Sorry, but that is definitely not the way how to single hand a boat. I've perfected this technique on a 33ft boat in the med; fist rule is to panic. Second rule is to mix up port and starboard engine lever. Third rule is to slightly damage the boat next to you. Fourth; always get yout hands cut up by the mooring lines (bcs. you're sideways to the dock and hence have to pull on an area of the rope which normaly doesn't see any use). Fifth; hug the marineros for their doubtful help (you hug them only bcs. you are more than happy to have finally secured the boat - never mind the swear words they used against you a few moments before). Six; always laugh at others if they get it wrong (also practise your look of contempt if you hear a bow thruster - if the maneuver was successful, you can always ad; "Well, it's a child's play using a bow thruster). Seventh; get yourself a beer and ask yourself is this can still be regarded as "recreational". Ahhh, happy boating.... ;-)
Your post was absolutely brilliant, I laughed my head off to the point of (tears) 😭 thanks for your description, made my morning with coffee in hand. You must have seen us before launching and docking our boat. P.S. my hubby and I only drive a 22 ft cobalt on a lake hahahahaha
I remember having to jump around like you are when I would go out by myself. The one year I was at the boat show I discovered this wireless remote control that changed everything. Now whenever I update and buy a new boat the first item I order is the wireless remote. This way even if I jump off and get onto the dock I still have full control of my boat. I have a 70 foot ocean Alexandria and she handles beautifully. The remote just makes things a lot better and help me not not to hire a crew. I am moving up to a hundred foot this year and the first thing I made sure of is that they can put a remote on it. I feel the enjoyment of owning a boat is to be able to drive it yourself. I love your videos look forward to watching more.
Great videos! I like to have my fenders and lines out at all times while in a marina. If you have engine trouble or some other issue while in the marina, its nice to have them still in place. I pull them in once Im out of the marina.
You are an inspiration to so many of us mere mortals. Thank you for all your strains and perseverance just to make us all feel so good. Keep up your amazing videos ❤❤
Very Good ... can't wait for automatic docking technology ... I have ZERO ego when it comes to this ... I will take anything I can get. I would use a virtual anchor to keep the boat in one place while I put the fenders out (GPS that locks the boat in one position), then I will use my remote control docking device so I don't have to run backwards and forwards and guide the boat in ... all the time sitting in a fold out chair with a beer in my other hand. I have already seen quite advanced stuff for automatic docking ... they have it for cars so why not boats.
film doing it in a force 6 in a long-keeler in a crowded marina, with the wind blowing you off the quay, at night, black unlit piles all over, heavily tidal, and the usual ropes trailing in the water trailing from quays etc, (and no soundings on the chart/almanac), all because some jobsworth says you can't moor there as it's closed for the winter. That's what you pros are for ;) And thanks for that, Cuxhavn, not a jot of help, no drinking water (they came and locked the tap specially) - all they did was called the police, despite us coming in for emergency engine repairs at what was clearly labelled as an "emergency mooring area" ;)
Thanks a million, that's exactly the video i was hoping for ! That said, it seems quite some work to single hand the berthing.. Obviously it takes a lot of practice to do it but it's feasible. But without the IPS system i wonder if it even possible.
My friend takes his Dolphin saul boat out alone. I think taking out any type of boat over maybe 20 foot is really dodgy and should not be allowed Accidents happen even with the most careful and responsible people and having no backup onboard is madness Good video well organised next time though remake it pretend you trip hurt yourself and this would demonstrate 30 seconds is a miniscule amount of time when things go wrong
I notice before you turned the boat you had six fenders, then you went to remove some and you had three and then two. How did you train the fish to remove them without a spalsh? Will they put them back on when you come back?
Hi John Love the how to stuff any chance of doing a video re berthing in a marina a sub 30ft boat single inboard engine without the luxury of bow thruster Cheers Gary
I’m curious why you don’t dock stern in? It’s really the only way we do it where I boat. Lake is very rough so the bow breaks the waves and many of the fingers are so short if you dock bow in, the cockpit in an offshore performance boat is outside of the finger.
I really do like your videos, they might just be the best of this type on RUclips, but it would be perfect if we would see you making a real cleat hitch when you tie a line to a cleat. In my opinion, there is only one way to tie a proper cleat hitch and it holds the best, is easy to tie and untie and looks better as there is way less line on the cleats. How to tie a proper cleat hitch: ruclips.net/video/2CLt4BEBMRk/видео.html
I can reverse berth my 33 foot sailboat onto a finger berth with 20 knots of wind blowing me away from my finger and toward my neighbour. I do this alone often. Still, if this kind of video gets you views, good on you. Post another one in challenging conditions please.
