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Captain Eric Sorensen shows you how to dock your single outboard boat in a slip. A critical boat-handling skill, docking a single outboard boat makes a lot of less-experienced skippers nervous, but with a little practice, you should be able to do it easily. We'll show you how to perform this docking maneuver both from the perspective of the helm as well as from above from drone footage. Read more at www.boatus.com/expert-advice/...
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@bookooc5605 5 лет назад

People who haven't tried this have no idea how hard this can be. Especially with a T-top and wind or current. First time I did this with my boat with a T-top, I was a bouncing around like a pool ball. T-top is like a damn sail. good video.

@boatus 5 лет назад

It's even stressful for very experienced boaters! Thanks for watching.

@JPurontong Год назад

the drone cam makes it easy to understand how the boat moves from side to side but for a beginner, like me, it's only a matter of how I implement those techniques into reality without making a mistake, but there is no doubt that it can be done with practice. Very informative video.

@boatus Год назад

Thanks for watching, John. Yeah, there's only so much we can do in a video. It does help to be able to practice, first in open water to understand how your boat handles, and then in close quarters. Not sure where you're located, but our BoatUS Foundation offers fantastic hands-on on-water training in a number of locations around the US. It's an affordable way to get hours with a Coast Guard-licensed captain in a NASBLA-approved program. You can search for locations and dates at www.boatus.org/on-water

@juliegoodnight 2 года назад

I agree-- I drive 40' and 45' boats with twin engines that are FAR easier to dock (even backing into tight sips) than my single engine OB 23' fishing boat (which drives like a Sherman tank). I love the different views in this video-- overhead and being able to watch the Captain's hands on the wheel and the shifters. I always watch these educational videos in the hopes of finding a tidbit of info I am missing. In this case it was the trimming up of the motor to help the handling and I can't wait to try that! I love your boat handling videos-- thank you!

@boatus 2 года назад

Thanks for watching, Julie! Yes, driving a twin engine boat, even without thrusters, is SO much easier than handling a single engine outboard. Glad you found this helpful. And we appreciate the feedback on the angles. Now that we're able to get out and about a bit more, we're hoping to shoot some more boat handling vids with drone views.

@Jon_boat_adventures 6 лет назад

Thanks, I'll be adding this to my boating play list.

@barddzen 4 месяца назад

I’ve watched a lot of these kinds of videos and what would really help is to have an inlay of the shifting with the drone view of the boat.

@boatus 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the helpful feedback, DWY! Stay tuned for our new series of boat handling videos coming this spring/summer.

@J.o.e_K Месяц назад

Old vid but good vid. My tip to newbies... Steer in direction needed then a short burst neutral. Steer in direction needed then a short burst neutral. Repeat as many times as needed until docked. Thank me later.

@boatus Месяц назад

Good tip, Joe. Like the inboard vid, patience is a virtue. Bump in and out of gear and just glide. And turn that wheel FIRST! That is the biggest issue I had at first.

@jss150 5 лет назад

I enjoy these videos - They make it look so easy. I always have current ripping and wind pushing my t-top. I have only been boating 2.5 years and learn a lot from these videos. I never seem to have the same conditions current one way or another and wind in different directions and boats all around.

@boatus 5 лет назад

Thanks, John. Docking a boat is nerve wracking for even the most seasoned boaters. so you're certainly not alone. To help learn how your own boat handles in various conditions, you can certainly practice these maneuvers in open water.

@greggkathy1892 Год назад

I needed to learn that! Thank you!

@nyinfamous2k2 5 лет назад

seeing it with the over head view helps a lot. I just sold my 23 ft dual console with a single outboard. that boat as awesome as it was was probably the most frustrating boat ive owned to park. Now I have a 28 ft cabin cruiser with a single IO and man its so much easier to maneuver

@boatus 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching and for your feedback! Glad you found it helpful.

@johny12300 5 лет назад

Thanks dude !

@aveza6784 3 года назад

With that much slip space and that size boat, plush no wind and little current, you could do it blindfolded. Let’s see that with a tight slip on a windy day with the finger dock on the opposite side. Then I’ll be impressed.

