock line on the bow cleat. This caused the stern to move away from the dock. Of course if the dock had not been well padded, we would have needed a large fender to protect the bow from the dock. We've done that many times. Our hull and rub rail are beefy enough that I don't worry much about damage, but some of my powerboat friends aren't as blessed. The significant adverse wind got me thinking. If we were port to the dock, I'd have to be VERY aggressive in the backing and would have very little margin of error with our significant walk to port. While Xan's bow is beefy, I'm not sure I'd want to solidly plant it on the dock before backing, and am not sure I could put us at the required 30 or so degree cant with a simple spring line to the bow. Tying a dockline to the outboard transom cleat, if it works, would put us bow to the wind, in forward gear. We don't have a swim platform, but our rudder, ladder and kicker are hung back there. Since I built the rudder, I know I can rebuild it, but I'd hate to have to during the season. May-October (our sailing season), I do only absolutely necessary maintenance and get real irritable in the process. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
This has worked for me in the past (no bow thruster, too much wind to
push off): Take a line from a cleat on the pier (behind the stern of the boat) to your seaward stern cleat. Fender your stern off. Helm towards the pier, throttle ahead.... You may need quite a bit of throttle and your cleat might start moaning but in the end your bow will swing out just nicely. Seems to be a manouvre that is not seen often, but it does work. |
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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
This has worked for me in the past (no bow thruster, too much wind to
push off): Take a line from a cleat on the pier (behind the stern of the boat) to your seaward stern cleat. Fender your stern off. Helm towards the pier, throttle ahead.... You may need quite a bit of throttle and your cleat might start moaning but in the end your bow will swing out just nicely. Seems to be a manouvre that is not seen often, but it does work. |
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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
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"George C." wrote: 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? If the wind is pushing us into the face dock (assume that's what you are talking about) very strongly, we stay there. We just can't back against significant wind. We don't have a swim platform, but we do have an inflatable on davits. We always feed the lines so that both ends are in the boat (i.e. looped around a cleat or looped around a piling). If the wind is lighter and there isn't any current, we will leave the bow line attached, cast off the stern line and push the stern out as far as possible with a pole. Then when the stern is well clear of the boat behind, I cast off the bow and Bob backs out. It might be possible for Bob to use the bow line as a spring and power into the pier (I know we have 4" of solid fiberglass in the bow so I'm not worried about damage to the boat) to swing the stern out. But if the wind or current is too great for us to do that, we don't go. "Wwso149874" wrote in message ... 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. grandma Rosalie |
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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
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"George C." wrote: 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? If the wind is pushing us into the face dock (assume that's what you are talking about) very strongly, we stay there. We just can't back against significant wind. We don't have a swim platform, but we do have an inflatable on davits. We always feed the lines so that both ends are in the boat (i.e. looped around a cleat or looped around a piling). If the wind is lighter and there isn't any current, we will leave the bow line attached, cast off the stern line and push the stern out as far as possible with a pole. Then when the stern is well clear of the boat behind, I cast off the bow and Bob backs out. It might be possible for Bob to use the bow line as a spring and power into the pier (I know we have 4" of solid fiberglass in the bow so I'm not worried about damage to the boat) to swing the stern out. But if the wind or current is too great for us to do that, we don't go. "Wwso149874" wrote in message ... 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. grandma Rosalie |
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More on berthing-single screw and twins
Thanks, Jack,
"Jack Dale" wrote in message ... If the aft docking line is positioned properly (after some experimentation) the boat will sit square to the dock. Yes, but I was referring to undocking, using the line to turn the stern away from the dock - then a generously fendered bow is required. ISPA (International Sail and Power Association) teaches this a s standard method for all levels. As a crew member goes ashore, there is only one line with which to deal. Also, if you handing a line to a person on the dock (not recommended) you can tell them to tie off opposite the stern. Yes, but I was referring to single-handing. All of these "power spring" methods are much more involved if without crew. Some - not all - are still possible, but require much more organization. Run a bight around the cleat or the ring back to your deck cleat. When ready to leave, uncleat and haul in the dock line. Right, that's what I do too, although to be a purist I don't usually leave my boat sitting with a bight through a ring or around a cleat or piling, because of chafe - although at many places it isn't a huge issue. But I still don't. If I want to use it for undocking, for example, I'll re-rig it just before departure. For those with their own docks, consider setting a permanent line of the proper length with hook that can be attached to the toe rail or attachment point on the vessel. Yes. Thanks again. Charles ==== Charles T. Low - remove "UN" www.boatdocking.com www.ctlow.ca/Trojan26 - my boat ==== |
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