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

[TN Rhodey]

Richard,

I think it is easier to back in a R22 then back out. Coming in I have enough 
boat speed to easily steer in reverse. If you come in hot head on, reverse 
isn't going to help much. If you do manage to come in to fast in reverse 
braking with forward prop actually works. Backing in also makes it easier 
for me to head out especially if it is really blowing hard. Lastly backing 
in protects the outboard from would be pirates. To each his own. :-)

Wally


>From: "Richard Smith" <sailnut at att.net>
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>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Tuning our boat and Backing into slip
>Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 11:19:11 -0400
>
>1:  You can adjust the helm via the vertical position of the rudder blade.
>Just play with the downhaul till you get the proper amount of weather helm.
>
>2:  Sailboats are famous for their lack of control while backing.  It's 
>best
>to enter a slip bow first.  In the alternative you would need someone on 
>the
>slip finger to handle lines and fend the boat.
>
>Richard Smith
>
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