The New Yachtsman, Docking Alone

[@BubbaHead1]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC thank you so much.

[@Sandgalah]

Bloody good practical video without all the usual diatribe. Very good training will pass on to our maritime college. Well done mate. Thanks

[@doregasa]

Well done very thoughtful. I have made a single-handed departure and landing on a 52' Bluewater that did not have a remote control or thrusters. Fortunately on that day we had no current and a favorable breeze. Oh, and she has a steering station on the main deck, right next to the spring line cleat. Captain Bill is absolutely correct, planning and anticipating the unexpected is key--even if you have a crew. Oh, and always remember that a spring line is your best friend.

[@TChalla007]

one of the best single-handed docking videos and the use of yacht controller.

[@jaywhitestone4626]

Outstanding video. My favorite acronym for your post-engine start check is to “Always check WEST” W - Weather (wind, tide, current) E - Engine (gauges & after start engine room) S - Steering (stop to stop rudder check & thrusters) T - Transmission (fwd & rev) “David Marlow told me years ago….” that’s awesome 👍

[@timothyboone5003]

You should try a “drive off line”. It’s basically the same process as you line in this video. Your line would be considered a 2 part down river line. Take the same line and just use the eye to horn the upper end of the cleat/kavel. Secure the other end to your boat fitting tightly. Now when you’re ready to get in underway all that’s required is to ease ahead enough that the eye slips off the cleat/Kavel. The advantage is this can be done from the helm station. Yes there will be a line dangling over the side until it’s brought in. It it was set up right this line will not be touching the waters edge and can be brought in when safety and time permits.

[@christophercharles3169]

Really enjoyed the video. Always nice to see how things are done. Thanks for posting.

[@davidfreedman1964]

Great info! Thanks - even helps with my 28 ft boat!

[@jeffsaplis485]

Thank you for sharing Bill, great work. Love the video, love the boat.

[@FamilyFlippers]

What an awesome tool, never knew something like that existed. Thank you for the great video.

[@curt841]

Awesome video! The way you utilize your ropes was unique. Gotta remember that when I get my boat.

[@thomaspotschka5387]

Thank you for uploading this really interesting video! Always good travelling to you!

[@AG-no1dq]

special. so calm and exact.

[@glennlepien473]

That's a nice "Trick" to do with your line, it maintains control of your line on the boat and you don't have to go out on the dock to release it. Better yet .. do that with all of your lines rather than leaving them on the dock to be tampered with, and it will save you a lot of running back and forth. The only reason to go on the dock would be to disconnect "Hotel Services" (power/water/cable, ect.). This method of mooring keeps the dock clear and your boat more secure. .. V/R Glenn / 200ton Master

[@williamthomas9049]

I find its hard to loop the cleat and come back to the boat and feel it is secure for the long term in many situations because the line will go from tight to loose as conditions change so there is a chance the line just pulls over the horn of the cleat. I do often redo them this way hours before my departure if I am on the boat. It is great to loop a piling and come back to the boat too, especially when you have a big tide.

[@glennlepien473]

@@williamthomas9049 Gotta be a bit of a cowboy to do this, but take a full or another turn around the cleat, that way it will not work off. We practice this in my CG Aux Flotilla for BoatCrew from the boat without setting foot on the dock. Don't overtighten the lines when doing this because of tide changes and unloading will cause tightening also. V/R Glenn

[@lrrryo]

Glen, totally agree with you. As a rule, no one (including me) leaves the boat or boards the boat without at least TWO lines on the boat, secured, and I usually have 4 total on any boat over 40 feet or so. I dock single handed most of the time. The two main springs are from the boat around the cleat, perhaps twice if conditions dictate, and then back to the boat to be secure. That way I'll never have a situation where the boat "could" get away from me when I'm on the dock. And, Capt Bill, you mentioned the above when you docked the boat at the end, good advice. But also good advise for departure. Overall, excellent video and lots to learn. I don't have the luxury of a yacht controller but do have remote thrusters which can help, also don't have the Glendinning throttle control which is very easy for maneuvering, especially in high winds. Keep up the good work.

