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Re: Handling around the dock
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:39 pm
by Busia
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Cruise ship here made the news, and 3 million in damages to the dock. Also big gash in the hull of the vessel. So we aren't the only ones having a hard time.
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So the moral of the story is don't go too fast and don't be afraid to go around and try again.--Ed
Re: Handling around the dock
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:37 am
by Fastjeff
The wonderful world of boating!
Jeff
PS Another reason to avoid cruise ships.
Re: Handling around the dock
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:27 am
by Trowerpower
I agree our Marinette are a challenge in the wind. If you are fortunate and have twins, leave your rudders straight and use your transmissions (forward and revers) to steer your boat. My parents had a 62 Lazy Days Houseboat I learned on. You talk about a sail in a side wind, houseboats are truly a sail! I agree a spring line is a great way to dock in the wind as mentioned above.having a good first mate also helps to deal with ropes!
Re: Handling around the dock
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:03 pm
by Fastjeff
.."having a good first mate also helps to deal with ropes!"
Lines! (Land lubber.)
Agreed that a houseboat--any houseboat--is an honorary sailboat in a strong wind.
Jeff