Volvo Penta Assisted Docking System

[Megs20Burt!]

This not an update for a narrow boat. The person this is aimed at already has the latest and greatest technologically advanced docking system. This is merely a software upgrade. Do I want it? You bet I do!
Why would a bunch of elderly, sedate men put themselves through the stress of parking a boat in difficult conditions? It’s like we want that coronary.
Look at it another way, how many here have someone else onboard who can dock your boat? Usually, the men drive whilst barking orders at the wife who is doing the grunt work. That doesn’t really make a lot of sense does it

Have you been watching the significant other and I Bouba? there is a law against that mate, don't make me place that call...?

 

[Lisandro]

I guess this is more like a car parking itself, which I don't use but is there. I have tried the car parking itself but I just didnt like it and feel like I can do it quicker. Not that 'parking' a boat is ever quick. However all the other bits like joystick, DPS, etc just make things easier. Guess it is what you are used to.



Depending on what size boat you buy then IPS (or equiv) might be the only option. Sunseeker 65 sport yacht for example is only available with IPS. Above 70 foot I dont think IPS is really used, but then again read about a smallish new ferry fitted with 4x IPS so who knows.

Parking the boat can be one of the hardest jobs.

 

[Bouba]

A couple of weeks ago the forecast was dire, strong winds, but the reality was dead calm. So I lost a perfect boating day. So I was determined that the next good forecast we would have a short cruise. We came to Porquerolles in what can only be described as interesting conditions. And we docked in somewhat challenging weather. It was touch and go in a high sided single engine boat.
It made me think about this thread a lot!



This is the evening, but I did have an adventure. I took my electric scooter to one end of the island !?