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MONTEREY

BOATS

Operation

Maneuvering to the Dock

Approach the dock slowly at a 30 to 40 degree
angle.  Whenever possible, approach against the
wind or current.  Turn the engine or outdrive
straight & shift to neutral when you feel you
have enough momentum to reach the dock.  Use
reverse on the engine while turning the steering
wheel toward the dock to slow the boat and pull
the stern toward the dock as the boat approaches.
Straighten the engine or outdrive and use the
engine to stop the boat if it is still moving forward
against the pilings. If you executed your approach
properly, the boat will lightly touch the pilings at
the same time the forward momentum is stopped.
Have the dock lines ready and secure the boat as
soon at it stops.   Use fenders to protect the boat
while it is docked.  Keep the engine running until
the lines are secured.

Backing into a Slip

Approach the slip with the stern against the wind
or current and the outdrive straight ahead.  Use
the engine and turn the steering wheel to maneu-
ver the boat into alignment with the slip.  Reverse
the engine and slowly back into the slip.  Shift from
reverse to neutral frequently to prevent the boat
from gaining too much speed.  Move the stern
right and left by shifting the engine in and out of
gear or turning the wheel. When nearly in the slip
all the way, straighten the engine or outdrive and
shift to forward to stop.  Keep the engine running
until the lines are secured.

Securing Dock Lines

Securing a boat that is tied along side the dock
typically requires a bow and stern line and two
spring lines. The bow and stern lines are usually
secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft of the stern
cleat and forward of the bow cleat.  The after bow
spring line is secured to the dock at a 40° angle aft
of the after bow spring cleat.  The forward quarter
spring line is secured to the dock at a 40° angle
forward of the stern cleat or the stern spring cleat.
The spring lines keep the boat square to the dock
and reduce fore and aft movement while allowing
the boat to move up and down with the tide.

Securing a boat in a slip is somewhat different.  It
typically requires two bow lines secured to pilings
on each side of the bow, two stern lines secured
to the dock and two spring lines that prevent the
boat from hitting the dock.  The bow lines are
typically secured with enough slack to allow the
boat to ride the tide.  The stern lines are crossed.
One line runs from the port aft boat cleat to the
starboard dock cleat and the other line runs from

the starboard aft boat cleat to the port cleat on
the dock.  The stern lines center the boat, control
the forward motion, and allow the boat to ride the
tide.  Two forward quarter spring lines typically
are secured to the stern cleats and to mid ship
pilings or cleats.  The spring lines keep the boat
from backing into the dock while allowing it to
ride the tide.

Leaving the Dock

Always start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes before releasing the lines. Boats
steer from the stern and it is important that you
achieve enough clearance at the stern to ma-
neuver the boat as quickly as possible. Push the
stern off and maneuver such that you get stern
clearance quickly. Proceed slowly until well clear
of the dock and other boats.

Mooring

Approach the mooring heading into the wind or

current. Shift to neutral when you have just

enough headway to reach the buoy. Position a
crew member on the bow to retrieve the mooring
with a boat hook and secure the line. Keep the
engine running until the line is secured.

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