docking a santigo 3067

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santigo

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I can line this boat perfect for docking. When I attempt a few moves for better alignment on the starboard side the bow will swing out on the port side. It as become very frustating espically when you have aligned the boat perfect for docking. Has anyone experienced similar problems. I blame in on outdrives LOL
 
I agree with your blame of the outdrives...especially if they are Mercs. However, the height of that boat has a little to do with your problem as well...lots of windage there
 
I have the same boat and the docking indeed is an adventure. Docking on the starboard side is not bad but trying to back in a slip is near impossible for me without able dockhands (wife).Its a miracle if we get it in without some sort of drama! Maybe it has a little to do with the non-counter-rotating props as well! Oh well, the comfort makes up for it!
 
Interesting - the props on that boat don't counter-rotate???
 
not on the Alpha One's Pete, that's why we ordered mainly Volvo DP systems...BIG help in docking maneuverability
 
Santigo- I just installed a Lowrance Globalmap with the twin fuel transducers to monitor my consumption in real time mpgs. I haven't gone anywhere far, but it sure is an eye-opener! 6.5 mph gives me 1.4 mpg but 7.5 mph drops it to 1.1 mpg.So far at 27mph it looks to be about 1.3mpg. As I said I only did about 6 miles but it looks like the investment will certainly pay off!
 
Very interesting How many rpms to turn at 27mph Probably at 7 mph you are pushing water. Where were your trim atbs positioned? Like to hear more on this discussion
 
take it away from the dock and drive backwards. After seeing that you can go anywhere you want you will realize that you just need to learn to adjust or compensate for wind etc when docking. I am not saying it is always easy but if you can drive it backwards away from the dock the same can be done near the dock. Most folks biggest mistake is stopping the boat in mid docking.
 
I'll do more tests on Sat. but if I remember, I was at 3500 at 27-28mph. I'm swinging 16x16 aluminum props, 3 blade, and I have access to 15.5x 16 4 blades. The mechanic will let me try them out but I need some data first. I'm over revving by 200 rpm WOT so I can afford 1" pitch increase but if I try stainless I may have to keep the 16" pitch. I'll let you know what I find. There are so many variables I can tinker with but the bottom line, now I can get a handle on fuel consumption!I'm no dock bunny but if I can get another 20 miles from a fillup, all the better.
 
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Originally posted by RamSport47

not on the Alpha One's Pete, that's why we ordered mainly Volvo DP systems...BIG help in docking maneuverability

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I just had my Alpha 1's replaced (one regular, one counter rotating). Not sure where the idea came that Alpha's aren't counter-rotating.
 
Santigo; I finally managed a trip up the river but all the readings are skewed as the river we travelled up and down had a current of 2 - 4 mph. The weather here has been terrible, its raining as I write. However, 6.5 mph does give the best economy at 1.3- 1.4 mpg. The trim tabs make a huge difference at planing speed as they need to be down a fair bit. I thought that the extra drag would reduce economy but it turns out to be the opposite. The trim on the outdrives themselves can only be applied slightly before they are of no use. At 26-27 mph, the boat settles nicely at 1.1- 1.2mpg. At 30, the economy suffers slightly to 1.0. When the weather co-operates, I will try on the open lake and record the gallons/hour as well as try a 4 blade prop. Dan.
 
Yup, had a set of alph Is, gen II that were counter-rotating.
 
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