Docking Twin screw No bow thruster

[redoak007]

When docking port side to, and your bow is alongside the dock, what is the best way to keep/pull your stern in?
- Rudder to starboard, astern on inboard/port engine?
- No rudder, astern on port/inboard engine?

Thanks
Redoak007

 

[Tassie 1]

Have a 30 ft fb with twin mercruisers
I just use the motors to manoeuvre in the berth, one in reverse, one in forward...jiggle each in and out of gear as necessary.

Barely touch the helm.

 

[redoak007]

Have a 30 ft fb with twin mercruisers
I just use the motors to manoeuvre in the berth, one in reverse, one in forward...jiggle each in and out of gear as necessary.

Barely touch the helm.

Yeah I find that works, but then I am doing the see-saw, bow/stern dance. I should have specified this is for a vessel 60'. I normally do not use the helm at all. Are you able to walk/crab your boat?

Thanks

 

[Tassie 1]

The berth l use is short enough...and normally protected enough...so l don't have to do much.

But l have never used a 60ft boat either.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

Yeah with a breeze it can be a challenge. Practice, practice, buy a bow thruster.

 

[FunInDuhSun]

When docking port side to, and your bow is alongside the dock, what is the best way to keep/pull your stern in?
- Rudder to starboard, astern on inboard/port engine?
- No rudder, astern on port/inboard engine?

Thanks
Redoak007

Welcome to IBoats!
With the bow near the dock, tie a line between your forward port cleat and the dock. Shift into reverse gear, rudders turned to port. The boat will pull toward the stern and parallel to the dock. Done!
Current and breeze can make these moves more complex and frustrating. Learn how the boat reacts to forces such as these.