Good video. I see folks PANIC once in a while maneuvering around the marina. When they panic it seems their actions become faster and their boat becomes more uncontrollable at the same time. As you said if you go slow you can better maintain control of your momentum. When I moved up to a cruiser my sales person said you can't hurt much if you go slow.
Going from single handing a 33 ft sailboat to now buying a twin screw power in the 40 ft range, I have felt pretty apprehensive about single handing that. With your help I believe I will thrill the peanut gallery in a good way. Thanks!
We're moored at a marina on the TSW which is currently affected by a very strong current (open damn infrastructure to lower high water from all this season's rain). Our slip is positioned at a right angle to the current flow. Would love to see a video showing best procedure to handle our situation
nailed it with momentum!! On a single engine which I have (30ft a large single) I use momentum and ensure a correct approach. If the approach is off or wrong I abort and try again.
Im working on a Crarver Mariner 3297 with twin Mercs its not in the water yet but my heart rate rises just thinking of this but you did a great job explaining this.
@@boatinglessons I have, he's very busy. Great prices compared to some other dealers in the UK, but not much stock ATM. I have a boat, so there's no rush, but I will keep looking at their site, thanks.
Develop a relationship with them as many boats may not make the site (that is happening with us). Watch my 2021 Boat Market video if you haven’t already :)
Thank you for a very helpful video. I am soon to be handling my 33 twin inboard and I worry about docking at my home where I have boat immediately fore and aft, so maybe 50 of dock area with other boats across the canal. Am I best to back in then try to spin the bow in?
If you have separate throttle and gears (that aren't modern fly by wire) what stops you shifting in to gear when you have too much throttle on, trashing the gearbox? On a single control you can't do that. Is there something to prevent shifting over a certain amount of revs?
Most of them do not have that protection Nick. That is why I advise to try and “ignore the throttle” when docking if possible. Fly by wire on newer boats makes this much easier. With the increase of boaters lately a lot of older technology boats are still out there in use though
I had no idea you guys were located in eastern Ont until your last video I watched. How’s the inventory looking? Should I come see you in the winter for our first boat purchase?
Hi Colin! Inventory is ultra low and we have already sold through 35% of our 2022 allotment (taken deposits on build slots). Why wait till winter? It’s much more pleasant to shop now, could get out on that water to test drive some things, and with a small deposit can secure your boat for next year (when you feel ready). sean@lenscove.com
... I don't get it. When I grew up in the sixties and seventies most of the "twin screws" where set-up w/ Port Engine/Starboard Engine controls ... shifters on the inside w/ throttles on the outside ... NOT ... shifters together and throttles together too. I could not use the set-up you have. Too much twisting around to see properly when you are "backing down" and looking over your shoulders. I was taught ... center the helm, and leave it alone at slow speeds ... and put your butt on the helm, face aft and work the controls that way. Now you are facing the direction the boat is traveling to back into the slip /back-down and can see/watch the pilings and dock ... Always check the engines shifting/idling BEFORE you get near the dock ... a engine stall could be a BIG problem ... go slow!!! ... but also learn to "goose" the throttles lightly as needed to provide that lil' bit of power to slow down, stop a turn/swing or counter a gust of wind or current (sometimes you need to NOT hang there allowing the wind/current to get to you) ... I would go out of the marina and PRACTICE ... PRACTICE and then PRACTICE some more. Till it was second nature and I knew exactly how the boat would react
@@boatinglessons ... Yep, most of those engine controls where the "Morse" w/ cable controls ... but on "fly by wire" controls it should be very easy to set-up the controls like I grew up w/ ... those cables could be stiff and hard to bend/run ... ( I helped install/add flying bridges to several boats and had to run those control systems )
You have a great style for explanation. I’ve learned so much from your videos to where I’ll be a newbie+ when I get my boat next month!
Wow, that is such a great compliment. Thank you!
Good video. I see folks PANIC once in a while maneuvering around the marina. When they panic it seems their actions become faster and their boat becomes more uncontrollable at the same time. As you said if you go slow you can better maintain control of your momentum. When I moved up to a cruiser my sales person said you can't hurt much if you go slow.
Going from single handing a 33 ft sailboat to now buying a twin screw power in the 40 ft range, I have felt pretty apprehensive about single handing that. With your help I believe I will thrill the peanut gallery in a good way. Thanks!
Wow - so happy to help in any small way we can!
We're moored at a marina on the TSW which is currently affected by a very strong current (open damn infrastructure to lower high water from all this season's rain). Our slip is positioned at a right angle to the current flow. Would love to see a video showing best procedure to handle our situation
Good clear instructions and advice - excellent gear shift controls. Throttles far away. But that boat - yikes - they look weirder every year!
