How well does the CD22' track at idle speed?

[nesibus]

My current bow rider swings left and right at idle, how straight does the c-dory stay at idle?

[mikeporterinmd]

Much better than a deep V.

Mike

[El and Bill]

HOT, STRAIGHT, AND TRUE

[starcrafttom]

At trolling speed its very straight unless the wind is blowing. Then the bow slides to the side. Thats why its better in a wind to come in to the dock hot and give a lot of reverse to stop forward movement rather then trying to creep up to the dock. Learn to stop your boat from 2mph on a dime and docking get a lot easier in the wind. That and a steering knob!!!!!!

[Sneaks]

I agree with Halcyon Bill, "Hot straight and true." Also agree with Tom that a "suicide knob" is a tremendous asset, especially if you have mechanical steering.

My slip is very tight and the distance between opposite slips is also tight and in a very strict "no wake" zone. In addition, every day after about 5pm there is a brisk breeze 120 degrees from the long narrow approach to the slip. The whole distance must be done at idle speed and I've never gotten into trouble. A slightly "canted" course toward the breezy side results in a straight approach. Sort'a like a plane "crabbing" on approach. Hard right at the slip entrance (My mooring is on the windward side) and I can get in before the breeze takes control about 90% of the time. Definitely takes practice in a breeze, otherwise it's a little dicey backing out, turning, and trying again from the opposite direction if you goof. Those boats in the slips behind me get to looking huge and close as I back with the breeze helping. Especially single handing it.

Don

[BoatLine]

If your bow rider is a stern drive (I/O), they inherently yaw from side to side. Just switching to outboard will cure most of this.