@boatus 3 года назад

You're right about the large slip, and lack of wind and current, Tony. But the point of the video is to show how to perform the maneuver. It's hard enough for new boaters to learn how to do it in ideal conditions. Once they understand the basics of it, they can adjust for other factors. Plus, there are so many different combinations of factors that we can't show how to manage every one of them. Sometimes that just takes experience at the helm. And because we plan our videos months in advance, often fly in our videographer from out of state, and have to work around the weather, we don't really have control of all those variables. We can only show what we have on the day of shooting. Sometimes it works out that we can demonstrate what to do when things aren't textbook, but it's often luck. We will certainly try to do videos in the future that address wind and current if we can.

@albertokusmic9239 Год назад

Way to go, Captain!

@boatus Год назад

Thanks for watching, Alberto.

@homeycheese1 2 года назад

lovely, but can you post a video of backing into an appropriately sized slip for that boat? Here you've got a pretty large slip you are backing into!!!!!

@boatus 2 года назад

Thanks, David. The process is the same, whether it's a small or large slip. However, you can watch all of our docking videos on our playlist at ru-vid.com/group/PLSrVa8gUFaPzjJwQSx3UMnqpyse4m9D9w. The one on backing into the tight slip may be what you're looking for.

@rebandmike 5 лет назад

That is a huge spot, I have to back into a tiny spot considering my boat size

@ppumpkin3282 5 лет назад

Yeah, right. I have a 25 keel sailboat, and 8 HP outboard, with no finger slip, it's on the channel and gets from a one to three knot current, and wind. I do everything I can to come in at slack tide. I have an eight foot beam and need to feet in between two pilings ten feet apart.

@yourmedicareguylarrybelt7792 6 лет назад

When do you ever get that kind of space and lack of wind? Come by and try it at my slip with my Tritoon.

@nicholasking7120 4 года назад

lack of wind isn't as uncommon as you'd think. But the space is kinda crazy.

@surfndeeez 3 года назад

Ha. Exactly. My first slip was a nightmare to dock. Wind, lapping waves, zero space, and tying on to four pilings.

@UnyieldingSeraph Год назад

I've noticed people that own Tritoons are like vegans, they make sure everyone knows they have a tritoon

@user-nx1xr6no8g 3 месяца назад

Question - has anyone seen video guidance for backing this same boat into the other slip - the one to port?

@boatus 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the question, Bill. I'm kinda scratching my head though. The maneuver would be exactly the same except the finger pier would be on the other side. Or am I missing something? In the meantime, you might check out our docking video playlist in case the info you're looking for is available in one of the others we've done: ru-vid.com/group/PLSrVa8gUFaPzjJwQSx3UMnqpyse4m9D9w

@user-nx1xr6no8g 3 месяца назад

@@boatus it would be the same in many ways. My problem has been that in trying to land on the part side, I can’t get the bow to swing around. In the video, when pulling to stern you can have the engine push or pull the stern to the dock when the front of the boat is lined up even with the dock. But on the other side, the bow doesn’t come around.

@1stzard 5 лет назад

It also helps when you have 2x the slip needed

@boatus 5 лет назад

That certainly makes it easier, but the process is the same.

@user-jj3tw1sr7o 9 месяцев назад

That was a pretty big slip for that size boat. I have about 10” on either side of the pilings and my boat in my slip.

@boatus 9 месяцев назад

🤷🏻‍♀️That's the slip we had available that day. The process is the same no matter what size slip, though obviously the tighter it is, the more challenging it will be -- especially if you throw in wind and current. If you want something that shows more of a challenge, we have another video on docking in the WORST slip in the marina: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XuqjOK_MlEA.htmlsi=3h0ZBXtlfPTDX05N

@lorencoen3484 3 года назад

You’ve got the engine trimmed up quite a bit? Did you mean to given you stated at beginning to trim it down??

@rickdunn9606 4 года назад

Actually the "pivot point moves as the vessel moves". Yes, when going ahead a typical pivot point is about 1/3 aft of the stem, but when you back the pivot point moves significantly. Also, true a RH propeller backs to port, but those forces are likely to be less given the smaller size of an outboard engines propeller, and once you turn the steering wheel (other than midships) the forces all change significantly.

@boatus 4 года назад

Thanks for your thoughts.

@donzi32boats80 6 лет назад

As always another great, how to video. Thank you Boat US..

@boatus 6 лет назад

You are quite welcome!

@suzannemcbride8387 6 лет назад

That slip is huge! I wish our slip was that wide, there would be no problems. How about a video in a normal sized slip?

