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Old 01-22-2019, 11:34 PM
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A technique I learned with my previous full keel boat was to give her a burst of power in reverse to get her moving, then take her out of gear and let her coast. Steering is much more responsive without the prop turning.
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prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
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