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newbieJP
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03 Jul 2019 : 11:50:47
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Well, I've finished renovating my 23ft Norman, first boat, bought last October. Could anyone put me in touch with a instructor ( if there is such a person )to accompany me for an hour or so, or if there is a kind hearted person available, even better, willing to pay expenses. The boat is moored at Shardlow Marina, Derby. thanks  |
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Jul 2019 : 22:15:05
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Do the same as most others and just get out on the water and have a go, the main points to remember are:
boats steer from the back and they don't react straight away so steer a bit and wait to see how much otherwise you will end up having to correct and zigzag down the river like most of did at some point.
Motor boats only steer when there is some power on, throttle back too much when things go a bit wrong and you lose steering, often it's better to use more power to get out of the way.
If the water is running with any strength try to moor against the flow and it will happen slower with more steering control.
Propellers kick sideways in reverse, try it in open water and get used to the effect as it can be useful for manouvering (more on fixed shafts than outboards/outdrives).
Run ropes back to the cockpit to make mooring easier.
You will soon get the hang of it, if you find it hard have another beer or two and try again.....
NBAS--The communal colostomy bag of the boating community.
 Visit leomagill.co.uk |
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Margaret
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Jul 2019 : 13:51:40
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A rope in middle is very useful when mooring. Sometimes a good idea to have it fastened to the stern as well.
J.L mee |
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trevork
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Posted - 04 Jul 2019 : 23:18:12
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| I wish I was nearer to you John, I needed some reassurance when I first started out with my Norman and was lucky enough to find some. Hopefully there is somone who has yet to read this and lives nearby and can maybe spare you a couple of hours. We used to have some members at Sawley Marina, Beeston and, I think, Shardlow but that was years ago. |
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newbieJP
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jul 2019 : 19:02:02
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Hi, thanks for the good advice, wiil do.quote:
Originally posted by df
Do the same as most others and just get out on the water and have a go, the main points to remember are:
boats steer from the back and they don't react straight away so steer a bit and wait to see how much otherwise you will end up having to correct and zigzag down the river like most of did at some point.
Motor boats only steer when there is some power on, throttle back too much when things go a bit wrong and you lose steering, often it's better to use more power to get out of the way.
If the water is running with any strength try to moor against the flow and it will happen slower with more steering control.
Propellers kick sideways in reverse, try it in open water and get used to the effect as it can be useful for manouvering (more on fixed shafts than outboards/outdrives).
Run ropes back to the cockpit to make mooring easier.
You will soon get the hang of it, if you find it hard have another beer or two and try again.....
NBAS--The communal colostomy bag of the boating community.
Visit leomagill.co.uk
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newbieJP
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jul 2019 : 19:05:31
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Hi, thanks for your reply, much appreciated.quote:
Originally posted by trevork
I wish I was nearer to you John, I needed some reassurance when I first started out with my Norman and was lucky enough to find some. Hopefully there is somone who has yet to read this and lives nearby and can maybe spare you a couple of hours. We used to have some members at Sawley Marina, Beeston and, I think, Shardlow but that was years ago.
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newbieJP
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jul 2019 : 19:07:51
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Hi, good advice, thanks.quote:
Originally posted by Margaret
A rope in middle is very useful when mooring. Sometimes a good idea to have it fastened to the stern as well.
J.L mee
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