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How well does the CD22' track at idle speed?
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mikeporterinmd
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Much better than a deep V.
Mike
Mike
El and Bill
New member
HOT, STRAIGHT, AND TRUE
starcrafttom
Active member
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!!!!!!
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
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