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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
Timothy Nathan
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 6:12 AM
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Subject: [IC27A] two questions
Backing an inboard is easy. A center mounted OB would be better but the prop
wash on the rudder blade can be problematic without a wheel. See also
steerage way <http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/steerageway> .
The trick is to spend as little time as possible between being motionless
and having steerage way. The rudder on the C270 makes everything related to
maneuvering a dream so I tend to forget I also monitor wind and current
before backing. I plan the maneuver to go with what's going to happen
instead of gunning it to get steerage way or being surprised and trying over
react to gain control again. Since a C270 can be spun in her own length (ok
30ft +) there are times when you go with it and then do a 180 in place to
head out.
The problem with outboard maneuvering is I don't think you can spin the boat
in its own length, which is a big disadvantage. Maybe a center mounted OB
has a chance if it has handy remote controls. I'd be glad to explain how if
someone wants to give it a try.
Phil Agur
<http://www.catalina27.org/public_pages/profile270.htm> s/v Wing Tip
C270 LE #184 MMSI 366901790
I just took my catalina out for her maiden voyage this weekend, and I had a
few questions.
1. For those of you with the outboard set up (either in the cubby hole or
stern mounted), how do you stear while backing the boat. I know with
inboards trying to steer with the tiller is voodo. Can you steer with the
tiller in reverse with an outboard? I have an outboard mounted to the stern,
the only way I can steer the outboard is to lean over the back and pivot the
housing. It is tough.
2. Does anyone know what the rigg tension is supposed to be on this boat. I
have not run across much in the way of a rigging guide for this boat.
Thanks.
