Yawn. This has been going on for years.
pull the chain off the windlass and use the capstan... unless the windlass is hydraulic too :)
These plastic steps are actually very sturdy and stable. We have a three stepper on the dock by our forward boarding gate. Mostly for crew use...
Typical thrusters become useless against 20+Kts. Hydraulic thrusters are better as you can run them much longer compared to electric which will...
The steps on the other boats are standard stairs widely used here in the US. The design automatically adjust to tide variation and the steps are...
My only slight concern would be the 8V92TA. Older 2 stroke technology and pretty high HP rating for the displacement. Thorough engine survey a must
How do you use a passerelle when docked alongside a fixed pier? This is another very frequent scenario in the US and Bahamas. You can’t use it!...
Newish 60 Sunseeker had joined the dangerous boarding group here on my pier... :) Zero way of climbing over the sides. At low tide the platform...
Stern thrusters are really a waste on a twin diesel boat as splitting the gears (one in F one in R) will move the stern faster than a thruster....
Unlike cars where pretty much all cars nowadays are built to set safety and insurance standards, boats are designed and built for their intended...
Hey you certainly can disagree and don’t have to apologize !! yes I only posted pictures of boats with difficult boarding and indeed many don’t...
