I especially noticed the name of the boat "Hard to Handle". Amazing crew work.
Gary ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 10:41 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Gary, > > Here's a video of the boat docking contest in Solomons 2015. I posted it > earlier and jokingly said it was Dennis expertly handling his boat. > > https://youtu.be/rOCk8V0uee8 > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Oct 27, 2016 10:20 AM, "Gary Nylander via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Around here (mid-Chesapeake) we have a number of festivals featuring >> watermen handling their work boats in docking contests. To watch these guys >> spin and back 40+ foot single screw boats should humiliate all of us….. >> they are impressive, even the teenagers. >> >> >> >> Gary >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Joel >> Aronson via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:50 AM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Boat Handling Skill >> >> >> >> I've got a friend with a Riveria with the pod. Makes docking more like a >> video game. >> >> >> >> With twin screws you should be able to put a power boar or cat almost >> anywhere. With one engine in forward and one in reverse it will pivot in >> place. You don't use the wheel when docking twin screws. >> >> >> >> Joel >> >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 9:19 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> I agree. Some skippers demonstrate great seamanship. >> >> Then there's the joy of a well equipped boat. >> >> Couple years ago, a fella with a nice MJM 40 (https://mjmyachts.com/40z) >> was leaving a side to docking just in front of Touche'. Being a helpful >> sort, I wandered up and asked if he needed help getting away from the >> pier. With a wry smile, he graciously thanked me but declined. He then >> finished untying and placed himself at the helm station. With a couple of >> slight control moves, the MJM moved directly away from the pier. He >> explained that not only was the boat equipped with a bow thruster but also >> pod drives. >> >> From the MJM website: >> >> " >> >> *Joystick Computerized Control*The primary design goal for the 40z was >> to create a 40 foot powerboat that would handle like a 30-footer at idle >> speeds in tricky docking situations. The new Volvo-Penta IPS or Yanmar >> joystick control technology makes this goal a reality. The IPS system works >> with twin pod drives under the hull and the Yanmar with twin sterndrives. >> When conventional twin-engine controls are in neutral, a single joystick >> takes over with fingertip control. There are no thrusters. Through a unique >> computer program, each drive unit is independently operated in terms of >> direction, rpm and forward-reverse gear. This new system works far more >> intuitively than conventional twin shaft drives or joystick/thruster >> operated jet drives." >> >> Dennis C. >> >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 8:05 AM, robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: >> >> On 2016-10-26 5:45 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: >> >> "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. " >> >> >> Dennis: >> >> The other day I watched a club member with a 40' powerboat come into a >> narrow fairway at our club (not much wider than his boat) and turn it >> around 180 degrees to parallel dock ....the boat literately pivoted in a >> stationary position......he was on the fly bridge. >> >> I said the people standing next to me what great boat handling. One >> member responded and said "well, anybody can do that with bow thrusters" . >> >> I responded and said "His boat does not have bow or stern thrusters, that >> is what makes it so impressive". No response from him. >> >> Rob Abbott >> AZURA >> C&C 32- 84 >> Halifax, N.S. >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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! >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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