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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

02-08-2016, 21:38

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Maneuverability of a Full Keel Sailboat when backing

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Posted By Pendragon35

Re: Maneuverability of a Full Keel Sailboat when backing

I single hand an Alberg 35 and backing against an after spring is how I normally get away from parallel docks. As you say, it lets me work everything without going forward.

Backing out of my slip...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

30-11-2014, 11:05

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Maneuverability of a Full Keel Sailboat when backing

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Posted By Pendragon35

Re: Maneuverability of a Full Keel Sailboat when backing

Thanks for the detail. I do about the same thing. My slip is to starboard, there's a Catalina 36 in the one before with a dinghy on davits. I like to park bow in; more private.

I motor down to...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

25-11-2014, 06:53

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Maneuverability of a Full Keel Sailboat when backing

Views: 27,487

Posted By Pendragon35

Re: Maneuverability of a Full Keel Sailboat when backing

I've had an Alberg 35 for about six months and yes, backing is a strange and mysterious process. Right hand prop so the stern works to port. I've learned to use a floating spring, a shot of reverse,...

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