Master Your Boat Controls [Shift & Throttle] Like a PRO! | BoatUS

New to boat handling or need a refresher? We'll show you how to properly use your powerboat's shift and throttle controls. Lenny Rudow explains the different "gears" on your single engine powerboat and the safest way to accelerate and decelerate. 🚩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. CHAPTERS 0:00 How to use your boat's shift and throttle controls 0:21 The basics of shift and throttle 1:22 Advancing the throttle 1:36 Slowing down 1:48 Why you shouldn't keep your hand on the throttle when at planing speed 2:04 Using the throttle to negotiate waves and wakes 2:20 Shifting through the gears 2:55 How to advance the throttle without shifting into gear 3:30 Modern digital shifting vs. cable systems 3:56 Tip 1: What to do if you hear clacking while shifting 4:15 Tip 2: If your boat won't start, check the shifter position 4:46 Like & Subscribe 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://Tiktok.com/@boatusofficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boating #boats