Last Saturday we splashed the
Pearson with plans to sail her to her new marina. However, Mother Nature had different plans as the morning was hot with only 3-5kn south westerlies; certainly not nearly enough to move the
boat loaded with cruising
gear under sail. So, the PO and I fired up the iron genny and started out for the marina with me at the
helm.
This is the first boat I really piloted with a
wheel, so it took me a little time to get the hang of not over
steering her and not thinking in reverse when I wanted to make a turn (haha). The 15" max prop moved her against the outgoing tidal
current smoothly and without noticeable vibration which was a reassuring feeling against my hands.
When we got to the marina entrance, the PO prepared the
dock lines while I made a few figure-of-eights and doughnuts to pass the time and learn how very maneuverable the boat was. I handed off the
helm to the PO to take her into the slip as I'm going to need a lot of practice before I am comfortable driving her bulk into that tiny, microscopic slot. At least, that's what it looks like to me now....
Dock lines tied off,
engine shut down, and we're finally on the
water at our new home!!!
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