How to drive a boat | Turning an outboard-engined boat in a tight space | Motor Boat & Yachting

Turning in a tight space is best broken down into a series of pre-planned steps. Even experienced skippers take a deep breath when presented with a very small space, especially if it’s windy. Our resident boating instructor Jon Mendez explains all...

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[coalitionperformance]

Listening to big Jon Mendez is more relaxing than meditating! Next level calmness in this video, I almost thought he was levitating. Fun aside, cracking stuff JM and thanks for sharing MBY

[jacquiedowding]

'Steer before gear' thanks Jon 😊

[nickwebb]

As always, a superb ‘teach in’. This is such a good series and appreciate the work and thought that goes into making them. Thank you.

[KMKM]

Did you use neutral gear much during that exercise around the time of turning the wheel ? Many thanks

[Nick_GIZR]

You've done these on outboards and sterndrives. I've not seen one on single engine shaft driven boats with no bow thruster and no steering in reverse. Or have I missed it?