Ha ha so glad no one around to see me mooring up last night and apologies to my neighbours, just a couple of scrapes and I put your davits straight again oops. One engine, no bow thruster and a gusting wind doesn't help when you're on your own.
Nice video but have a question. Why is the skipper constantly turning the wheel even in reverse? I usually leave the wheel centered and maneuver using just forward / reverse to guide the boat into slip.
Even with twins, rudder angle will typically help move the stern where you need it. Some designs don’t respond as well to rudders at slow speeds, while others can be walked sideways. This captain is very smooth, and well practiced. Nicely done!
With twin engines, bow thruster, good vision and benign conditions, not hard to do. Like to see him berth a 50 foot yacht, with an offset engine, 20knot wind and rain, into a berth he's never seen before.
He did not have a bow thruster. He could have docked it in the middle of the haulover inlet and people would still be moaning about it being too easy. Try it like me blah blah. Blah
@@PS-zw4yc I swear that's true, he didn't even touch the joystick once and people are still out here complaining and demanding he does it in the middle of a storm, with an engine failure and no fenders
My boat is too big for single handed operation, but it a pinch, I could do it because of the station keeping functional of the auto pilot is just that good.
All these so called skippers only seem to be able to berth with twin engined stern drives. None of them seem to be able to berth a single engine shaft drive.
There is a Much simpler & easier way, which I have never seen power boat people use ~ but I'm only a poor simple Yachtie Sailor ( dont even have the shades ) 😂
Never leave the helm unattended....for many reasons....especially for something as insignificant as bumpers which will need to be redeployed and will require leaving the helm unmanned again..viewers should disregard what this chap is doing here for safety and liability issues.
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You make it look so easy. After a nice relaxing boat ride my nerves return when I try to berth.
Sorry, but that is definitely not the way how to single hand a boat. I've perfected this technique on a 33ft boat in the med; fist rule is to panic. Second rule is to mix up port and starboard engine lever. Third rule is to slightly damage the boat next to you. Fourth; always get yout hands cut up by the mooring lines (bcs. you're sideways to the dock and hence have to pull on an area of the rope which normaly doesn't see any use). Fifth; hug the marineros for their doubtful help (you hug them only bcs. you are more than happy to have finally secured the boat - never mind the swear words they used against you a few moments before). Six; always laugh at others if they get it wrong (also practise your look of contempt if you hear a bow thruster - if the maneuver was successful, you can always ad; "Well, it's a child's play using a bow thruster). Seventh; get yourself a beer and ask yourself is this can still be regarded as "recreational". Ahhh, happy boating.... ;-)
I read the first sentence and thought “what a dick”....then I laughed through the rest of your comment. Good stuff
Sounds like you are ready to step up to a 75 then.
😂😂😂 absolutely perfect !!
Your post was absolutely brilliant, I laughed my head off to the point of (tears) 😭 thanks for your description, made my morning with coffee in hand. You must have seen us before launching and docking our boat. P.S. my hubby and I only drive a 22 ft cobalt on a lake hahahahaha
@@acrylicpainter8873 This is brilliant :-D
I remember having to jump around like you are when I would go out by myself. The one year I was at the boat show I discovered this wireless remote control that changed everything. Now whenever I update and buy a new boat the first item I order is the wireless remote. This way even if I jump off and get onto the dock I still have full control of my boat. I have a 70 foot ocean Alexandria and she handles beautifully. The remote just makes things a lot better and help me not not to hire a crew. I am moving up to a hundred foot this year and the first thing I made sure of is that they can put a remote on it. I feel the enjoyment of owning a boat is to be able to drive it yourself.
I love your videos look forward to watching more.
You can berth a 70 footer by yourself?
Do you have a link to that remote?
These series with jon mendez are one of, if not the best, on youtube. Great instructor and videography. Thank you and well done!
Nice job! You're an excellent teacher! I appreciate the step by step logical progression - "well done Sir!"
Great videos! I like to have my fenders and lines out at all times while in a marina. If you have engine trouble or some other issue while in the marina, its nice to have them still in place. I pull them in once Im out of the marina.
You are an inspiration to so many of us mere mortals.
Thank you for all your strains and perseverance just to make us all feel so good. Keep up your amazing videos ❤❤
Very Good ... can't wait for automatic docking technology ... I have ZERO ego when it comes to this ... I will take anything I can get.
