You have fenders on the bow. What's next?
+ The wind/current direction is toward the dock.
Put the boat into forward gear briefly, and turn the steering wheel hard toward the dock.
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Put your boat into reverse, and back up slowly.
Put your boat into forward gear, and drive forward until the bow line is tight
Answer (2)
To dock safely with the wind and current toward the dock, engage forward gear to gain momentum and steer sharply toward the dock. Adjust with reverse as needed and return to forward gear to tighten the bow line. Always be mindful of the environmental conditions affecting your boat’s movement.
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To dock a boat with wind/current towards the dock, first briefly engage forward gear and turn hard towards the dock. Adjust the boat's position using reverse if needed, then return to forward gear to tighten the bow line. This approach ensures a safe and controlled docking experience. ;
