Hi Rob,
     If your prop walks to port as you apply reverse, you want to tie up
port to.  That way you can use prop walk to your advantage.  You can
approach the dock with a slight angle toward the dock, and with a small
burst of reverse to stop the boat, the stern will move to port and snug up
against the dock.  When backing out of your slip you should give her a
small burst of reverse and immediately shift to neutral.  That will stop
the prop walk and allow you to turn whichever direction you want (including
straight).

Gary
S/V Kaylarah
'90 C&C 37+
East Greenwich, RI, USA

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On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 8:23 AM, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
wrote:

> I have had a boat on the same mooring for approx. 20 years and have
> enjoyed the ease (stress free) of coming and going from it, especially
> since I do mostly single handed sailing.  However, I am considering getting
> a 'slip' at our marina for next season.  There are several currently
> available, and with a 'bow in' docking (my preference) I have the choice to
> do it from both port or starboard docking.
>
> My boat has an 'offset prop shaft' which, I believe, accentuates the prop
> walk to port when starting in reverse.
>
> So my question is "Is there a preference for either a port or starboard
> docking (bow in) with my prop walk situation?"  Reasons why?  Or does it
> make any difference?
>
> Rob Abbott
> AZURA
> C&C 32 - 84
> Halifax, N.S.
>
>
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