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Post by wndsnd on Apr 19, 2017 3:28:31 GMT
What is your method. Since the cabin is enclosed from the sides unless you have a Marlin, I am guessing the stern line is preset to length and ready, as you drive up you go to neutral, set the stern, and return now to helm. Now I am thinking a combination of forward idle and thruster to keep bow in while you return out the rear of cabin and jump off with a bow line stretched to the cockpit for quick Grasp?
I think some technique similar would work, but we have a current run as well. So I am worrying about getting to these lines from the helm and doing it alone.
You 795 guys must have it worked out. Thanks.
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Post by paulmcc on Apr 23, 2017 20:48:35 GMT
I do it pretty much as you describe. It can be challenging with wind pushing you off to keep the nose in but forward idle plus thruster works. If it's really tight and strong wind i sometimes get bow line fixed first because there's more windage there but can be hard to get back on boat doing that. I often think a midships cleat would be a useful addition, esp when single handed.
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Post by wndsnd on Apr 24, 2017 3:00:58 GMT
Do you think you could reach a mid mounted cleat from out the window?
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Post by rene460 on Apr 24, 2017 4:12:40 GMT
Hi wndsnd,
The problem is much the same whether power or sail. More difference between boats than between power and sail as a single factor.
I have found that the midship cleat solves the docking problem very well. By the way, it does not have to be midships, just as far as practical from the centre line. Anywhere in about the mid half of the boat works just as well if it is easier to reach. Even a stern line can be made to work if necessary. Once you have the line cleated you can gently power forward or reverse, so long as you have enough room or a short line to bring the boat in. The only one that does not work is the bow line, because it is on or very near the centre line of the boat so you cannot use it to turn the boat.
rene460
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Post by iancymru on Apr 24, 2017 12:06:58 GMT
Hi I also do a lot of single handed handling albeit on a yacht and find these simple attachments a great help for getting a rope shore quickly. I now would not be without them, also avoids the leap ashore onto slippery low pontoons. www.dockingstick.com/store/p1/Docking_Stick_TwinPack_Canada_Only%C2%A0%28I also use a fender flex bow fender to land the bow against the pontoon and drive against it to pin in the bow and use rudder to hold in the stern in before deploying the docking sticks. Both bits of kit are simple well made bits of kit. www.danfender.com/SEEEMS/1696.asp |
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Post by Capt’n Ron on Apr 24, 2017 22:03:36 GMT
I added a pop out mid ship cleat and I use it all the time. Really helps for solo docking and general use. One of the best things added to the boat!  |
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Post by wndsnd on Apr 25, 2017 0:47:51 GMT
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Post by wool on Jul 28, 2018 22:00:26 GMT
I added a pop out mid ship cleat and I use it all the time. Really helps for solo docking and general use. One of the best things added to the boat! Hi, How is the mid ship cleat attached? Is it bolted through the deck and nuts on the inside on the back wall of the kitchen? Is there only single Layer of fiberglas there? Can I kindly ask for some photos!? |
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