[Rhodes22-list] Tuning our boat and Backing into slip

[TN Rhodey]

David,

I know it sounds obvious but make sure your rudder is all the way down. I 
haven't tried raking IMF so I can't comment. Have you tried tightening 
backstay?

Backing up just takes practice. In tight spots using the rudder and prop 
together really help. If sharp turns are needed having the CB down helps. I 
also like to back in.

Wally

>From: "David Meacham" <dmeacham at dmv.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Tuning our boat and Backing into slip
>Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 11:56:12 -0400
>
>We have two questions, if anyone could help us with these issues.
>
>1.)  We want to tune our boat to have a little "weather" helm rather than 
>"lee" helm.  The standard method for correction is to lengthen  the 
>forestay.  Currently our IMF mast is standing off a true right angle, with 
>a smaller angle aft.  I am hesitant to lengthen the forestay, in fear of 
>putting extra strain on the IMF bearings with a mast that is not 
>perpendicular.  Please advise us on a solution.
>
>2.)  Does anyone have any tips on backing into a slip?  We have a 4-stroke, 
>5-horse Mercury engine.  Backing into our slip would give us easier access 
>to our cockpit, rather than walking across the bow.  I would want to 
>continue the practice of keeping the rudder up when not in use.  Does the 
>best backing method include rudder and centerboard up and relying solely on 
>the outboard motor alone?
>
>Awaiting responses from the Rhodes list.        Thank you,
>
>David Meacham
>dmeacham at dmv.com
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