Hey guys, what a great video! I could not agree more on having your significant other have the confidence to dock the boat. For that matter, run the boat-systems as if the other person could not assist-well-done interview and discussion around the lessons learned. Finally, a belated happy birthday wish, Karlynn!
Great video! Nice job Karlynn! Close-quarter boat handling is really nerve wracking, but feels great when you nail it. I like the red flag right on the bow to get a clear picture wind direction.
The front wheels steer a car, the motor or rudder steers from the rear. Reversing a car is like steering a boat forward. Wind generally doesn't bother a car; wind, waves and current all affect a boat, And boats come in more flavours: flat bottomed, deep 'V', centerboard/dagger board, partial keel, full keel, etc., as well as single engine, twin engine, and multi-engine; some of which are fixed while others can be turned to steer. Some boats have bow and/or stern thrusters, so they can move sideways. And, there is jet propulsion which can go from full forward to full reverse without passing slow. All the different combinations handle slightly differently.
Lots of great information but one note. If a boat is positioned properly in wind and current you do have control. Bow to the wind for example ,,, bow into the current for example. Bow into a neutral position against the forces or the wind and current allows control of the boat moving forward or backwards with little effort to maintain position. This is helpful to understand when waiting for bridges to open or waiting on a dock assignment when you arrive at a destination. To say when a boat is in neutral is just to broad or a statement and can be misunderstood by a novice.
@@ElliYacht1 your welcome, I forwarded the video to a new female captain I’m helping understand the effects of wind, current etc. I haven’t had a chance to check your other vids yet. But any you’d recommend for a new boat owner I’m helping I’ll forward to her. We’re in the north east so she has plenty of time to watch them before the next boating season starts.
Of, course, it is wise ti get professional and seasoned help to learn a skill. Curious as no mention was made of using the bow-thruster to assist. Was it used? Learned some valuables here myself. Thanks, guys.
I really don´t why the reversed should be "pumped", instead of finding a balanced rpm on the reverse shaft that fits the forward shaft. e.g. that the forward shaft is in leverposition 2, the reverse shaft need to have a leverposition of 3. Then you have more time for monitoring what is happening instead of constantly have do do something about it./Håkan (Master Mariner, Unlimited)
I’m sure Karlynn would have preferred I wasn’t there ;-) I will admit I picked up some good tips and some reminders along the way. It was a bit embarrassing that I was rusty handling the lines. We’re going to trade off responsibilities from here on out... kinda scary but, that’s how we need to learn.
That was a shipyard fairway in South Lake Union, Seattle. It’s one of the few salt to fresh water accessible grouping of shipyards in the US… we call it home.
“🥂HAPPY🍷🍫BIRTHDAY 🎂!” Awesome that you’re endeavouring to enhance your piloting skills. I super encourage you to get your captains license, just from the safety aspect it makes sense. And you will enjoy the knowledge, skill and feel of the vessel. Remember also that seasoned veterans can have a bad day, own it, learn from it and add it to the wisdom pile and teach others. Jon I see line & fender duty in your future...
Not impressed with that so called captain. In addition to her falling down jeans, she should have said, "port" not "left." Was a time a buddy of mine had just received his 6 pack despite the FACT he was unable to pack our 44 ft. spt. fish down the canal. One can have all the book knowledge on the planet but without "hands on" experience the former is worthless.
Thanks for your comment. On behalf of Captain Linda Lewis she has 45 years experience and 15 teaching individuals and couples. The reason she used the term left and right instead of port or starboard is for the students sake. Everyone knows instinctively left and right and when having to make a quick move the last thing you need to think about is if it is port or starboard.
It was recorded before anyone had a clue about indoor transmission… you might not urge Captain was in the high risk category so, ya she was a bit twitchy.
@Elli-Yacht I did know that. however I know you're intelligent? And you know the masking. Or slave muzzeling or diaper wearing served no reality of use, like trying to stop mosquitoes with a chain link fence! I never wore it at all during the covid.. well, except for one time on the train, and I did it and realized that it wasn't my true self to acquiesce my intelligence to insanity and I took it off quickly. And of course I got yelled at by the insane conductor but I did not mind. Thank you
Oh sweetheart, this was recorded when the only ‘essential’ services provided had to be masked. If we didn’t mask we couldn’t have a certified Captain work with Karlynn. We considered the sacrifice worth the education and sharing it. That said, Vote appropriately, so we don’t have to make that sacrifice in the future. - Peace
