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BroadHopper · 05-04-2017, 07:30 AM

I've back into slips many times, all kinds of boats! Twin screws are great if you have a large boat over 27'. Less than that any single prop drive can handle the task. The Volvo DP and the Bravo III provide more 'torque' to the water so the are more responsive. All it takes is a bit of practice!

The steering knob is a godsend! The JC Whitney catalog has them. You will notice many CDLs have them on their steering wheels.

Love doing 'tight quarters'. Try backing into a slip between the 'B' and 'C' docks at LLM with a 23 footer. Took a few tries but it can be done. It's all about anticipating then drift of the boat and how then torque of the motor effect the drift. Add the wind and or current if any and your going to have fun!

05-04-2017, 07:30 AM	#24
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,513 Thanks: 3,119 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Backing into slips I've back into slips many times, all kinds of boats! Twin screws are great if you have a large boat over 27'. Less than that any single prop drive can handle the task. The Volvo DP and the Bravo III provide more 'torque' to the water so the are more responsive. All it takes is a bit of practice! The steering knob is a godsend! The JC Whitney catalog has them. You will notice many CDLs have them on their steering wheels. Love doing 'tight quarters'. Try backing into a slip between the 'B' and 'C' docks at LLM with a 23 footer. Took a few tries but it can be done. It's all about anticipating then drift of the boat and how then torque of the motor effect the drift. Add the wind and or current if any and your going to have fun! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.