Dock a Twin Engine Boat in the WORST Slip in the Marina | BoatUS

BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow shows you stress-free techniques for docking your twin engine boat in a REALLY tight slip. In fact, it's the worst slip in the marina -- right up against the pier with an oversized boat across the fairway! The most important thing to remember when you're doing this close quarters boat handling technique with a twin-engine boat is to use your throttles, not the steering wheel, to maneuver. With a little bit of practice, you'll be able to confidently maneuver into even the tightest slip. Close quarters boat handling: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2018/october/how-to-dock-a-twin-outboard-boat CONTENTS 0:00 Intro 0:48 Rule 1: Check wind/current 0:58 Rule 2: Come in slow 1:08 Rule 3: Center your wheel and use throttles to steer 1:19 Technique for pulling into a tight slip 2:00 Lining the boat up to the slip 2:38 Wrap Want to learn or improve your boat handling skills under the watchful eye of a US Coast Guard-licensed captain? Find a fun and affordable 3-hour On-Water Training course near you at https://www.boatus.org/on-water 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #docking #boathandling