Dual outboard engine training for a former sailboater

[hardee]

Another useful trick:

Back in to the dock at a 30 degree angle. When close,go to neutral, and go to the corner where the dock is approaching :lol: :roll: , catch the dock and slip a prepared dock line over a cleat. Then use the opposite side outboard, (pointing straight forward), in forward gear, to move the bow over to the dock. Slow and easy does it, and it will hold it there until you get things tied and secure.

Obviously this maneuver requires proper strength cleats and lines.

Usually, I just back in, swing the bow over (using counter throttle/gearing and go to neutral and step off and tie up, a stern and a bow cleat line, with both acting a spring lines as well.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

This works well when a stiff wind is blowing you away from the dock you are
approaching and you are shorthanded, no one on the dock to assist.

A prerequisite is being nimble footed.

Aye.

"A prerequisite is being nimble footed."

And I would remind, To have a Stern cleat dock line fixed and set with a loop that will reach that dock cleat.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

 

[KMatthews]

Thank you all for your insights and suggestions. They will prove most helpful. I'm glad to have the vast knowledge of the C-Brat community available to me.