Here’s a docking maneuver that is simple to do and works great.\u00a0 Use it when making a side tie docking on the leeward side of a dock that is to the same side as your prop walk.<\/p>\n
Rig a line from the bow cleat to the waist cleat (the technical term for the cleat located approximately amidships).\u00a0 The line should be on the same side as prop walk and have enough slack to easily go around a cleat on the dock.<\/p>\n
Approach the dock at an angle (30 to 45 degrees works).\u00a0 Stop the boat within a foot or two of the dock with the bow line handler right next to a dock cleat.\u00a0\u00a0The line handler then uses\u00a0the tip of\u00a0a boat hook to loop the line around the dock cleat.\u00a0 Relax and take your time.\u00a0 If the boat starts to drift away while getting the line on, just put the transmission in forward (with the wheel turned to the dock) briefly.<\/p>\n
Once the line is around the dock cleat go into reverse at a low RPM to\u00a0remove slack from the line.\u00a0 When all slack is gone prop walk will begin\u00a0pulling the boat towards the dock.\u00a0 Be patient and take your time.\u00a0 It’s best if you can do this maneuver at idle speed.\u00a0 As long as the stern is moving slowly to the dock you don’t need more throttle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here’s a docking maneuver that is simple to do and works great.\u00a0 Use it when making a side tie docking on the leeward side of a dock that is to the same side as your prop walk. Rig a line … Continue reading