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CAUTION
Remember that propellers will not stop immediately when the engine is
shut off!!
Boat docking
Proper docking requires practice. Make sure you have the adequate
mooring equipment, and that it is stowed correctly and ready for use.
Dealers and distributors can help you choosing the most adequate
equipment. When approaching a mooring area, lower your speed within a
reasonable distance to allow your wake to subside before it reaches other
boats or docks. As you get close to your moorage, check for any wind or
current action that may affect your manoeuvre. Than approach the dock
carefully. If there are high winds or strong currents, it is best to approach
the moorage from the lee side. While approaching, check to see that all
lines are attached to the mooring bitts on the side of the boat facing the
moorage. It is desirable to have one person at the bow of the boat, with a
boat hook and a mooring line attached to a boat cleat/bitt. Approach at idle
speed at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the dock. When the bow
is within on metre from the dock (starboard side) the stern can be brought
alongside the moorage by turning to port side. Next, turn to starboard and at
idle speed put the boat into REVERSE. This will stop the boat and bring the stern
closer to the dock. These steps are reversed for docking to port. To become
familiar with this procedure an adequate practice is required.
DANGER
When docking, passengers and crew must remain seated until all manoeuvres
are completed. Leave the boat only when it has be fastened to the moorage and
the engine(s) are shut off.
