[Alberg30] How do I back this boat?

[Mike Lehman]

Try short blasts of power to get the boat moving in the direction you want. Alternate between forward and reverse, and with a lot of practice you'll get real good at it. A two-blade prop is worse than a 3-blade.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tim Erwin<mailto:timerwin at charter.net> 
  To: Alberg 30 public list<mailto:public-list at alberg30.org> 
  Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 5:36 PM
  Subject: [Alberg30] How do I back this boat?


  Hello,I am a new owner and new member of the Chesapeake Alberg 30 fleet. I just love this boat, she is a wonderful  creation. I raced an Ensign for years, so I have sailed a full keel boat before. I never have backed one up until now. This beautiful boat has a mind of her own in reverse. The starboard prop-walk is so bad that she will begin a starboard reverse circle from the time I put her in reverse. This happens regardless of where the tiller is. The prop is three bladed, by the way.

  I'm sure that I will figure it out in time but if ya'll can give me some tips I sure would appreciate it

  Thanks, Tim Erwin,  #200 "SONSY", Rockport, Texas
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