I have that same boat and you’re not wrong about no steerage until you have some momentum. In one of my early docking efforts I got myself in to a huge mess that only went worse from there.
Nicely done. One thing I've done, if proximity to controls allow, is to stand on the opposite side of the pedestal facing aft putting the wheel in front of me. Then it becomes a matter of steering normally. This docking video was marvelous.
Great video and I would like to trial this concept. Once the spring line is on and engine is in reverse to hold boat in can you tell me is your helm midships or fully over away from the side the finger is on to hold her in? Thanks Steve
Thanks for your comments. On my boat, with a broad stern and twin rudders, helm position makes no difference once the boat stops moving, ut the helm is usually fully to port because I keep the stern off until the boat stops. With the stern breast attached I then go forwards in idle against the stern line to pull the bow in to make attaching its line easier. The payback for no prop-wash on the rudders is that the 1.75m between the prop and the stern cleat is enough to give a really effective force to bring the bow in without power above idle.
Thank you for your reply. Yes I have heard thing rudders presents differences. So the key is to get the stern line on asap then go into forward to bring the bow back in. Got it. Cheers and happy sailing
@@stevewoodyear-smith8173 … it is if you have a twin rudder setup, yes…. ut if you have a single rudder you can use the helm the steer the boat while it is stationary at the dock using prop-wash…
Never turn your back on the steering wheel. Better to sit down on the side with the throttle between your legs. That way you can see also what is even more important like your boat (is e.g. the bow being blown to the side) and especially your crew. As a skipper that is your main concern.
Good points both… you might have noticed that I turned around when crew where about to move, and if the bow blows the stern turns too, which I have always found an adequate cue. If anyone other than my wife, who sits down until we the point at which I turn round, crews, I will heed your warning!
Each to their own on where the helm stands, you’d have great difficulty sitting down and having my throttle between your legs. Even when I’m looking a stern my mind knows where the bow is blowing just by the angle of the stern. Sometimes I stand afore and sometimes aft of the wheel, it’s great to be able to do both. Use the wind to pivot the boat from the bow if wind direction favours. Great video by the boat cheat and I’m not going to question where he stands if thats his way……..
