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Old 02-17-2017 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Gary P
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..........

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Old 02-17-2017 | 10:25 AM
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Old 02-17-2017 | 10:34 AM
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^^^ Crap, you think?
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Old 02-17-2017 | 10:42 AM
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where in florida are you moving too?
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Old 02-17-2017 | 10:56 AM
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Darr
hahaha I was waiting for someone to say it
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Old 02-17-2017 | 11:11 AM
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Darr
That was my thought from the beginning
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Old 02-17-2017 | 11:47 AM
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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

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Old 02-17-2017 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by big_rooster
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
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Old 02-17-2017 | 12:01 PM
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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?
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Old 02-17-2017 | 12:17 PM
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where in florida are you moving too?
boca raton
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