New Carver 3207 Owner.......some help needed

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I have purchased my boat, but do not have great experiance (none really) in driving twin screws.
Does any know of a yacht driving school - in Florida.
Or a samaritan that will give me instruction...
 
I see you're Homeport listed as Ontario. Did you purchase in Canada or in the States?
 
Both Capt Bill and Pascal on this forum will provide professionsl instruction. Where is the boat located?
 
the short version...smile
the boat is in Bay City and i will be bringing it to Barrie, Ontario in the spring...
 
Twin screw are much easier that a single screw. My experiance came from the captain when we piloted our 32 at the time up the Hudson. After he docked the boat, I asked him for instructions, he responded, here are the keys. I watched him on the way up and howe he docked. I guess that was good enough for me. I took the boat our the next day and practiced docking and getting a feel for the trottles and understanding how NOT to use steering when approaching the break wall and slip. You will be fine. Ask the marina if their are any captains around the area were you boat is presently docked.
 
Thanks Bruce.

And hello js. I would love to help you out but the boat I'm currently running is getting ready to leave for the Bahamas and points south. So I'm afraid I can't break away.

Perhaps Pascal can help you out.

If not, ask around at the marina where the boat is currently being kept. I'm sure some one there knows a competent captain who could give you some instruction.

If you would like a school to teach you, Google Chapman School of Seamanship.
 
i'm short on time too... will be back in Miami sunday night but preparing to head to the Exumas within 10 days. Where is the boat?

if you are confortable with the single engine, you'll be fine with the twins, it's easier. one way to remember how to use the engine/tranny controls, is like shopping cart. visualize that when you pull on the bar (in this case the gear control), the cart/boat goes one way...
 
thanks for the ideas, I will try to get a captain at the marine where the boat is...
and I have visualized the cart consept and it makes sence...thanks PascalG
 
I went from a single I/O to twin inboards and had the same concerns. I watched the captain on my sea trials and asked questions. The first time I got behind the wheel in tight quarters was backing into my slip and it was suprisingly easy. We had freinds out that were on my old boat and they commented that I made it look easy. Now granted throw a stiff wind in and you my novice side shoes, but still it is much easier to handle than a single I/O.

Enjoy!
 
thanks...
This summer will be an adventure and yes I will try to enjoy it...(smile)
 
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