Sail boater backed into slip?
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NewToMe260
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What is wrong with that?
Gofirstclass
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Escape, did you happen to notice it had an outboard motor on the back end?
Escape22
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nope
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most all other boats in the images are bow in power and sail, perhaps that's the confusion.
Black Valkyrie
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All sail boats have some sort of motor. I'm backed into my slip. What's the issue with that?
Escape22
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no issues. Can not remember ever seeing a sailboat backed into a slip. please provide pic's of sailboat back-ins. tnks
Mikemapva
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Most of the sailboats in my marina are backed into the slip as is everyone else. I'll try to get some pics next time I'm down there.
BryanOnTheBay
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The reason most sailboats go bow in to a slip is that they turn better going forward. It is easier to go bow in. When you leave the slip, there is generally more room coming out of a slip to turn. It isn't that much of a difference though. More like parking a car. Front first is just a bit easier.
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JimT
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I owned a 39' sailboat with a single diesel motor. I always backed it in.
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Are you surprised to see a sailboat backed in? There are several sailboats at my yacht club that back in. Some are over 40ft. Not difficult for an experienced captain.