Carver 440 docks in Norfolk

[@brendanlovesboats6751]

That was some sweet driving and that exhaust sounds great too.

[@AskCaptainChris]

It's easy to dock with a little practice. Notice NO bow thruster!

[@bobsquatchwuzhere6347]

They pulled that in LIKE A BOSS!

[@AskCaptainChris]

Good to be comfortable behind the helm. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@steveprice4779]

I had a Carver just like that for 11 years. Great boat. Mine had bow and stern thrusters but I didn't use them that much since it handled so well with just engines.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Good to have for the just in case but not necessary for most docking.

[@walterdavis4808]

I think he done this before! Lol That was a very clean docking

[@charlesdavenport2543]

Now, try that 180 maneuver with a single engine and no thrusters. I'm sweating just thinking about it.

[@AskCaptainChris]

First you need to know which way the boat walks in reverse. Then it would be easy.

[@walterdavis4808]

When I first got my boat. 50 foot , single engine , no thrusters I was a bit nervous . Spent an afternoon out on the bay on a weekday and practiced

[@AskCaptainChris]

Practice is the best plan for success.

[@janentomenkafka]

My prop turns clockwise in reverse so the stern pulls to the right. That means turning to the left is the easiest. I leave the rudder to the left during the reverse bits, the stern keeps going to the right anyway. The difference between a twin engined boat is that I need to put the engine in reverse a few times during a sharp turn. Reversing into a slip means reversing a few meters and then give a short forward burst to get the boat straight/aligned again. No sweat when there's no wind. Mind you, our current boat is our 4th boat. Got my first boat around 1985. Practice helps. But I still manage to occasionally f*ck up when it is windy. But I never go faster than I am willing to hit something ;-)

[@1320fastback]

Not his first time 😂