How To Dock a Boat In 4 Simple Steps | BoatUS

BoatUS Magazine's Mike Vatalaro teaches you to how to bring your outboard- or sterndrive-powered boat alongside a dock or bulkhead in four simple steps. Learning how to dock a boat, particularly to come alongside a bulkhead or approaching the gas dock, doesn't have to be difficult. We'll docking a boat down to four simple steps to help ensure your success. Go out and practice docking your own boat, and it should become easy. Read more at boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/…

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