I would use a virtual anchor to keep the boat in one place while I put the fenders out (GPS that locks the boat in one position), then I will use my remote control docking device so I don't have to run backwards and forwards and guide the boat in ... all the time sitting in a fold out chair with a beer in my other hand.
I have already seen quite advanced stuff for automatic docking ... they have it for cars so why not boats.
film doing it in a force 6 in a long-keeler in a crowded marina, with the wind blowing you off the quay, at night, black unlit piles all over, heavily tidal, and the usual ropes trailing in the water trailing from quays etc, (and no soundings on the chart/almanac), all because some jobsworth says you can't moor there as it's closed for the winter. That's what you pros are for ;) And thanks for that, Cuxhavn, not a jot of help, no drinking water (they came and locked the tap specially) - all they did was called the police, despite us coming in for emergency engine repairs at what was clearly labelled as an "emergency mooring area" ;)
Awesome Video!! Please share this with others!
you get to play on so many great boats, jealous I am lol. learning a lot from your videos, thanks Jon. Frank from down under
When he does it everything looks easy but... it isn't with a yacht like that. Compliments.
Thanks a million, that's exactly the video i was hoping for !
That said, it seems quite some work to single hand the berthing..
Obviously it takes a lot of practice to do it but it's feasible.
But without the IPS system i wonder if it even possible.
No ips and If you have two engines it's always easiest to maneuver, single engine is a pain if you are not experienced
@@Sokeresa i like single straight shaft :) its a fun challenge
When are you going to do a single inboard sub 30ft boat berthing on and off the pontoon.
I thought 'single handed' meant doing all that, while holding a beer...
Same
🤣😂😆
Me too.. I've been doing it wrong this whole time
Great advice thankyou. Love that fairline.
You should add one in the same berth with a decent breeze on the port beam.
Just makes it look so easy.
I struggle with this but only a single Bravo 2 stern drive on a 27fter 😅
Absolutely enjoyed this video mate, Thank you
My friend takes his Dolphin saul boat out alone.
I think taking out any type of boat over maybe 20 foot is really dodgy and should not be allowed
Accidents happen even with the most careful and responsible people and having no backup onboard is madness
Good video well organised next time though remake it pretend you trip hurt yourself and this would demonstrate 30 seconds is a miniscule amount of time when things go wrong
I came for education. I left with confidence. Thank you.
Twin engine with computer assist!!!!! How about single stern drive with no bow thruster?
And a Kort Nozzle with a 13 foot draft .
I don't like this one rope does bow and spring nonsense either, endless faffing and adjusting for no gain
How about an inboard with a fixed propeller shaft and only a rudder? (No steering when in reverse)
@@KevinStokes you'll have prop walk in reverse, use that.
A pleasure to watch
very helpful as usual. thanks guys!
8:32 Nice looking trawler there in the background...any idea what it is?
Nice. River Hamble? show us when the tide is going out like the plug has been pulled out of the bath :)
Love this Fairline Targa open. My favourite is the Fairline GTO 63. Penthouse on water with the galley up and forward to port.
Great Advice as usual and great video... thank you.
I notice before you turned the boat you had six fenders, then you went to remove some and you had three and then two. How did you train the fish to remove them without a spalsh? Will they put them back on when you come back?
When taking the fenders in why didn’t you use DPS on the IPS to hold you in position? Is it not reliable?
Can you please tell us the brand and model of this boat.
Ricky Mondin Farline targa 48
Try it in a 6-8 mile current like we have here.
Good, thanks for sharing.
a few lessons on tying a correct cleat hitch would not go a miss. MB&Y should know that at least
classic mistake. you are the first to notice. congrats
Hi John
Love the how to stuff
any chance of doing a video re berthing in a marina a sub 30ft boat single inboard engine without the luxury of bow thruster
Cheers Gary
These guys don't own any boats under 50ft. So no chance!
EXCELLENT VDO, THANK U ... NOW U VE TO DO ONE WITH STERN FIRST
I’m curious why you don’t dock stern in? It’s really the only way we do it where I boat. Lake is very rough so the bow breaks the waves and many of the fingers are so short if you dock bow in, the cockpit in an offshore performance boat is outside of the finger.
We've done a separate video on that: ruclips.net/video/0wRLUl7BkmY/видео.html
@@MotorBoatYachting Thank you!
Is there a reason for not dropping the anchor while sorting out the fenders and lines, instead of letting it drift?
I really do like your videos, they might just be the best of this type on RUclips, but it would be perfect if we would see you making a real cleat hitch when you tie a line to a cleat. In my opinion, there is only one way to tie a proper cleat hitch and it holds the best, is easy to tie and untie and looks better as there is way less line on the cleats.
