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Originally Posted by Wolfeboro_Baja
Some day, I'll have to get some advice from someone who's more proficient at backing in tight quarters. Any volunteers?  |
Take it in and out of gear while backing to keep the speed down. Some deep-V boats with single stern drives tend to back in a straight line, but with the boat skewed (crabbing) if allowed to build enough speed. Mine does this wickedly. I suspect that's what's happening to yours. With light (engine at idle) bursts of thrust, the boat will simply follow the propeller(s). The other option is to use a spring line and power to spin the boat around 180 degrees after going on the "inside".
Strive to have a helper with a boat hook and a big fender at hand in close quarters, regardless...