Single handling,53 m/y

[edward]

Can you get under way from a dock just by yourself? Edward

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Generally, yes. Strong current and wind can make that a poor choice. Close neighbors are also a big factor.

Often getting on or off by yourself in anything other than dead calm calls for a spring line looped over a cleat and an engine in gear to pin you on the dock. A little practice with helpers is recommended. I've single handed Aslan each of the last three years running from hurricanes--wonder why nobody wants to go with me?? I'm hoping for a calm 2019 season.

[SEVEN]

Getting off the dark by yourself easy. Talking by yourself that could be tricky. If you have somebody at the docks and your lines are already strung makes it a lot easier. If you have bow and stern thruster’s it’s a cakewalk.

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Getting off the dark by yourself easy. Talking by yourself that could be tricky. If you have somebody at the docks and your lines are already strung makes it a lot easier. If you have bow and stern thruster’s it’s a cakewalk.

Are you hearing voices in the dark now, Rusty?

[rustybucket]

Same as the others have stated, if no current and no wind, it's a piece of cake. Add current and/or wind to the mix and it can be a recipe for disaster.

Same with coming back into the dock, no wind/current, no problemo, but add the wrong current and/or wind and you got trouble.

An option I've had to do before, just anchor out away from the dock and call in a few people to help assist you from the dock. Or just anchor up and wait for the wind/current to die down.

[SEVEN]

Are you hearing voices in the dark now, Rusty?

I have got to read these things before I push send.

[SEVEN]

Let’s start this again. Getting off the dock is easy. Docking by yourself can be very tricky with winds and currents, unless you have a bow and stern thruster. If you’re going to try it, have your dock lines prepared and somebody on the dock to grab a hold.

[Pascal]

Single handling most hatt MY is very easy as the lower helm puts you just a few steps from the spring lines with excellent visibility all around. Unless it s really blowing away from a side tie dock, or u less you have a strong current ripping, these boats are easy to handle alone.

Obviously it depends of the exact situation for instance backing into a narrow slip with pilings on both side is easier than a wide slip where the boat may get sideways while you tie the lines

Home slips are easier since your lines will be in place. I always set the springs first. Along side the spring allows you to spring the boat in position and then secure bow and sterns backing into a slip, the springs prevent the stern from hitting the dock (unless the wind is coming from the stern then grabbing the stern lines is a better option)

Current can be tricky if coming sideways when backing into a slip. If the current is running along the dock, always dock bow into the current since by adjusting the boat angle you can easily move it sideways as if you had a thruster

But again the lower helm make it real easy

[Finalee]

Single handling most hatt MY is very easy as the lower helm puts you just a few steps from the spring lines with excellent visibility all around. Unless it s really blowing away from a side tie dock, or u less you have a strong current ripping, these boats are easy to handle alone.

Obviously it depends of the exact situation for instance backing into a narrow slip with pilings on both side is easier than a wide slip where the boat may get sideways while you tie the lines

Home slips are easier since your lines will be in place. I always set the springs first. Along side the spring allows you to spring the boat in position and then secure bow and sterns backing into a slip, the springs prevent the stern from hitting the dock (unless the wind is coming from the stern then grabbing the stern lines is a better option)

Current can be tricky if coming sideways when backing into a slip. If the current is running along the dock, always dock bow into the current since by adjusting the boat angle you can easily move it sideways as if you had a thruster

But again the lower helm make it real easy

Of course this is assuming someone is on the dock right?

[MadHatter53]

My new to me hatt is backed in but I have the option of pulling in if the weather is bad. My marina always has a dockhand or two just a radio call away in season.