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rak rua 02-17-2017 09:22 AM


Originally Posted by Gary P (Post 4529954)
Exactly! Docking with twins is very easy. Idle speed, stay off of the steering wheel, and use the gearshift to maneuver. Practice makes perfect. Do not be afraid to shift.... play with it, and you will see that you can twist the boat into a tight spot.


Another tip for boats with a notched transom......
When maneuvering, trim the engines up a bit to redirect the prop wash from the reverse engine down a bit and under the boat. Otherwise, the wash hits the notch and pushes the boat forward. Think about it..........

RR

kreed 02-17-2017 10:25 AM

Darr

VoodooRob 02-17-2017 10:34 AM

^^^ Crap, you think?

racinfast002 02-17-2017 10:42 AM

where in florida are you moving too?

TorchLK 02-17-2017 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by kreed (Post 4529986)
Darr

hahaha I was waiting for someone to say it

boatfreak 02-17-2017 11:11 AM


Originally Posted by kreed (Post 4529986)
Darr

That was my thought from the beginning

big_rooster 02-17-2017 11:47 AM

Appreciate the replies guys. I will keep these tips in mind. I'll bring up the topic with my wife and see if shes comfortable helping me out. I realized the high maintenance costs of running a 1075, and thats why I am leaning more towards a boat with 700s. My first choice was to try and find a 40 foot cat, but the prices of those are alot higher than fountains and I heard insurance for a cat is killer compared to a V

VoodooRob 02-17-2017 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by big_rooster (Post 4530011)
Appreciate the replies guys. I will keep these tips in mind. I'll bring up the topic with my wife and see if shes comfortable helping me out again.

Post pics of your current boat

Allrisks 02-17-2017 12:01 PM

Doubt it is Darr, He might know of Georgian Bay but don't think he would know about Muskoka. Doesn't Florida have a ban on him entering the state?

big_rooster 02-17-2017 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by racinfast002 (Post 4529990)
where in florida are you moving too?

boca raton


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