RangerMTB5
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I had my confidence around the docks knocked down this weekend. When leaving the dock, I typically back out 3/4 of the way, then turn the wheel to starboard while in reverse, and end up somewhere in the middle of the fairway, then, neutral, turn wheel to port, forward, and we're out no problem.
Yesterday, there was a significant wind blowing us into the slip, which i realized, but I guess didn't adjust properly. So I proceeded as normal, and in seconds, ended up nearly against the outboards of the boats next to our slip, closer to land. (See picture) Luckily my wife on the boat hook kept us out of trouble, but I do not want to experience that again...
I've come up with a few options on how to prevent this, but looking to figure out the best solution.
- Back up further (closer to the boats across the fairway)
- Use more power to complete the turn faster (I usually use very little power)
- Back all the way out into the lake avoiding the turn around
Any thoughts or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Yesterday, there was a significant wind blowing us into the slip, which i realized, but I guess didn't adjust properly. So I proceeded as normal, and in seconds, ended up nearly against the outboards of the boats next to our slip, closer to land. (See picture) Luckily my wife on the boat hook kept us out of trouble, but I do not want to experience that again...
I've come up with a few options on how to prevent this, but looking to figure out the best solution.
- Back up further (closer to the boats across the fairway)
- Use more power to complete the turn faster (I usually use very little power)
- Back all the way out into the lake avoiding the turn around
Any thoughts or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!