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Excellent job...Capt Chris, which boats are more apt to handle rough seas(less than a named storm) Nordhaven or Flemmings? If neither which is better, and what about adding Icean Akexander to the contest...Thank you Sir
Eugene Hill a full displacement trawler design like a nordhavn is usually the most stable in heavy seas. You can add stabilizers right any of these boats you’ve named and it will improve their stability. A Fleming is a semi planing hull which will move through calmer waters much faster.
Eugene Hill our goal when we come aboard your boat is to build your cruising confidence. We can help the novice boater learn below deck systems and how to maintain them DIY, close quarters maneuvering, docking, anchoring, navigation and so much more. We can help you with working together as a team and to better understand the rules of the road. We do NOT teach you how to take the USCG exam to get your Masters license. Those schools teach you how to pass the test if getting a commercial license is your goal. Hope this helps. Give us a call anytime 772-205-1859 and we are glad to answer questions here on UA-cam, at a 2-day class in Florida, at a boat show or by phone. Ask Captain Chris!
Question: Why they prepare/use the Stern-line on port for docking? What's the Reason? Maybe, is this to prepare the undocking, after refuel diesel at the gas station? Thx for your answer in advance. Regards
a. h. First of all you sometimes do not know exactly where your slip is going to be. So preparing lines on both port and starboard sides is a good option. In this case it appears that they will take the Port Stern line and cross over to the dock. This cross Stern spring line will allow the boat to be held closer to the dock, making for easier boarding.
That was painful to watch. A single screw with a left hand prop can go almost sideways to starboard in reverse with a bit of help from the bow thruster, especially considering the wind pushing in the perfect direction for the situation. . No need for all that jockeying back and forth. Personally, I would have gone in bow first and put on a bow spring then backed into it, giving a perfect bulkhead landing, no muss, no fuss. Could have done that one singlehandedly.
BA: My boat is a twin 48'. So I use differential power as I have no bow thruster (built in 1947). Perfectly calm day and they made their turn a long distance from the dock. Yes slow is good but way too much jockeying. And Yes Captain Chris I DO have experience. But would Never own a single screw boat. If you can't afford the fuel stay home. And NO I do Not count the "Get Home" engine.
No Problem for me to watch. It shows that he is a smart patient Captain taking his time and doing it right.
I believe that is owned by the owner of Northern Marine. Read an article on the building of it not long ago. Beautiful vessel.
bigmoline100 yes. I think it was at TrawlerFest last week.
He had plenty of time because the deck hand had to prepare lines and I guess also the fenders. Very relaxed 😌
All about yachting that’s the best way to be. It’s pleasure boating after all.
NORTH HEAVEN..
Slow is steady. Steady is smooth. Smooth is fast.
@Rob Crawford: Our go to phrase is “slow is pro”.
And for stern drives: “steer before gear”.
Works every time
Excellent job...Capt Chris, which boats are more apt to handle rough seas(less than a named storm) Nordhaven or Flemmings? If neither which is better, and what about adding Icean Akexander to the contest...Thank you Sir
Eugene Hill a full displacement trawler design like a nordhavn is usually the most stable in heavy seas. You can add stabilizers right any of these boats you’ve named and it will improve their stability. A Fleming is a semi planing hull which will move through calmer waters much faster.
@@AskCaptainChris Thank You Capt. Chris, what is the length limit for owner operator vessels?
Eugene Hill depends upon your insurance carrier but usually 65 is the largest pleasure boat unless you have a ton of experience. Or 100 tons!! 😆
@@AskCaptainChris Thank you Capt Chris, and do you train a skipper to get his Capt License? (Last question Sir)
Eugene Hill our goal when we come aboard your boat is to build your cruising confidence. We can help the novice boater learn below deck systems and how to maintain them DIY, close quarters maneuvering, docking, anchoring, navigation and so much more. We can help you with working together as a team and to better understand the rules of the road. We do NOT teach you how to take the USCG exam to get your Masters license. Those schools teach you how to pass the test if getting a commercial license is your goal. Hope this helps. Give us a call anytime 772-205-1859 and we are glad to answer questions here on UA-cam, at a 2-day class in Florida, at a boat show or by phone. Ask Captain Chris!
Question:
Why they prepare/use the Stern-line on port for docking?
What's the Reason?
Maybe, is this to prepare the undocking, after refuel diesel at the gas station?
Thx for your answer in advance. Regards
a. h. First of all you sometimes do not know exactly where your slip is going to be. So preparing lines on both port and starboard sides is a good option. In this case it appears that they will take the Port Stern line and cross over to the dock. This cross Stern spring line will allow the boat to be held closer to the dock, making for easier boarding.
The old phrase "Speed kills" in this case "Speed wrecks".
That was painful to watch.
A single screw with a left hand prop can go almost sideways to starboard in reverse with a bit of help from the bow thruster, especially considering the wind pushing in the perfect direction for the situation. .
No need for all that jockeying back and forth.
Personally, I would have gone in bow first and put on a bow spring then backed into it, giving a perfect bulkhead landing, no muss, no fuss.
Could have done that one singlehandedly.
Benjamin Atwater thanks for sharing your experiences.
BA: My boat is a twin 48'. So I use differential power as I have no bow thruster (built in 1947). Perfectly calm day and they made their turn a long distance from the dock. Yes slow is good but way too much jockeying. And Yes Captain Chris I DO have experience. But would Never own a single screw boat. If you can't afford the fuel stay home. And NO I do Not count the "Get Home" engine.