[Alberg30] How do I back this boat?

[Jim Davis]

For backing into a slip a couple tricks I use.  Since the boat swings to port when I start to back, I try to come in along the line of pilings (perpendicular to the slip) and at the correct moment turn hard right away from the slip.  At this point I back hard while keeping the rudder over for a right turn.  The prop walk continues my swing, kills forward motion and starts me into the slip.  If I have missjudged my approach I can go ahead and start over.  It is a matter of practice and getting used to your boat.  You might want to take an empty gallon jug and anchor it out in a creek to practice on.  Just manuver up to it in a bunch of different ways, foreward and backing.

Note I have a six foot bowsprit and unless there is a real long finger pier I have to back in.

Jim Davis
S/V Isa Lei

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