One thing I do to help in backing out of the slip is to keep the starboard stern line in hand (literally) while reversing. This keeps the boat from swinging into the port piling. Once I have momentum I throw the line to the starboard piling. Also, the prop walk isn't nearly as severe; however, I still usually shift to neutral so that I can swing the bow to port quicker.
Dave Tierney Celtic Pride, 5282 1983 – C-27 Middle River, Maryland Fleet 19, Upper Chesapeake www.catalina27fleet19.com ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
