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Chapter 6

KNOTS

Knots are useful in docking, towing and other emergency
situations. Learning to tie knots requires practice. As
they say “ Practice makes perfect”. Some of the knots
used in boating are the square, bowline, anchor bend,

clove hitch, fi gure eight and half hitch. Th

ere are several

periodicals available that explain various knots and how
to tie them eff ectively. An experienced skipper will know
the basic nautical knots and will use them when on the
water. Take the time to know the basic knots.

Figure 8 Knot
Tied To Cleat

A useful knot to learn for general docking  is the fi gure
eight with one end reversed. By turning the free end of
the  line  back  under,  the  knot  can  be  released  without
disturbing the boat. Aft er some practice one person can
secure  a  vessel  easily  to  a  dock  or  pier  in  a  variety  of
weather conditions. Th

is knot normally is used to tie the

bow and stern. Th

en the vessel can further be fastened

by tying the spring lines in the fi gure eight knot. Wrap
it around the cleat 2 or 3 times.

DOCKING-GENERAL

As a general note docking and slow speed maneuvering
can be one of those operations many skippers dread. Th

IPS joysick with a little practice makes you look like a
pro while docking your vessel in wind, current, and tight
mooring situations.
Read your engine manual to become familiar with the
joystick and remote control components. It is a good
idea to practice your beginning docking techniques in
an open area. Remember practice makes perfect!

Helpful hints using the joystick;

1. For better control hold the joystick knob lightly almost
like you would a delicate object. Push the joystick to the
port or starboard, forward or aft and the rig instaneously
follows the fi ne fi nger movements on the joystick knob.
Twist the knob and the boat spins on its own axis.

2. Th

ere are 2 buttons on the joystick. Use the gentler left

one for most docking (Max. RPM’s 1200). Th

e right boost

button is most useful in high wind/current situations
(Max. RPM’s 2000). Th

is mode shows a marked increase

in joysitick power.

3. Remember that both engines need to be in neutral
before activating the joystick buttons or it will not work.

4.To disengage the joystick press the left joystick button
again or engage one of the engine controls into gear.

5.The  joystick  brain  responds  to  the  turns  not  the
position  of  the  wheel.  So  whatever  position  you  have
the  wheel  facing  when  you  disengage  the  stern  drive
joystick that is your new straight ahead position. Most
seasoned  skippers  would  position  the  wheel  straight
before disengaging the system.

6. You do not have to worry about disengaging the
joystick and shift ing the control into the drive mode at
too high an rpm as the EVC system prevents any shift ing
above 750 rpm’s.

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