OUTBOARD ETIQUETTE?

[Jeff Quigley]

Hey all. Just wondering if any marinas you dock at have any rules about outboards that are raised out of the water? I don't believe my marina has any restrictions but it's a concern of mine now, especially after i dinged one coming back in from a day out on the water.

Our dock fingers are 28 feet and some sail boats occupy all 28 feet plus one or two beyond. Couple that with an extended outboard and I feel it's a hazard. I got caught by a rogue gust of wind and I could do nothing to avoid the "ding" (it was slight and I don't think the prop bent at all - and I did inform the marina). However, coming in at night could be dangerous.

What are your thoughts? Should this be something I bring to our marina manager?

Jeff

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: OUTBOARD ETIQUETTE?

I think you will find that most people, including myself, would prefer the outdrive raised when moored in the water. I also think the marina will just tell you to be more aware of your surroundings when you dock. There are alot of docks where I boat where the motor is sticking out past the dock edge. Just have to be careful...Now I will say that at resorts on the lake where they have lots of docking facilities, I rarely see a motor tilted up due to the tight area inbetween the docks. Guess it's a judgement call...

 

[tommays]

Re: OUTBOARD ETIQUETTE?

Around here in saltwater 99% of outboards are out of the water



Tommays