RE: The boat that does not back up
Many commercial boats will have deeper reduction gears , and larger diameter more efficient props .
The size of the prop is such that the side view of the blade area shows it almost as big as the rudder it self.
Even with a good head of steam in reverse the rudder is small for the job.
Learning to steer with the prop, rather than the rudder is the solution.
A good hand with a spring line is also a big help.
Yacht experience is not a help on these boats.
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