[@wingedmonkeys548]

All right bill best video mooring alone

[@bilthomaslistings]

Here, where I live there are not many mooring balls but I will certainly post a video if I come across one.

[@richardberryhill718]

Nicest work I’ve seen in being deck hand on many many big ones!

[@RonWolfe]

Bill, just saw your KZbin video regarding how to leave the dock - shows how easy a professional makes it happen - nice job, hope you do more. Was surprised as to no shoes when docking - Ron

[@bilthomaslistings]

Thanks 👍

[@DavidA877]

Nice work 👍

[@Bhh-j2s]

Informative and practical advice. Thank you.

[@stephenscott963]

Leaving that forward line in such a manner that you can take line off from on the boat is great idea, u didn’t say it, but I guess that’s why you didn’t put a lock on cleat? Great job, great videos, if u ever need help with deliveries, I’ll work for minimal to learn!,

[@BTorpey8]

I am a big fan of boat shoes, especially when running stag

[@bud1412]

Good job, interesting video,subbed

[@JKevinWilson]

This is great.

[@lizdini722]

I remember the days when, if you had twin engines, you used the clutches to control direction when docking. How times have changed!

[@stephenscott963]

Amazing instructional video, thank you so much, hopefully you will do more! I’m just getting into the delivery business in the Tampa Bay Area and I’m sure I will be asked to move some vessels solo in which this will help if they have a yacht controller, or stern controls! Where are you located and do you ever need help? I’m not greedy and will accept less pay for your expertise!! Would love an informational video on the engine rooms, especially all about inverters? Thanks again and safe boating!

[@pauljgrenon]

make more videos about boat operation. You would do well. And so would we.

[@MW-yd4nk]

GREAT video...I figured a boat that size would have a wing station though

[@williamthomas9049]

That boat has a cockpit station and no wing stations. We used to do wing stations all the time, but the wireless controllers really replaced them for me.

[@billmorrow406]

easy as long as you go slow, this boat has it all, remote control, bow and stern thrusters.. i was doing this with only an unreliable electric bow thruster.. go to the dock bow first, get a bow line secured by a dock boy or drop a loop over a cleat on the dock, then work off the bow line to bring the stern in.. all this is without tide and current and wind on the beam.. been there, done it with big sailboat and motor yacht..

[@fiftyfishbottom]

Bradenton to Marlow Marine, done that before. I had a Marlow that I single handed for couple of years, the Keys and Bahamas from Sarasota area. Before Marlow hull, had an Ocean Alexander 510 that took around Keys, Bahamas, to Maine and back, single handed. I had so many tricks with lines. Did not have controller. A few times coming into a dock, people would come to help and tell them to leave me alone, got my methods. If they got me off my track, could mess me up. Often surprised many people at a dock and often offered for my advice, a beer and whatever cooking on their grills. Say hello to David Marlow for me.

[@williamthomas9049]

Will do

[@peterk4134]

Bravo; what a nice boat handled masterfully. I just bought a live aboard, a used Carver 36 with fly bridge station twin engines, one is suspect and no bow thruster, no remote controller. Single handed I am taking the boat to my dock 1 mile up river from the seller’s slip. I may have the typical wind against me, not much current. I welcome suggestion . But I too could go alongside and quickly secure midship to a dock pole. I would have the bow and stern lines at midship and cast them over the dock before getting off the boat. The engine(s) will be idling still.

[@craigallan8667]

If the questionable motor will run for a short time save it for docking. You can run at low speeds on 1 engine with little problems. After you get used to the boat turning hard to the nonrunning side you can handle it. If it was for a longer distance you would want to secure the shaft on the nonrunning motor. When you get to your dock fire up the second engine. Even it it's just for a couple of minutes it will be a huge help for backing into a slip. Pulling along side a dock on 1 engine is easy if you plan it and go slow. No, even slower then you were thinking.