@boatus 6 лет назад

We hear you, Suzanne. This video was intended to show the basics of the maneuver. We more recently did another video on how to back into a REALLY tight slip. Search for it on our channel. Obviously we can't replicate every possible wind/current/condition/tide/location/boat/engine combination. We always recommend practicing maneuvers in open water in a variety of conditions to get a better idea of how your own boat reacts.

@markrobbins9552 2 года назад

@@boatus pretty good video as usual. That's what I always do. Goes for cars, airplanes or anything really that requires manipulating machinery. Take it somewhere safe and find out how it's going to act before you get into a situation where you better get it right. Save ya some embarrassment too. Every boat is different, conditions vary, you have good days and not so good days. I've actually had someone ask me how to take a wave. Oh boy, and you said you're going way out where the big ones are. I pretend he means waves and figure best way to help here is scare em outta goin. You guys don't do that. I see the heading on some of these and think you just want to get sued don't ya. But I like how you tell em the truth without intimidating them. Only been subscribed recently so just getting around to some of them.

@boatus 2 года назад

@@markrobbins9552 Thanks for subscribing and sharing your thoughts, Mark. They're probably going to do it anyway. All we can do is give folks enough info to get - or keep - them out of trouble. And with all the new boaters, we hope to give them a solid foundation and making boating better and safer for everyone. Enjoy working through our archives. There are some good ones in there -- and new vids coming out every three weeks!

@masterful7574 5 лет назад

Your mentioned pivot point is only when moving ahead at a steady speed. When moving astern, and applying ahead power the pivot point moves forward in the vessel and can move ahead of the vessel depending upon the amount of power applied.

@boatus 5 лет назад

All boats steer by the stern and the pivot point is dependent on the size of boat, the type of power, and the amount of throttle applied.

@masterful7574 5 лет назад

BoatUS you are leaving out whether the boat is moving ahead or astern when the ahead power is applied. I’ve turned ships in 1 1/2 or less of their length by applying this. With no thruster or tug assist.

@boatus 5 лет назад

@@masterful7574 We're not sure we understand your question. What do you mean by being in reverse and applying ahead power?

@masterful7574 5 лет назад

BoatUS i did not ask a question. I did not say being in reverse. Being in forward or reverse is a description of what the propulsion is doing. I said moving ahead or astern. This also implies movement of the vessel through the water not over ground.

@goodbonezz1289 3 года назад

If there was any kind of an offshore wind, you’d have been blown right in to that dingy or the neighboring boat...would it not have been better to have approached stern in to begin with?

@boatus 3 года назад

Thanks for the question, Bonezz. Wind and current all come into play when maneuvering any boat. Depending on the length, beam, and underwater profile, all boats handle in a different way. It is important that you practice with your own boat in various conditions so that you can master the technique for your own unique set of circumstances.

@CarySagady Год назад

Nice Video! Do these these tips work for single screw I/O? I have an ssi 275 Chaparral and unless conditions are completely calm (wind wise) it is a bear to back into a slip. It has a duo-prop which is supposed to help....not sure it does. REAL SAILORS DRIVE SINGLE SCREW! I am going to be very aware of my pivot point position and see if that helps. Thanks.

@boatus Год назад

Thanks for watching, Cary. Backing a boat into a slip is tough for even the most seasoned skippers. The single screw I/O is going to work much the same way as the single outboard. We do have this other video on docking a single engine inboard, which might offer some additional tips: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XWs4PNQRZMI.html Unfortunately we can never cover all possible combinations of conditions boaters might encounter while docking, but the basic techniques remain the same. Patience, practice, and persistence are key -- though way easier said than done when you have a dock full of looky-loos judging you! ;-)

@CarySagady Год назад

@@boatus Thanks...I often use the pilings for pivoting the boat....especially on windy days. Yes, and there are always the critics on dock to "help" guide me in!

@boatus Год назад

That's a great strategy, Cary, especially when the conditions give you few other options. We recently ran an article on how to maneuver using docklines that you might find useful. Technique 5 is the one you describe: www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2022/november/maneuvering-a-boat-with-docklines

@jetskier209 6 лет назад

do the same rules apply to and a single engine I/O boat

@boatus 6 лет назад

The same rules apply exactly because the thrust is vectored thrust like a single engine outboard. One caveat: It's actually slightly harder because you can't see the position of the outboard. However, if you master this technique in an i/o (otherwise known as a sterndrive), you'll find doing it with a single outboard a piece of cake.

