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Have fenders, mooring lines, and crew ready.
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Observe how the wind and current are moving your boat. Approach the
dock with the boat pointed into the wind, if possible. If the wind or current
is pushing you away from the dock, use a sharper angle of approach. If
you must approach the dock downwind or down current, use a slow
speed and shallow angle. Be ready to reverse to stop and maintain
position.
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If there is no wind or current, approach the dock at a 10 to 20 degree
angle.
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If possible, throw a line to a person on the dock and have that person
secure a bow line.
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With the bow secure, swing the stern in with the engine, or pull it in with
a boat hook.
Before tying-up the boat, be sure to use enough fenders to protect the boat
from damage. If possible, tie-up with the bow towards the waves with a good
quality double-braided nylon line. Tie-up only to the lifting or tie-down eyes;
never use the handrails or windshield frames. If the boat is to be moored for a
long period of time, use chafing protectors on lines to protect the gelcoat
finish. Leave a little slack in the lines to allow for some wave movement or
tidal action if applicable.
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