Twin engine docking
 

On Thu, 31 May 2007 17:57:24 -0300, "Don White"
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"John H." wrote in message
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On Thu, 31 May 2007 14:16:20 -0300, "Don White"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
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On Thu, 31 May 2007 10:45:32 -0300, "Don White"
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No, I've spent many hours teaching prospective motorcycle riders how
to
ride.


Lord help us all!


I didn't know any of you *sp's* believed. That's nice to hear.


"sp's" ???


Ask your idol.


I thought the church preached against 'false idols'. You should know better
than that. BTW what's with this 'American Idol' and 'Canadian Idol'.
I certainly don't idolize any singer/actor..whatever.


He's not *my* idol. But I think you've got the 'false' part correct.

Twin engine docking
 

On Thu, 31 May 2007 17:08:31 -0400, "JimH" wrote:


"Don White" wrote in message
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"John H." wrote in message
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No, like most of us, including me, you probably just didn't pay attention
to what was actually happening. I didn't realize I was 'countersteering'
a
motorcycle until I took a rider's course. I'd been riding a motorcycle
for
several years, but took the course with my wife before we bought her a
bike.


Did you take this 'course' before ...or after.. you taught others?


It is obvious that John Herring needs to take a toddlers bicycle training
course as he still does not get it.

I hope the old man did not teach his grandchildren, great grandchildren and
great, great grandchildren how to ride a bicycle. If he did, they all must
have spent time in the emergency ward at the local hospital.


You're right, neither Eisbock nor I know of what we speak.

Of course, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and anyone else who knows
anything about motorcycles, is wrong also.

Twin engine docking
 

basskisser wrote:


Everyone who believes that a bike will turn left when the left
handlebar is pushed foward, do this:
Go down the street, and find a 90 degree left hand turn, just like a
city street. Approach at a normal speed for the turn, push the left
handlebar forward, the right back and tell me what happens.


"the right back and tell me what happens."? Have you been sampling your
crops or are you just stupid?

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Joe wrote:
I am new to boating and would like to get some opinions on docking and
how it "should" be done. I have a Wellcraft 270 Coastal with twin
Evinrude 200's.

-When docking (perpendicular) should I be steering the boat when
maneuvering or using the engines to spin the boat 90 degrees? I'm having
a hard time with spinning it and keeping it where it needs to be. ARG!!!
So far every time I've tried to spin it I've had to abandon that effort
and steer it in. It works but I don't want to get accustom to doing that
if it's actually easier to use the engines.

ANY helpful advice on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.


Wow - what a huge thread ... motorcycle analogies not withstanding.

I recommend you (and everyone who pilots a boat) pick up a copy of "Boat
Docking" by Charles T. Low. Lookie he http://www.boatdocking.com/

Charles used to be a regular poster here - was always happy to share his
wisdom. The book is excellent.

Larry Weiss
"...Ever After!"

Twin engine docking
 

Great book. I have a copy. Highly recommended.

--Mike

"Larry Weiss" wrote in message
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Joe wrote:
I am new to boating and would like to get some opinions on docking and
how it "should" be done. I have a Wellcraft 270 Coastal with twin
Evinrude 200's.

-When docking (perpendicular) should I be steering the boat when
maneuvering or using the engines to spin the boat 90 degrees? I'm having
a hard time with spinning it and keeping it where it needs to be. ARG!!!
So far every time I've tried to spin it I've had to abandon that effort
and steer it in. It works but I don't want to get accustom to doing that
if it's actually easier to use the engines.

ANY helpful advice on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.


Wow - what a huge thread ... motorcycle analogies not withstanding.

I recommend you (and everyone who pilots a boat) pick up a copy of "Boat
Docking" by Charles T. Low. Lookie he http://www.boatdocking.com/

Charles used to be a regular poster here - was always happy to share his
wisdom. The book is excellent.

Larry Weiss
"...Ever After!"

Twin engine docking
 

"Larry Weiss" wrote in message
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Wow - what a huge thread ... motorcycle analogies not withstanding.

I recommend you (and everyone who pilots a boat) pick up a copy of "Boat
Docking" by Charles T. Low. Lookie he http://www.boatdocking.com/

Charles used to be a regular poster here - was always happy to share his
wisdom. The book is excellent.


I never knew Charles rode a motorcycle!

Just kidding ... he's a cool guy.

Eisboch