Yes! That was me! I really like the crew going overboard at the end. That kind of boat loyalty is hard to cultivate. :)
Those guys were good! Dennis C. On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 7:45 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dennis, > > I took a video of you backing in. Very professional! You can see what I > saw at the following link. > > https://youtu.be/rOCk8V0uee8 > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Oct 26, 2016 4:46 PM, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> Touche's slip is to port when approaching. I approach slowly about a >> half boat length off the piling line. I've already looked at the windexes >> of the stationary boats to determine the wind. I've looked at the water on >> the pilings for any current. >> >> When Touche's shrouds are about center of the slip next to me, I shift to >> reverse and turn the bow away from the slip. With the rudder still hard to >> starboard, the boat still has a bit of forward way. As the boat begins to >> gather sternway, I ease the rudder and the throttle. Prop walk is pulling >> the boat past the starboard bow piling and into the slip. Once clear of >> the starboard bow piling, I use the rudder and throttle to back fully into >> the slip. Once in, a bit of forward thrust stops the boat. Easy. >> >> However, the caveat to "easy" is I've been doing it for 17 years. The >> first few tries were ugly. It does take a lot of practice to achieve a >> smooth stern in docking. For those who master it, it's a source of pride. >> I think I'm the only guy on my pier that can do it smoothly. >> >> And...on occasion, I do completely bungle a docking. BTW, Touche' has a >> Martec 2 blade folder. >> >> My neighbor does things a bit differently. He motors well past his slip >> then backs up and swings into his slip using the rudder. More of a brute >> force approach rather than finesse. >> >> On a few occasions I've had the opportunity to watch the weigh ins at a >> couple of fishing tournaments. The skill of the charter captains is >> phenomenal. They come into a harbor, motor to the center of a fairway, use >> the two engines to spin the boat's stern into the fairway, back directly >> down the fairway in what seems an impossibly straight line, stop within a >> gnat's whisker of the bulkhead, then gently place the boat's stern against >> the bulkhead and keep it there with a bit of reverse. The crew offloads >> the catches for weighing, the crowd roars with each weight announcement. >> Then, as quickly as it came, the boat is gone. Amazing seamanship. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> mandeville, LA >> >> On Wed, Oct 26, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Chuck S via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> FWIW, I heard it explained that propwalk originates because the shaft is >>> at an angle to horizontal. The more angle the more prop walk. Also, more >>> surface area of the prop causes more prop walk. Sail drives have the least >>> prop walk because their shaft is horizontal, not at an angle. Power boats >>> with outboards have very little propwalk. Powerboats with inboards and >>> angled shafts have the most prop walk as their props are huge, too. >>> >>> Propwalk is not a problem but a sideways thrust that if used wisely, can >>> be very helpful at times. >>> >>> When docking stern first, I get the boat moving where I want it and >>> shift into neutral. I leave the throttle at idle and shift into reverse >>> just long enough to keep her moving. To slow or to stop, I place the >>> shifter into foreward only long enough to stop. Impulse power vs warp >>> power. >>> >>> Chuck Scheaffer >>> Resolute 1990 C&C 34R >>> >>> On October 26, 2016 at 1:20 AM Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> I had issues with my 2 blade Martec though not as bad as you describe. >>> I would open with a clunk, sometimes stick when opening, and have some bad >>> vibrations. A surveyor informed me it should be be rebuilt, which is in the >>> works. I replaced it with a 3 blade Campbell Sailer prop, which I'm >>> happy with, although reversing with the Martec had way less prop walk. >>> >>> >>>> Hey guys, with all of the discussion on props it reminded me that I'm >>>> having an issue with my 2 blade folding prop. Pretty sure it's the >>>> Martec >>>> that you all are mentioning. >>>> I continue to have issues with one blade not opening after we've been >>>> out >>>> sailing. Once we drop the sails and go to engage the engine and prop it >>>> fails to open one side and I get severe vibrations. Is this a normal >>>> thing >>>> with these props? It truly makes me want to just get a fixed prop. >>>> Unfortunately that's not in the budget right now though. >>>> So far I've tried: >>>> - to come to a complete stop and try again >>>> - Kick it into reverse and then back to forward >>>> - short kick to full throttle. >>>> >>>> The last time we were out nothing worked. We ended up limping along >>>> back to >>>> our slip. Afterwards I checked it by rotating it from the inside and it >>>> sounded like both blades would open when it was facing down because I >>>> heard >>>> the clunk. >>>> Occasionally it will open but it's not a first time thing. On departure >>>> from the slip I don't have any issues, it's only when trying to reengage >>>> the motor after a sail. It's really frustratin >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. 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