Boat docking techniques

Have you ever come across one of the many boat docking fail videos on YouTube? Or been at the boat ramp and watched a disaster unfold before your eyes?

If you have, you probably wondered to yourself, how do I avoid being “that guy?”

Well, this is the best guide to learn how to dock your boat safely!

Dock the boat meaning

There are three major things that you need to know about, and how to react to when docking a boat. Wind, Current, & Gear position and the effects they have on your boat will determine whether you can dock it safely or not.

Here are the easiest to understand instructions and things to know about that will allow you to handle your boat like a pro!

Gear Position & Angle of the Steering

Understanding Gear Positions & Speed

There is a well-known saying that most people know that goes, “never approach the dock faster than you want to hit it.” Our experience makes us agree with this saying!

Which is why you should understand the best gear position when docking your boat is neutral.

You should never go full throttle to maneuver the boat. Yo

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