How to berth a single-engined boat | Stern-to method explained | Motor Boat & Yachting

The first choice to make when arriving at a berth in a single-engine boat is whether to go in bow or stern first. Bow-in is usually simpler, however, best practice is to leave the boat as you found it, which in this case was stern-in. Boat training instructor Jon Mendez shows us how it's done...

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[FinnishPanther]

That's how a pro does it. One of the things I've learned when watching this series is that if you are in a hurry, you are doing something wrong -> Slowly does it.
Thanks for a great video, once again!
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[nomiau]

Jon explains everything so simply that even someone with little or no experience can understand!

[johantyllstrom]

I love seeing people who is realy good in what they do, do their thing. This is so satisfying to look at.

[TheStevieu]

As someone new to boat life, this is really valuable. Thanks, Jon for the great videos, your calmness is reassuring.

[Juuythljgrrdwq]

one thing is that your are good at controlling the boat.. but you are also VERY good at explaining what you are doing !
good video and very good video editing also !

[WreckedRectum]

You know the guy is good when he makes it look so easy and undramatic. This stuff takes practice, but with this video people know which maneuvers to practice on. Also, the boat looks slick - Love Marex!

[EZE]

An example in docking in optimal conditions. Just an FYI to new captains. All this will go out the window when adding current and a decent wind.

[jbss]

+Motor Boat & Yachting,
I think the humour in this video; is irreplaceable. Totally humbling; Nice One Mr Mendes.
Fantastic series.

[DavidMebs]

Things I have learned from this series. SLOW. Stay calm. SLOW. Neutral, Steer THEN power. SLOW. This has been amazingly helpful in learning to captain a 31' craft.

[jjrdias]

Always awesome to see the ol' skipper, Jon Mendez.
What a legend.

[jb]

I’ve got a tub of a 20’ boat with a 200hp outboard, tricky to maneuver in close quarters. Thanks for the great lessons!

[qno-ojpy]

Very good. Video in the upper corner really helps. If you ever do this again I really appreciate it if a rudder indicator would also be in the picture somewhere.

[alaninglis]

Having been sailing for over 40 years, and 25 years skippering charter yachts in the Greek Islands almost every marina is a stern
to mooring with the added practice of dropping the anchor or picking up a buoy, a bow thruster is definitely a plus especially in windy conditions and in some very busy marina’s you may have to moor up 3 or 4 boats out, added to this is the drama of anchor chains been crossed with other vessels again can be an added drama when leaving, my little tricky devise is an anchor trip which lifts other chains up retrieve your anchor and drop the others back into the water and exit, most happens in busy and congested marina’s, but all good fun and most other skippers are usually very helpful.

[arizonagolfer]

Wish my steering and throttle controls were that smooth! Amazing talent on display here. Lovely boat too!

[markjennings]

Great, We all asked for that and you delivered. I might be brave and give it a go. Never stern-to berthed before.

[chunkychinn]

Jon makes it look so easy. First time I did this I walked the back of my boat at the back and hit something or other at the front, no damage caused but taught me to leave well alone and to someone who knew what they were doing!

[brickisland]

He did a better job without the bow thrusters in the first run. nicely done.

[ozdavey]

Thank you!! There are a plethora of videos showing how to dock twin engine boats and boats with bow thrusters but this is the best one I've seen for single engine docking. I'd love to see some more with the wind blowing from different directions.

[deeday]

Great video. I can’t wait to get my captains license and get back on the water

[DK]

As an owner of a “single sterndrive no bowthruster boat” I would love to learn some tricks and for a crosswind situration. Maybe with the use of springs and Lines.