@jo2522 6 лет назад

wow u really do trim that engine out. that's a tip no one else talks about.

@kayjonas8615 2 года назад

Probably a great tutorial for a tiny, lightweight boat. Who needs help with that?

@boatus 2 года назад

Lots of folks, Kay. Docking is one of the most stressful maneuvers, even for seasoned boaters. Do check out our channel for additional docking videos on boats of multiple sizes and engine configurations.

@rmstark1966 5 лет назад

can you do it with a25-30 footer

@boatus 5 лет назад

It works pretty much the same, Bob. But stay tuned -- we have a video and article coming soon on docking a single screw inboard trawler.

@brianhersh620 4 года назад

@@boatus did you post that one yet?

@boatus 4 года назад

@@brianhersh620 Thanks for checking in. Yes we did: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XWs4PNQRZMI.html Hope this helps!

@erikandrehoglund55 Год назад

This may be a very stupid question frim me myself, is there any pros and cons docking the stern to bridge vs the opposit way. With the bow pointing ? I can say , it is really uncommon to see on these size of boats , the you dock with inwards. Can someone Explain 😊

@boatus Год назад

Definitely not a stupid question, Erik. If I understand you correctly, you're wondering why you'd back into a slip vs pulling in forward? It is a much-debated topic for sure! I've seen both here in the U.S., and it generally depends on the marina. However, there are some good reasons to dock stern-to: It makes it easier to load gear and get on and off the boat, especially if you don't have a finger pier. Additionally, you generally want to have your bow facing any waves or wakes, which lessens the amount of tossing and rubbing up against the dock, even if you have fenders. Whether you pull in stern first or bow first may also depend on how shallow it is near the sea wall/dock -- pulling bow-in would help protect your motor or props. There are probably many other reasons for (and against) backing into the slip, and I have no doubt some folks will weigh in here!

@erikandrehoglund55 Год назад

@@boatus Thanks for your answer here in Sweden🇸🇪 i would say 95% docking the the boat forward in to the bridge actually. Stern to dock not as common, why? I dont know actually.

@majormegapix 4 года назад

At the end of the 2019 season, we traded our 21' bowrider for a 24' tritoon. Actually, we have only had it out only once before the end of the season so we'll be practicing next season on docking maneuvers. Although the procedures seem to be similar to a monohull, I know it can be trickier, having witnessed all manner of pontoon "docking fails" on our lake. Oddly, there are next to no videos on youtube (that I can find) that really show the correct technique; powering, turning and which way to turn the outboard. It can be different than with an IO. I wondered if BoatUS would ever consider doing a version of "how-to" for docking a pontoon as they are growing so rapidly in popularity? Thanks, from a new pontoon captain.

@boatus 4 года назад

Congrats on the new boat! And thanks for the suggestion. We'll definitely add it to the list for consideration.

@jo2522 6 лет назад

Wish my fairway was that wide.

@boatus 6 лет назад

Yeah. Wouldn't it be nice if we all had that much room to maneuver, John? At least the principles remain the same. Practice, practice, practice.

@jo2522 6 лет назад

BoatU.S. How do you know where to put the steering wheel to get back to center after you go all the way to either port or starboard without looking back at your motor position? I have a stern drive so i have no visual indicator which is giving my trouble navigating at slow speed

@boatus 6 лет назад

Hi John. I may have already responded to your question on another video, but just in case ... When you know your wheel is centered, put a piece of tape on your wheel at 12 o'clock. In the beginning, you may need to count your rotations when you turn so you know where you are, but the tape will give you a reference point.

@MrHunterkill90 6 лет назад

look too easy but when i try out there is a mess :(

@boatus 6 лет назад

Keep practicing, Jose. The easiest way to get the hang of it is to practice the techniques in open water until you are comfortable with the mechanics of the maneuver. Then try it in tight quarters. You'll get it!

@jo2522 6 лет назад

Me too.

@leesire 6 лет назад

I love coming in perfect, doesn't happen too often though. Is there a demo coming in forward? Asking for a friend.

@Toby1030W 5 лет назад

you don't have rudder

@boatus 5 лет назад

Thanks, Patrick. Technically you're correct. What Eric is referring to is the position of the helm. Old habits die hard!

