[Rhodes22-list] Advice

[Bob Keller]

Ron,I think it is critical to move the outboard at the same time you move the rudder - makes a big difference in maneuverability.  Makes no difference whether you do this manually (as I do) or with a linkage mechanism.  Also, keep the CB down and remember that the boat moves very well forward under motor but moving backward takes more time and will likely be more susceptible to being overcome by wind.   Minimize how much you have to motor in reverse and turn with both motor and tiller is my advice.
BK > Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:40:09 -0400
> From: sloopblueheron at gmail.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Advice
> 
> Ron,
> 
> The easiest way to navigate around the marina is to get a fancy
> motor-rudder linkage from Stan,  If that is out of reach, add an extension
> to your motor tiller.  I also had Sailing, Inc add an engine speed and
> direction single lever remote control in my cockpit to keep me facing
> forward while motoring.
> 
> Docking in a more protected marina also helps.
> 
> Rick
> 
> On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 9:43 PM, butterchurn <amazingmisterx at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
> > I feel a bit discouraged tonight.  I'd like some wisdom from the group.
> >
> > I enjoyed Ozone this first season with her, but I also had some real
> > frustrations.  Once I get her out on the water I am fine and have a great
> > time.  It is the docking and leaving the slip in the wind that is really
> > getting me down.  The wind blows her all over and is very difficult for my
> > wife and I to control.  When we hauled her for the season I got her out of
> > the slip, but before I could get her from reverse into forward and get
> > steerage the wind blew her into the dock causing a nasty gauge on her port
> > side that I will need to repair before spring.
> >
> > This is really getting me down.  No matter what i try the wind is winning.
> > Any advice?
> >
> > Ron
> >
> >
> >
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