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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

02-06-2017, 07:47

Replies: 22

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

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Posted By Dockhead

Re: Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Yes, I agree with you, and I do employ your #1 method. In combination with the bow thruster! That technique works extremely well with the thruster because you can bump out the bow together with...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

02-06-2017, 00:05

Replies: 22

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Views: 4,878

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

That's my standard technique. However, I usually don't do it in forward like this; rather I reverse out using a spring line from the bow. Why?

The wind is working against you, the way it's done...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

01-06-2017, 11:11

Replies: 22

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Views: 4,878

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

01-06-2017, 08:54

Replies: 22

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Views: 4,878

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Yes, but that is really 99% up to the skipper, to get this performance out of the crew. It takes a very clear explanation, and then confirmation that you have been completely understood, then it...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

01-06-2017, 08:51

Replies: 22

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Views: 4,878

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Yes, if you're trying to get out against the wind, always back out, so that the wind is working with you instead of against you, to pivot the boat in the right direction. Actually, any time you need...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

01-06-2017, 05:35

Replies: 22

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Views: 4,878

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

All very good advice.

I don't have any problem using spring lines single handed - I just run them to the cockpit. The key is not to use too heavy line for them. -- they don't have to be like...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

01-06-2017, 05:23

Replies: 22

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Views: 4,878

Posted By Dockhead

Re: Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Yes, a dinghy tug can be a great thing! I used to use my old wheel steered 25 horsepower dinghy for this from time to time when I had crew -- works fantastic. Haven't tried my new light dinghy with...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

01-06-2017, 02:58

Replies: 22

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Views: 4,878

Posted By Dockhead

Spring Line and Bow Thruster Used in Combination

Complex harbor maneuvers are one of the scariest things I do in my boat. There is nothing which I encounter offshore on a regular basis which causes me to worry about being in control, but I...

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