Grady-White Boats EXPRESS 265, Owner'S Manual

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Twin engines boats are easier to maneuver than single engine crafts; however, they still require
practice to ensure comfortable operation. The boat will run ahead or backward in a straight line
when both engines are working together at the same speed. While backing, the engines can be
used to steer to port as well as starboard.
Moving ahead on one engine will cause the bow to swing away from the running engine side
and to move forward at the same time. Backing up with one engine will cause the bow to swing
toward the running engine side and the boat to move backward.
Running one engine ahead and one engine astern will cause the boat to turn end-for-end in lit-
tle more than its own length.
Running both engines in the same direction at different speeds will cause the boat to move in
the direction dictated by the faster engine but its influence will be modified by the slower engine.