Marine 10 M Owner's Manual page 23

• If there is more than one way to approach a berth, use the most conservative
manoeuvre:
• High Wind/Current – Approach against the wind or current.
• Mild Wind/Current – Approach against the stronger of wind or current.
• Boats do not have brakes. To slow forward motion, back off on the throttle. After the
boat slows and the engine idles, shift to reverse and gradually increase throttle until the
boat stops. (See Systems – Controls – Gear Shift & Throttle.)
• Use fenders to protect the boat. Never use arms or legs to try to stop a boat´s
movement.
Pier/Wharf
- Approach at a 45 degree angle.
- When the boat is a few feet from the dock, bring the stern closer by turning the wheel
away from the dock, keeping the engine at idle. Then shift to reverse and turn the
wheel toward the dock.
- Have adequate docking gear ready for use. Put fenders out and attach lines on side of
boat that will be next to the dock.
- If possible, station experienced crew at the bow and stern, each with dock lines.
- When the boat is fairly close, throw the first line under-handed to a person on the
dock, aiming it over his head and upwind. The bow line usually the first line.
- If no one is on the dock, get as close as you can and loop any line over a piling or
cleat.
- Wait for the boat to lose headway before securing lines. Secure the after bow spring
line first.
- Keep engine running at idle and in neutral until all lines are secured.
Slip
Put out fenders.
Turn the stern toward the slip, much like preparing to back a car into a garage.
Shift to reverse and manoeuvre slowly into slip.
Shift to forward as you enter, turn wheel to other side and give throttle a short burst of
power to align the boat with the slip.
Shift to reverse. Back slowly.
When almost completely in, shift to forward to top.
Keep engine running at idle and in neutral until all lines are secured.
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