@renko9067 3 месяца назад

This slip is three times the size of mine lol

@boatus 3 месяца назад

We're never going to be able to make everyone happy, Renko. That's the slip, boat, and conditions we had to work with that day. The video is about the maneuvering technique, which is pretty much the same no matter what size slip you have. Thanks for watching and for your feedback, however.

@renko9067 3 месяца назад

@@boatus I’m sorry if I sounded critical. It wasn’t meant. Your videos are great. At 59, I’m relatively new to boating and your videos have been very helpful. I was going to try to back the boat in today on my own, but after watching your video, I realized I need to wait for my wife to get back from her trip.

@boatus 3 месяца назад

No worries, Renko! We always recommend taking your boat out to open water and practicing the techniques there to really get a feel for how your boat handles, especially in different conditions. That way you don't have the stress of the dock (and people judg ... I mean, potentially watching you) to add to it. Remember: Slow is pro -- don't go faster than you want to hit the dock (or other boats). And don't be afraid to let the rubrail help you, if necessary. You've got this. Even the most seasoned boaters have docking anxiety. Go out and play -- and have fun! If you want some additional coaching, visit www.boatus.org/on-water to see if there's a BoatUS Foundation On-Water Training location near you. The three-hour powerboat handling courses have a maximum of four students, so you get plenty of time at the helm under the watchful eye of a US Coast Guard-licensed captain. I've taken two of the courses, and my confidence at the helm skyrocketed.

@renko9067 3 месяца назад

@@boatus 😊

@themrfabio2459 3 года назад

No current and huge slip, nice

@boatus 3 года назад

Yup, it's more of the ideal than most folks get to experience, but the basic technique is the same.

@MarkDiSciullo Год назад

He left the part out where you swear, yell, and scream.

@boatus Год назад

😂🤣😂🤣

@santosvelayt 4 года назад

You are very lucky! ... In the real world there is wind and current inside the ports, the moorings do not leave a meter on each side and the boats leave outboards with the propeller outside as if it were mad-max ... maybe you can make a video with normal wind moving your boat in or out of the port while trying to place it in a narrow mooring ... The truth is that in these conditions I do not think anyone needs help or lessons, but thanks anyway...

@boatus 4 года назад

Your concerns are understandable, Santos. This was meant to be an overview of the technique itself. There's no way to demonstrate every possible combination of boat, engine, slip size/configuration/location, wind, current, etc. We recommend practicing these maneuvers in open water in different conditions to get a feel for how your individual boat handles. The basic technique doesn't change though, and it's easier to show that in ideal conditions. I'd have to respectfully disagree with your comment that people don't need these lessons in ideal conditions. There are many new boaters who need to learn basic maneuvers. And there are plenty of seasoned boaters who still find docking--even in perfect conditions--terrifying. I'm guessing this wasn't the video you were hoping for -- and that's OK. Sorry to disappoint. That said, we will put "docking in wind/current" on our list of topics for the future when we can get out boating again. Thanks for your feedback and stay well.

@beachsherpa6 5 лет назад

Probably one of the least helpful BoatUS videos I’ve seen. Fail

@boatus 5 лет назад

Sorry to disappoint you. What about it was not helpful? We have plenty of other docking videos available.

@beachsherpa6 5 лет назад

Docking is one of the most stressful events a boater faces. This video is way too simplistic and moves too quickly to be helpful. This is the 3rd video I’ve seen where a small boat with an outboard is used. How about doing the same video with a 28ft Express Cruiser with an I/O? How about docking in a marina with heavy boat traffic, a crowded fuel dock with a 5 knot current or a 10 knot wind... or heck both factors at the same time? Demonstrating how to dock under those real life scenarios would be VERY helpful. Just my two cents.

@boatus 5 лет назад

@@beachsherpa6 Thanks for explaining. We have an upcoming video on docking a 32' single screw trawler, which I believe is scheduled for next Friday. We also have one on how to dock a twin engine center-console in a REALLY tight slip. Here's the thing, though: Once you understand the technique, you adapt it based on wind and current. Yes, it's stressful, but practice in open water first to get a feel for how your boat handles in different conditions. We unfortunately can't simulate every docking situation you'll encounter. We CAN teach you the basic mechanics though.