STERN DRIVE DOCKING
Inboard/outboard powered boats are fairly easy to back up and
maneuver with a little knowledge and docking practice. One of the
most important aspects of the process is to keep your calm in the
wake of a busy marina. Basically the reversing propeller is turned in
the direction you want to go by using the helm wheel.
Some boats tend to be infl uenced by the wind. When backing down in
a cross wind, allow room to maneuver and watch the bow. If the wind
begins to swing the bow, you need to stop backing, turn the wheel to
straighten out the boat, while using a quick burst of throttle.
Stop the boat by shifting in reverse.
Put the wheel over to port and be-
gin backing in. Slow down your
speed by momentarily shifting into
reverse.
Docking Step One
Continue backing up the boat with
the wheel hard to port. Keep an eye
on the bow, and begin to straighten
the wheel as the boat enters the
slip.
Docking Step Two
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