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Confessions of a Total Doofus
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<blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 499227" data-attributes="member: 22613"><p>I always coast in close to parallel, steer the motor hard towards the dock, pop it in reverse and gently hit the throttle. It'll both stop the forward motion and pull the stern in towards the dock where you can grab it and tie off. It has to be done in one fluid motion rather quickly or the motor will act as a rudder and do the opposite of what you want it to.</p><p></p><p>If I miss the trailer, dock, whatever, I find it easier to just back up, circle around and try to hit it again rather than fool around attempting to maneuver in reverse which seldom seems to work well in an OB powered boat.</p><p></p><p>Additionally, having a motor that's tuned up well with good low speed manners makes all the difference. I have had a motor stall and crash into the dock before when it wouldn't restart quickly. Embarrassing!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrGiggles, post: 499227, member: 22613"] I always coast in close to parallel, steer the motor hard towards the dock, pop it in reverse and gently hit the throttle. It'll both stop the forward motion and pull the stern in towards the dock where you can grab it and tie off. It has to be done in one fluid motion rather quickly or the motor will act as a rudder and do the opposite of what you want it to. If I miss the trailer, dock, whatever, I find it easier to just back up, circle around and try to hit it again rather than fool around attempting to maneuver in reverse which seldom seems to work well in an OB powered boat. Additionally, having a motor that's tuned up well with good low speed manners makes all the difference. I have had a motor stall and crash into the dock before when it wouldn't restart quickly. Embarrassing! [/QUOTE]
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