OPERATION MANUAL
Latitude 1035 - Latitude Lady
Page 18 – Manoeuvring and Steering
Manoeuvring and Steering
When moving in a marina or a confined anchorage at slow speed you will have to use
your engines to steer.
Latitude Lady will turn on its own length with one engine in forward and one in
reverse.
When engaging reverse PAUSE before using revs so reverse lock engages properly.
Be careful you don't overload the steering when trying to turn in a small area.
Use the engines instead.
Always ensure the tender is on its davits or alongside and secured fore and aft
when manoeuvring. Or if moving astern trail it from the bow.
The best place to learn how your vessel manoeuvres is when you have plenty of
space at an anchorage. Familiarise yourself there before entering a marina.
Engage reverse and test the vessel's response when it reaches 2 to 3 knots.
Before you approach a berth have your fenders down, almost touching the water.
In strong winds use extreme care when moving to a marina berth.
Don't reverse
into a berth.
Approach the dock slowly but ensure you are moving steadily to
retain good steerage. Make sure you know which side of the dock you will be tying
up to. Don't be afraid to ask marina staff for assistance if required.
The tender can be used as propulsion for the vessel if you need to manoeuvre and
only one engine is operational.
Tie the tender securely fore and aft and have a crewmember operate the outboard
to the skipper's instructions.
Make sure the outboard is in the locked down position so you can use it in reverse.
THIS IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY AND CAN ONLY BE DONE IF INSTRUCTED
BY CCY BASE.