And there was another great video for us beginners! Keep em coming! =)
Wow, thanks!! That means a lot 😀
Great video……..glad you didn’t use bow thruster.
I’ve never used one in over 40 years of boating. 😊
Thanks Tom! It does make people feel more comfortable sometimes and I prefer the challenge without it to0 ;)
We are getting our boat next month and your video was really a great help keep them coming!!
Thank you Susan, so kind of you to say! Excited for you :)
First rule of close quarters boat operations, only go as fast as you are willing to crash into the dock.
This is how I learned and what I tell people as well. It really simplifies the process and helps people slow down
nailed it with momentum!!
On a single engine which I have (30ft a large single) I use momentum and ensure a correct approach. If the approach is off or wrong I abort and try again.
You are so right Andy! 💯
Im working on a Crarver Mariner 3297 with twin Mercs its not in the water yet but my heart rate rises just thinking of this but you did a great job explaining this.
So happy for you! Thanks for the kind words. Send us a pic when you can :). sean@lenscove.com
I enjoy you videos. I'm going to buy my first boat next year and these lessons are a great tool for me.
I'd buy a boat from them if I could afford the shipping and import fees to the UK!! :)
So glad to hear it Ryan! I am excited for you :)
Nick, that has to be the nicest compliment. Thank you 😊
Have you talked to Robin at Cambrian Boats in Swansea?
@@boatinglessons I have, he's very busy. Great prices compared to some other dealers in the UK, but not much stock ATM. I have a boat, so there's no rush, but I will keep looking at their site, thanks.
Develop a relationship with them as many boats may not make the site (that is happening with us). Watch my 2021 Boat Market video if you haven’t already :)
Super helpful and learnable, thanks!
We appreciate your positive feedback! Thank you 😊
Thank you for a very helpful video. I am soon to be handling my 33 twin inboard and I worry about docking at my home where I have boat immediately fore and aft, so maybe 50 of dock area with other boats across the canal. Am I best to back in then try to spin the bow in?
Waiting to see one in 2 knots of current and 15 knot winds.
Omg hahaa .. Missing the key info for how to maneuver boat right or left using the shifters !
If you have separate throttle and gears (that aren't modern fly by wire) what stops you shifting in to gear when you have too much throttle on, trashing the gearbox? On a single control you can't do that. Is there something to prevent shifting over a certain amount of revs?
Most of them do not have that protection Nick. That is why I advise to try and “ignore the throttle” when docking if possible. Fly by wire on newer boats makes this much easier.
With the increase of boaters lately a lot of older technology boats are still out there in use though
I had no idea you guys were located in eastern Ont until your last video I watched. How’s the inventory looking? Should I come see you in the winter for our first boat purchase?
Hi Colin! Inventory is ultra low and we have already sold through 35% of our 2022 allotment (taken deposits on build slots). Why wait till winter? It’s much more pleasant to shop now, could get out on that water to test drive some things, and with a small deposit can secure your boat for next year (when you feel ready). sean@lenscove.com
... I don't get it. When I grew up in the sixties and seventies most of the "twin screws" where set-up w/ Port Engine/Starboard Engine controls ... shifters on the inside w/ throttles on the outside ... NOT ... shifters together and throttles together too. I could not use the set-up you have. Too much twisting around to see properly when you are "backing down" and looking over your shoulders. I was taught ... center the helm, and leave it alone at slow speeds ... and put your butt on the helm, face aft and work the controls that way. Now you are facing the direction the boat is traveling to back into the slip /back-down and can see/watch the pilings and dock ... Always check the engines shifting/idling BEFORE you get near the dock ... a engine stall could be a BIG problem ... go slow!!! ... but also learn to "goose" the throttles lightly as needed to provide that lil' bit of power to slow down, stop a turn/swing or counter a gust of wind or current (sometimes you need to NOT hang there allowing the wind/current to get to you) ... I would go out of the marina and PRACTICE ... PRACTICE and then PRACTICE some more. Till it was second nature and I knew exactly how the boat would react
There are some (particularly fly by wire) controls that are all in one on newer boats. We see it both ways and I agree it can make it easier
@@boatinglessons ... Yep, most of those engine controls where the "Morse" w/ cable controls ... but on "fly by wire" controls it should be very easy to set-up the controls like I grew up w/ ... those cables could be stiff and hard to bend/run ... ( I helped install/add flying bridges to several boats and had to run those control systems )
Never approach a dock any faster than you want to hit it.
Good one!
Great video! Great instructions!
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