So MtmE's picture got me thinking. I would usually back my boat in to docks in order to make sure the bow didn't rub as well as have eaier access to cleats for tie off. How do you dock?
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So MtmE's picture got me thinking. I would usually back my boat in to docks in order to make sure the bow didn't rub as well as have eaier access to cleats for tie off. How do you dock?
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We always "back in", the boat ties up better.
Bang em if you have to :D
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On the Schiada I made up a line that is approx 25' long with a snap hook in the middle. I hook this to the bow eye and stretch it equally between the cleats on both sides of a slip (assuming a single slip) and then single lines on each side at the rear cleats of the boat and dock. This method keep the boat completely "Sprung" and even though I still put out bumpers the seldom if ever touch the dock.
With the pontoon I just tie off the 4 cleats and hang the bumpers.....but then again it's only a pontoon so who really cares.......that's the beauty of driving one of those sleds :D
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Originally Posted by 28eliminator
Hey... You're in my spot. LOL
I back in,, two reasons, it seems to tie up better, and if some one is going to hit the boat, I'd rather them hit the bow, then run into and over the drive.
I was just borrowing it :PQuote:
Originally Posted by havaduner
I also like showing off how good I can back the boat up and park it..................lol
This one was a real bitch, even with the bow thruster... 52'
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With ramming speed...
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Originally Posted by 78Southwind
That sounds like instructions for a different thread. :yikes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotboat
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Back in.
Been boating for over 20 years and was a pro until I started boating again in Havasu 10 year ago. Used to beaching the boat that I am still relearning how to back into docs a Topock.
It's all about the length of the boat vs the length of the dock. Most guys 25 and over should be backing in IMO. It allows better access from cockpit to the dock. 24 ft and under like my 23 footer usually fit well bow in first without hitting the center while using the cleats. The only places I usually have to back into are the springs and the blue water. Their docks are short imo.
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Originally Posted by Hotboat
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Originally Posted by Eli
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I've always pulled straight in. Never liked how any of my boats tied up bit somehow just muddle through the process.
I used to tied the front cleats straight across to each side of the dock to center the boat and then tie each rear cleat to each side. But usually this made the boat stick way out in the rear.
I might have to give the back in method some practice time soon.
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Cleats...what are those?:happy:
Athletes wear them for traction :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by 78Southwind
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Originally Posted by Ziggy
I thought that's what you meant.