Howdy from Cold North Texas: I have not done well with keeping up here since my retirement in October. :sm13: I'm still working on figuring out my daily schedule. Busier now that I...

PapaJ Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni

I have not done well with keeping up here since my retirement in October.

I'm still working on figuring out my daily schedule. Busier now that I ever was while I was working! I will try to do better!

I've been out a couple of times on the pontoon boat that I bought in October. I'm still learning it. The most difficult thing so far has been navigating it to the courtesy dock during loading / unloading. The bow is not a problem but I need to figure out an easier way of swinging the stern in to the dock to tie it up. Suggestions appreciated!

I have a trip scheduled with the local "electronics expert" for 19 February, weather permitting, to fine tune my LiveScope and graphs.

Cheers,
J. Paul

CamT Loc: La Porte, Texas

Kinda makes you wonder how you ever found time to go to work dont it lol

By the way nice toon

Jeremy Loc: America

Get bow near dock then put in reverse with wheel turned in opposite direction. Basically want to be moving forward when hit reverse.

If dock is on Starboard ( right side) you have boat steered right in forward. When near the dock with bow. Put in reverse leaving wheel turned right. This will make stern go towards dock.

Another thing can do is tie bow to dock and put in reverse with wheel turned right. Just above idle will draw boat against dock.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

PapaJ wrote:

I have not done well with keeping up here since my... (show quote)

Good to hear from you PapaJ, I thought maybe you sailed off into the sunset with the new boat.LOL. Jeremy has some good tips, that and practice will make it easier over time. Good luck, and don't forget the fishing pictures!

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

PapaJ wrote:

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Nice Toon, PappaJ, was the new?

smitty Loc: maine

dang papa
thats a BIG ole toon; prolly fit 2 of my stbb toons on top o yers

RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR

PapaJ wrote:

I have not done well with keeping up here since my... (show quote)

Glad to hear your still kicking PapaJ! Nice Toon Also.

And Marvin Loc: Lawrence, Ks

If your using Garman do the free upgrade on the fish finder and set your interference to low. Makes a huge difference

Billycrap2 Loc: Mason county,W(BY GOD) Virginia, 🇺🇸🦅

Jeremy wrote:

Get bow near dock then put in reverse with wheel turned in opposite direction. Basically want to be moving forward when hit reverse.

If dock is on Starboard ( right side) you have boat steered right in forward. When near the dock with bow. Put in reverse leaving wheel turned right. This will make stern go towards dock.

Another thing can do is tie bow to dock and put in reverse with wheel turned right. Just above idle will draw boat against dock.

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Right on the answer there with practice you be a professional 👍🏽👍🏽

hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas

PapaJ wrote:

I have not done well with keeping up here since my... (show quote)

Nice Tracker PapaJ. Tight lines, when you have time.🎣🎣🎣
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

Canis Loc: Texarkana, TX

Nice toon !! I bought my 16ft in September and had it out 3 times, so far Wright Patman has the docks. I just ease to the dock but I like Jeremy's suggestion and will try it next out. I will fish lakes that don't have the courtesy dock and I'm not sure how to get back on after I beach it. I 'm hoping I can get back on without getting wet.

PapaJ Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni

CamT wrote:

Kinda makes you wonder how you ever found time to go to work dont it lol

By the way nice toon

Exactly! Thank you!

PapaJ Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni

Jeremy wrote:

Get bow near dock then put in reverse with wheel turned in opposite direction. Basically want to be moving forward when hit reverse.

If dock is on Starboard ( right side) you have boat steered right in forward. When near the dock with bow. Put in reverse leaving wheel turned right. This will make stern go towards dock.

Another thing can do is tie bow to dock and put in reverse with wheel turned right. Just above idle will draw boat against dock.

Thanks. I've tried that with limited success. I will try that again.

PapaJ Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni

flyguy wrote:

Nice Toon, PappaJ, was the new?

Thanks! Yes sir, brand new. You only live once, right?

PapaJ Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni

And Marvin wrote:

If your using Garman do the free upgrade on the fish finder and set your interference to low. Makes a huge difference

Thanks! I'll try that.