How to tie a proper cleat hitch:
ruclips.net/video/2CLt4BEBMRk/видео.html
Great video...
Nice boat too!!
lol, port ahead wtf\. i always go hard over port and reverse a bit. I also make sure the boats momentum is torwards the dock.
is it worng i use the skyhook that i have on the boot when i do that
Sad a boat that large does not come with a bow thruster as a standard
great videos...
Imagine little actuated arms on the boat that grasp onto the cleats so you don't need fenders or rope or crew. Or side decks.
Masterful
Do a stern to med style tutorial for this with lazy lines!
You do it mate and those that are interested can view it. I am in the UK and so this was useful.
What are the point of fenders anyway. Are they important
Fiberglass and gel coat repairs can be avoided with fenders
I always 2 part my lines so I don’t get off the boat to tie or untie it when alone
I can reverse berth my 33 foot sailboat onto a finger berth with 20 knots of wind blowing me away from my finger and toward my neighbour. I do this alone often.
Still, if this kind of video gets you views, good on you.
Post another one in challenging conditions please.
lets see a video, hot shot. how bout you teach us something instead of just hating on my man for making this vid?
Power Boat people won't have a clue what you are talking about 😂😁🤗👻⛵
Masterful!
Or just use skyhook if you have it to not drift away
Okay, now show us how you do it in 40 knots. :)
He did say at the start, Dont go out unless you think you can get back in.
Ha ha so glad no one around to see me mooring up last night and apologies to my neighbours, just a couple of scrapes and I put your davits straight again oops. One engine, no bow thruster and a gusting wind doesn't help when you're on your own.
Nice video but have a question.
Why is the skipper constantly turning the wheel even in reverse?
I usually leave the wheel centered and maneuver using just forward / reverse to guide the boat into slip.
Single engine will have more affect when turned, it acts just like a single engine boat when used alone.
Even with twins, rudder angle will typically help move the stern where you need it.
Some designs don’t respond as well to rudders at slow speeds, while others can be walked sideways.
This captain is very smooth, and well practiced.
Nicely done!
Stepping off the boat before it was secured isnt very wise? what if you slipped and fell in?
With twin engines, bow thruster, good vision and benign conditions, not hard to do. Like to see him berth a 50 foot yacht, with an offset engine, 20knot wind and rain, into a berth he's never seen before.
He did not have a bow thruster. He could have docked it in the middle of the haulover inlet and people would still be moaning about it being too easy. Try it like me blah blah. Blah
@@PS-zw4yc I swear that's true, he didn't even touch the joystick once and people are still out here complaining and demanding he does it in the middle of a storm, with an engine failure and no fenders
And at night 😲😂
My boat is too big for single handed operation, but it a pinch, I could do it because of the station keeping functional of the auto pilot is just that good.
Your boat is too big for single hand? Hahahaha!!! yeah. Did you sell it and buy that sweet trailer you live in?
A 50 foot boat named "no stress" without a bow thruster specced. Ironic!
How long is the boat you're on?
He said 50 feet at 0:57.
Matt_Waddy oh, thanks.
Yea it’s easy with a joy stick
👍👍👍
50 feet without a bow thruster? Seems like a silly thing to get cheap on with this type of boat
Who is model this yacht?
Fairline
how can i do it like you? no way.
Почему он передом паркуется, а не задом? Американец?
Slow is pro
After spring not stern spring
Back not reverse
Wind howling....BAAAAHAHAHA
Bow line and forward spring tied off on the same cleat is a bad idea.
Aft not after. if we are correcting.
Preferred Customer WRONG
You need bigger fenders man
You have no current and no wind . What are you talking about?
All these so called skippers only seem to be able to berth with twin engined stern drives. None of them seem to be able to berth a single engine shaft drive.
There is a Much simpler & easier way, which I have never seen power boat people use ~ but I'm only a poor simple Yachtie Sailor ( dont even have the shades ) 😂
Go on then - sharing is caring!
facile sur "un lac" pas de vent.....
I am 12 and I have Perfect this on a 60 foot boat , He doesn’t even know how to tie a proper cleat
Single?3props😂
What in God's name are you wearing? Hahaha!!
Never leave the helm unattended....for many reasons....especially for something as insignificant as bumpers which will need to be redeployed and will require leaving the helm unmanned again..viewers should disregard what this chap is doing here for safety and liability issues.
Just use the joystick, no need to confuse the average sailor.