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Docking
During docking, have your crew make ready the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you will be
docking. Often times your crew will need to step off from the swim step with the stern line. Another crew member
will need to be at the bow or mid-ship to hand over the next lines. Prima Vista has high walkways. A good trick is
to secure a line from one side cleat to another with a lot of slack drooping down the side toward the water. This
allows a person on the dock to easily grab the side line and pull you in.
NEVER PUT A PIECE OF YOUR BODY BETWEEN THE DOCK AND THE BOAT (HAND, FOOT, ARM,
ETC.) YOU WILL LOSE OR BREAK SOMETHING, AND IT WON’T BE THE 40,000 POUND BOAT.
While moving slowly to the dock or mooring location, center the WHEEL (e.g. rudders straight) and use only the
GEARSHIFTS and THROTTLES to maneuver the boat.
REMEMBER TO DO EVERTHING IN SLOW MOTION.
ONLY USE GEARSHIFTS and THROTTLES TO MANEUVER (NOT THE WHEEL)
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