[@caio.m200]

nice video

[@TheSeaQ]

great video very well thought out boat . very solid and pretty .I usually run the rear close to dock line and that trick line forward thru the middle of cleat and tie back to ship .I usually do both at tie up , On the west coast we can get some blows that come up fast and extra lines don't hurt . Call me spider man but going out in the rain and wind in the middle of the night sucks. When leaving a

[@jozefmelchers9473]

De 1e vlog die het perfect uitleg over het opstarten van de boot Toppy

[@robertstortz5182]

Thanks for sharing.

[@bilthomaslistings]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheSeaQ]

when leaving the dock from in the boat pull thru the rear walk to the front and pull thru the trick line we have big currents and lots of windage on the MY Sea Q 90 ft

[@stephenscott963]

New subscriber, u just popped up, where did u come from, u are exactly what I’ve been looking for, but already wish you would be just a little more detailed, fluid checks, all the breakers in ER, what stays on and off, there looked to be a lot more, do engine batteries stay on after start up to charge or not, also possible new videos on all this as I’m going from large center console to 70 diesel M/Y, what about stabilizers, inverters, did u start both gens, and if so why, or why not, all how to’s or do nots I think many of us would love someone to do in-depth videos of, I know I would!! I’m always worried about electrical and killing myself!!! If your ok with this, it will give u a bunch more content! Keep it up, I love it!

[@williamthomas9049]

More on the way, marine air conditioning is next

[@aquamoon213]

Agree...keep em coming! Loved it!

[@dadejazzba402]

Excellent job Captain ...what does insurance say about single-handed?

[@williamthomas9049]

I actually had my wife on board with the camera. She is better than most mates handling the boat. I have to say most boats leave the marina with one person that can actually run the boat no matter how many are on board. All of us running boats need to spend more time bringing family and friends up to speed operating the boat in case of an emergency. Every adult on board should be able to call the coast guard on 16, turn off the engines, and find your current position on the chart plotter or some other device.

[@gregpeterson4348]

Nice Video ! My only quibble would be I would never move the boat without first checking fuel & oil levels. Perhaps you did & I missed it. You could have saved one trip down & back if you had looped the double line around the cleat before securing the free end on the boat. I only mention this as everything else seems so meticulously and thoroughly planned.

[@bilthomaslistings]

Thanks for the tips!

[@chuckdortenzio5352]

Great video. Would love to have seen the whole thing from a drone.

[@bilthomaslistings]

You and me both!

[@GreatCanadian0844]

why do you not used the stern command station instead of the remote control?

[@TheAidanLeee]

nice in the commercial world we call that doubling up the line

[@johncollings3848]

Very interesting.

[@lawman5511]

This video was fascinating. I am surprised that the insurance on a boat this size doesn’t require at least a deck hand to assist. Bout 65’.? Good job, skip.

[@dlm733]

What vessel is this one

[@stephenscott963]

Is not having throttles the same on all Yacht Contollers?

[@williamthomas9049]

That one is shift only, so you are in gear at idle. Some others allow you to add some throttle. Bigger boats with big props just shift is fine. That is a 26 knot top end boat so idle is plenty around the dock. If it has small motors and was a 10 knot boat you would want some throttle.

[@Godofthemoon1]

What yacht is this? She’s beautiful

[@chrisfs150]

Its a marlow yachts Probably the 80e but they do a lot of sizes that are all similar

[@Godofthemoon1]

@@chrisfs150 thanks I’ll look into them

[@williamthomas9049]

This is a 62E The actual LOA is 72'2"

[@Mordalo]

How about doing one that most people have to deal with, without a joystick yacht controller.

[@aaronerskine3401]

nice

[@GaryParkin-u5l]

Very interesting but......life jacket and deck shoes would make things a whole lot better if things didn't go to plan!!

[@IamSpectre2020]

This will sell my wife on our return to boating in our mid sisties. Hopefully.

[@williamthomas9049]

It really does help. When you can do it yourself you can't be accused of yelling at her! Apparently I raise my voice when she is doing it wrong. I have couple's in their 70's doing the loop every year. Biggest complaint from the ladies is lack of upper body strength with the large lines. Use smaller than normal lines to get secure and swap them our later. The breaking strength of a 1/2" modern line is fine in a calm marina to get secure. A wet 3/4" yacht braid line is too much for the smaller crew.

