Comments on: How to Dock an Outboard or Sterndrive Powerboat in 3 Easy Pictures https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/04/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures Stories about Boats and Boating Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:51:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Tom https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/04/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures/comment-page-1#comment-606 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:05:09 +0000 http://www.tropicalboating.com/2012/08/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures#comment-606 In reply to Robert.

Robert, shifting a jetboat into neutral just redirects the thrust straight down. Turning the wheel may or may not be effective, depending on the boat. Reverse redirects the thrust back under the boat. Steering control in reverse is OK, not great, in jet craft. The “usual” wheel inputs for those accustomed to outboard or sterndrive boats is reversed. Turning the wheel to port on a jetboat results in backing to starboard. Practice in a calm place with no wind or current and no obstacles to hit.

]]> By: Robert https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/04/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures/comment-page-1#comment-588 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:56:41 +0000 http://www.tropicalboating.com/2012/08/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures#comment-588 Got any tips for jetboats? I have an 18 foot Seadoo and it is a floating brick with the impeller in neutral

]]> By: stephen https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/04/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures/comment-page-1#comment-149 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:16:09 +0000 http://www.tropicalboating.com/2012/08/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures#comment-149 I am a brand new boater I have had no experience at piloting a boat in years and these articles have been excellent for me to learn the basics and I am very greatful. thanks

]]> By: capt thomson https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/04/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures/comment-page-1#comment-160 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:39:39 +0000 http://www.tropicalboating.com/2012/08/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures#comment-160 This kind of article on docking in a slip both straight in and backing would be great

]]> By: Tom https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/04/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures/comment-page-1#comment-162 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:47:18 +0000 http://www.tropicalboating.com/2012/08/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures#comment-162 In reply to captain arnie.

Captain Arnie,

To back a twin engine boat into a slip, just position the boat in front of the slip and stern-to. If there is a cross wind or current, angle the boat into it slightly, then center the helm. Begin backing in with both engines, and if you get too close on one side, put the opposite engine in neutral briefly. Although you never want to approach a dock any faster than you are willing to hit it, going too slow makes the maneuver more difficult, as wind and current have more opportunity to mess up your alignment with the slip.

]]> By: captain arnie https://www.tropicalboating.com/2009/04/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures/comment-page-1#comment-161 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:46:28 +0000 http://www.tropicalboating.com/2012/08/how-to-dock-an-outboard-or-sterndrive-powerboat-in-3-easy-pictures#comment-161 Great! But what’s the proper way to BACK IN to a slip? Please advise. We have twin Mercruiser I/O’s on our 31′ Cruisers Yacht.

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