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We love our 210 , but I still have a ways to go to master backing this boat up. Today it was windy and that was fun around the dock, pretty embarasing. Just need more seat time I guess.
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RE: backing up
The first season's a pain, but by the end you feel like you've mastered the art of backing up a Nautique![color=blue][size=2][b]I Nautique, therefore I am.[/b][/size][/color] -
I know what you mean Don. I been there, and Done That myself. Especially if you have an Audience watching, PLUS other cars waiting for you to finish.
The tip I always recommend is, to put your hand on the steering wheel at 6 o'clock. This seems to work best coz the trailer follows where your hand steers. If you try it, it'll make sense.
Most of All, take your time, Dont Rush. Heck with the people waiting. Relax and backup slowly. Safety is number 1.
JoeBoat - 2005 Team 226 -ZR6 - Several Acme Prop's (1234, 644, 1160) Depending on occassion
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I think he's talking about backing up the boat, I know all about that! I'm still trying to get the hang of nautique backing, especially in tight quarters around the dock and slips. :???:Originally posted by JoeCosComment
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No control in reverse was a major thing I had to relearn. I cam from my dad's utboard where I could thread a needle with it in reverse. Now I just learn the back to the left a little, go forward some, back, forward, back forward to urn it around in the length of the boat.Comment
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Here is how I back up mine in tight quarters around the marina and docking! :mrgreen: http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/sto...PING+BOAT+HOOK\'01 Sporty Air NautiqueComment
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Dr. John, do those help a lot? There is one ramp launch on our lake that is great except its about 2 feet deep if I'm lucky. If they're any dings in the prop, its from that ramp. But the thing is it is really muddy there. All the boats going by just stir it up and don't let it settle, so the bottom is real soft and probably about knee-high if I were to stand in it. Do you think that those poles would work if the bottom was that soft and muddy?[color=blue][size=2][b]I Nautique, therefore I am.[/b][/size][/color]Comment
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No, they work well pulling and pushing off of a solid surface, such as another boat or a dock. It has stopped the gel coat exchange with another boat on many occasions!Originally posted by AbunDiga909
These are especially good poles and they float!\'01 Sporty Air NautiqueComment
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I have one of those Dr. John and I think I'll have the wife keep it handy. I try and launch the boat on an open side so were not too close , then I just keep the rudder straight and back out to the open water then come back in and pick her up at the end of the dock. I've got the coming into the dock down pretty good , well as long as i'm pulling up to a dock thats on my left side. Point the nose in and go into reverse with a slight rpm increase and the left rear just straightens right up. 8-) Until we get it down better i'm going to start useing the fenders until I feel more confident. We just turned 15hrs so its got to get betterComment
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All,
I leared how to back a Nautique based upon backing a submarine on the surface (previous job as a submarine officer). Remember that the propeller is turning clockwise (counter clockwise on all other inboards). If you have low RPMs in reverse, the boat will move to the left cause the bottom of the prop grabs more than the top. Also, by alternating between fwd and reverse in little burst, you can generate enough water flow across the rudder to cause the boat to turn.
But always remember the prop will have a tendency to walk the boat left in reverse. Use it to your advantage. Practice. When you get good at it, it causes others at the dock to really admire inboards and how well they can parallel park. Doing in correctly, you can make the boat move left parallel to the dock with a little more than a boat length.
Wind....take down the Bimini. Last year was my first year with one. They are like giant sails when trying to land the boat.Comment
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Listen to Chris...my pops taught me from a young age (he's retired Navy, on an aircraft carrier for a while, imagine driving that :shock: ). Practice is all it takes. It's finesse. Use the wind to your advantage, let it push you where you want to be. When you're good, you can dock/pull up next to a fellow nautique/or trailor the boat WITHOUT even touching the obstacle. Slow and steady wins the race. If you are die-hard about your boat hooks, that's cool, but when you slide your Nauti on the trailer without touching the bumper poles...now that's impressive. Practice!Comment
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CWB really has the idea. Here's another little trick. Point the boat going forward in the opposite direction before going backwards. Also, take your time, never throttle more than dead slow in either direction and let the mass of the boat do a lot of the work for you. Ultimately, practice makes perfect, but with time, you'll be able to pivot your boat 180 degrees and parallel park.Comment
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The V-drives handle like crap IMO compared to the DD's... even worse with a ton of weight.Comment
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Bimini was off but had 3 wakeboards in the racks and felt like a sail . Dam weather here in Northern Calif has been wet ( great for summer) and seems to always rain on my days off . I will practice more next time. At folsom they have the outhouses on the water and will use them for practice . Were going to Shasta the 8th of June so need some practice. That must have been pretty cool to operate a sub. Can't imagine what its like to be at the helm of a Aircraft carrier, thank god for the tugboats :grin:Comment
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Hundo, are you in Redding?Comment
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