nelson Gay
Active Member
Practice (gas) is the cheapest way to fix this problem although as long as Brandon is running things is not getting any cheaper.
1975 Sea Ray SRV-220
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Pirate Lady
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Thats some wind. We dont try to go out if over 15. The space from the nose of my slip to the boat across from me is 25’, same length as my boat. Maneuvering in/out is tight dead calm. Significant wind we don’t even try. Got my eye on a slip for next summer, owner planning to sell boat. Easy egress.
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Jes2bryant
New Member
- Sep 17, 2020
- 8
- Boat Info
- 220 srv 1978 hard top
- Engines
- 351 mercruiser with mercruiser outdrive
Yeah I live on an island on the lake. Worst exposure for wind on the entire lake a bad day can be 4 to 5 foot waves. So when you need to get out or you are returning the winds always seem to be more than forecast. Ie last night forecast 5 to 10. Actual was 20 to 30. Docked the sea ray 185 no problem my 210 would have been possible I think but harder, but thinking the 220 with the hard top is going to be a nightmare with it acting like a sail. I have learned the gas trick on approach get behind the breakwater put in reverse with power to stop the boat holding a 10 foot line in my hand attached to the middle cleat and jump off the boat onto the dock to pull boat in before it blows into the shoreline then secure dock lines. Hopefully I'll be able to spin the 220 around at the dock to come out forward like I can with the other boats when there are waves so I don't have to deal with the reverse issue. Not to mention when the lake is low I have to be careful not to hit a wave and hit the outdrive on the rocks. Knock on wood 6 years hasn't happened yet.
DaveKamp
Active Member
- Jun 9, 2021
- 189
- Boat Info
- 1970 SRV180, '77SRV220CC, 76 SRV-240FB, another SRV180
- Engines
- Mostly MerCruisers with R-MR-Alpha drives
The 22/24 hardtop really isn't bad as a sail... it is well centered, so it doesn't spin into a downwind-favoring orientation like my '26 Wellcraft Suncruiser 255.
You can MAKE a slick little transom thruster out of an old trolling motor... bend up a stainless steel bracket that holds in in a fixed position on the back of the transom. When on plane, it will be out of the water, and it's not in direct flow, but when you're at idle, it will be submerged, and present a pretty good assist for lateral ops.
I use the prop-walking and steering the thrust to control my I/O boats. The Suncruiser can become quite a handful due to the cabin's sail-area, but my SRV220CC will go ANYWHERE on a whim.
When I need to leave or land a difficult dock, I have several techniques that serve me well... and they either involve piloting finesse, or use of dock lines and geometry. Last summer I was faced with a difficult combination of current and wind, I tossed my starboard stern line over the ear of a cleat, and locked it to my own, then used drive thrust and angle to FORCE the bow in, against the wind and current. Make sure your cleats are well secured, and use good landing lines.
I have watched REALLY GOOD captains use GROUND TACKLE to accomplish same... lower the anchor, and use it to pivot into the mooring.
You can MAKE a slick little transom thruster out of an old trolling motor... bend up a stainless steel bracket that holds in in a fixed position on the back of the transom. When on plane, it will be out of the water, and it's not in direct flow, but when you're at idle, it will be submerged, and present a pretty good assist for lateral ops.
I use the prop-walking and steering the thrust to control my I/O boats. The Suncruiser can become quite a handful due to the cabin's sail-area, but my SRV220CC will go ANYWHERE on a whim.
When I need to leave or land a difficult dock, I have several techniques that serve me well... and they either involve piloting finesse, or use of dock lines and geometry. Last summer I was faced with a difficult combination of current and wind, I tossed my starboard stern line over the ear of a cleat, and locked it to my own, then used drive thrust and angle to FORCE the bow in, against the wind and current. Make sure your cleats are well secured, and use good landing lines.
I have watched REALLY GOOD captains use GROUND TACKLE to accomplish same... lower the anchor, and use it to pivot into the mooring.