[@Leebr1966]

What year is this boat? Looks amazing.

[@williamthomas9049]

That is a 2021 model. She left Florida in the early spring and went to Annapolis for the summer and is back now for annual maintenance.

[@liam1428]

Is the camera man clearing his throat every 3-5 seconds or is it Bill Thomas?

[@williamthomas9049]

no its me, allergies sorry. We try to edit them out

[@dougshirley3460]

What would people do without their remote controllers & thrusters? Nice use of spring lines. Most don't have a clue of how to make them work for you. That loop around a shoreside cleat without stepping off the boat works wonders I have a single engine boat with bow thruster only. Never trust the thruster to be reliable. Often run the boat singlehanded. Always have a plan that does not rely on the thruster.

[@williamthomas9049]

My personal boat is single engine with a thruster and unfortunately I can't count on it either. You defiantly learn to think ahead and how to keep out of tight spaces.

[@Heinz-RudolfMathes]

Very good work. Procedure for a monohull boat is ok. Would you please write to me how low the water level is at the two berths. Can you imagine a boat without lines stuck in the harbor during a storm and hurricane? Do you have such an imagination?

[@williamthomas9049]

please rephrase the question, I don't understand.

[@Heinz-RudolfMathes]

I am interested in the average water depths in boat harbors worldwide. Since I am configuring a different boat structure. The design takes some getting used to for many people at first. As not all aquatic enthusiasts will go on this design trip. The background ideas are based on the S.W.A.T.H. ship technology. However, both buoyancy bodies can be leveled by flooding and blowing out. And so such a boat or smaller ship is always safer in storms and hurricanes. Since it is lowered to the bottom where it is suitable. And thus stands firmly on the ground. And you just have to wait until the waves have normalized again. I know this design pill is very difficult for many yacht owners to swallow at first. However, this design variant has many significant advantages and just needs getting used to. Not more actually. And so the watercraft can be parked anywhere and brought back to the desired altitude by blowing on it. Only through compressed air chamber sections. So even a position trimming is elegantly possible. The draft of the floats is not higher than 1.5 - 2.0 meters. So you can also park on sandy banks without messing with the dark green league. Of course only where the underwater camera and logical common sense have previously decided to sink to the bottom. All previous Swath Sips are not floodable and therefore not height-adjustable. The upper decks look exactly the same as on conventional catamarans. And in the extra-long stilts, rotary machines with levered cantilever technology work for endless ranges. This is how a steel construction paternoster works, which generates enormous moments of force for locomotion. If you have any questions, just ask me. I have absolutely no problem with that.

[@raygauvin681]

I guess Deck Shoes …….Did not come with boat !!!!!!

[@elivillalabeitia7652]

Not very wise going to engine room and handling power cord barefoot 😩😩😩

[@jmidd3437]

👍

[@robertbennett6697]

All in, what did it cost the owner to have you move it?🤣

[@williamthomas9049]

The owner and his wife did the trip in 10 days. She will cruise at 20 knots when desired so you can do a 150+ miles in daylight hours and just run a few hours fast.

[@williamthomas9049]

I moved it for free to help the customer and the yard, part of being a broker

[@rogergrandify]

yeeeeeap

[@DonaldRak-ku6bi]

OMG it's apartment on water at least pay taxes once I buy it that it

[@alicefay6150]

he is not docking, he is undocking

[@bilthomaslistings]

we dock at the end of the video

[@ronaldbitter5783]

the lines are not good prepared

[@jeffalexander544]

Explain please

[@richardberryhill718]

Are you speak Engrish?

[@debbiebebington9803]

Perfect mate BUT you should never walk around bare-footed dogs fowl, and people spit on pontoons. let's not begin the dangers in an engine rooms

[@wolfgangeckhardt0902]

Sorry aber das hat nicht mehr viel mit Boot fahren zu tun mit der ganzen Technik. Es ist mit Sicherheit sehr bequem aber auch ziemlich "unseemännisch“.