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jrc · 08-28-2008, 08:47 PM

Ok any docking experts out there?

I have to back into my slip. My slip has a dock on the starboard side and another boat to port. There is nothing between me and the next boat, it's about 2 feet away.

When the wind blows across the slips and blow me towards the next boat, docking is challenging. I have to try and get in before the wind takes my bow. I put out fenders but I would still rather not bump the boat.

Any hints? My boat is a twin engine sterndrive boat with no bow thruster.

08-28-2008, 08:47 PM	#1
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Windy Docking Experts Ok any docking experts out there? I have to back into my slip. My slip has a dock on the starboard side and another boat to port. There is nothing between me and the next boat, it's about 2 feet away. When the wind blows across the slips and blow me towards the next boat, docking is challenging. I have to try and get in before the wind takes my bow. I put out fenders but I would still rather not bump the boat. Any hints? My boat is a twin engine sterndrive boat with no bow thruster.