Step 4: Finishing TouchĪs your boat begins to line up parallel to the dock, crack the wheel in the opposite direction and briefly for a few seconds put the engine in reverse. If you time things too late then you risk banging into the dock, and if you time things too early, then you will not end up parallel with the dock. Timing is everything and this is where knowing your boat will serve to be a valuable key to docking. Briefly pop the engine into gear for a quick second to give the boat a little momentum. Once you are within about half a boat length from the dock, crank your wheel away from the direction of the dock, so that your propeller(s) are now facing toward the dock. This is where things can get a little trickier. On a twin-engine vessel, you can switch back and forth between the engines to help you slowly come in. As you are approaching the dock, use your forward and reverse gears to help maintain the proper speed you are looking for. Step 2: Keep It SlowĪ common mistake that most new boaters make is that they come in way too fast. Over time you’ll begin to find what works best for your boat to avoid banging the hull into the dock, or another boat/hazard. If you feel that the wind and/or current is trying to keep you from getting to the dock, then slowly correct your approach by coming in at a shallow angle. Once you’ve decided on a place you would like to dock your boat, slowly begin to approach that spot at a 30 to 45-degree angle. Steps For Coming Alongside a Dock Step 1: Line Up The Approach
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I’ve put together a guide below in this article to help explain how to dock a boat so that when you try it for the first time it won’t feel as overwhelming. It really is an easy task as long as you know what you are doing.
I bet practically everyone you talk to will tell you how easy it is to dock a boat, and well, for the most part, they will be right. Docking a boat for the first time is probably one of the more nerve-wracking experiences you will have to endure as a boater.
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