[Alberg30] How do I back this boat?

[William Wallace]

Great Advice,  Gail!

I figured it out of desperation with our old Pearson Electra, the docks 
to the sides were getting too close, and my gear selector on the 
Tohatsu engine was always difficult to change, so by the time I got the 
blasted thing in reverse, I was drifting so I opened her up, and Voila, 
headed where I wanted to be headed, in reverse, of course!

Scott Wallace
On Monday, December 29, 2003, at 04:27 PM, Gail DeMoss wrote:

> Some problems with reverse boat direction can be avoided by giving the 
> boat plenty of power.  Really push the throttle hard and get her going 
> fast.  Don't be timid.  An old Coast Guard Captain taught me this.  
> You will get a much better response from the rudder.  I would practice 
> this in open water and not at the pier with other boats close by.  
> You'll get the hang of it right away and then it is safe to back in to 
> the slip at the pier.  Don't be timid with the throttle.
>
> Gail Dinwiddie
>
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