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Another question undocking question - concerning swim platforms
Bow thruster? Big boat pole? Normally you would just spring the stern out,
back away, then proceed. "George C." wrote in message news:m4yLb.57930$PK3.42234@okepread01... 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 ... 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. |
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