Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

[haulnazz15]

Re: Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

If you wanted to simulate using a trolling-motor to pull you into a slip, simply back into your slip with the main engine instead of pulling forward into it. Seriously guys?? Quadracopters and RC tech??!!!

 

[cyclops2]

Re: Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

You must have the boat with a pointed stern. Canoe ?

Most boats in reverse are a handfull compared to bow first. I have watched salt water boats backing in. I have also seen marinas ORDER everyone to pull in bow first ONLY. Or take your boat somewhere else.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

The old piling and a rope trick works wonders. Use the piling to pivot the back of the boat into the slip. We used to back a 40' charter boat into the last slip on a deadend using this method.

http://www.seaskills.com/files/SeaSkillsSpringLinesColumnDIY.pdf

 

[cyclops2]

Re: Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

I was wondering who was snapping off all the pilings.

 

[H20Rat]

Re: Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

Seriously guys?? Quadracopters and RC tech??!!!

Didn't say it was practical, useful, or cost effective... Would just be really cool! In reality it isn't that far from a pod system, which are starting to be seen on smaller and smaller boats.

 

[cyclops2]

Re: Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

Thanks Smokingcrater.

I could not remember the correct name for a joy stick used in boat controls.

 

[CZSteve]

Re: Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

Second outing today and all is easy money...
Out and back in without needing any assistance from my wife with the boat hook - just needed to find the 'sweet' spot making the turn.

 

[25thmustang]

Re: Tight alley getting in / out of slip - trolling motor benefit???

The best part about boating... next time it might be easy, or might be hard. Every adventure is different.