How to Dock a Pontoon Boat

Pontoon boats may be big (and sometimes a bit lethargic), but docking them is very doable.

In this video, Ray Fernandez of Bridge Marina demonstrates how to pull a pontoon boat into a dock slip by "bumping" in and out of gear, using reverse when needed, and taking it slow.

[ppgwhereeverett]

My wife had to drive to the dock the other day (Sunday, crowded!) while I was getting the truck. Her FIRST time and she did fine ! Learned by watching me. I learned by watching these docking videos !!

[travisphillips]

Thank you! Easy instructions and great demonstration

[swollz]

Thanks for the video. Long time boater but just bought a pontoon and leased a slip at a marina. Mine will be going in from the port side. I wanted a starboard entrance but they were all rented.

[mBLOODoz]

I failed at all my attempts hahah.. New pontoon boater here

[jamesyoung]

This is the best demonstration I’ve seen thank you. Any adjustments to this process when wind and current are working against you? We have a tight slip with boat lift and have boats on both sides of a narrow fairway.

[BanditTA]

Just got a 23 ft tritoon, and I must say that backing my 40ft 5th wheel into a campsite is easier! 🤣🤣

[thomasconnolly]

Do all of you guys nose your toons in? I’ve tried it now in and bow out. My marina has narrow fairways. The wind can be a problem. Trying to figure out what’s best. We have a 24’ tritoon with a long kickout on the stern

[Jesse-tz]

I have a 25’ tritoon and I always start my turn as I’m turning into the slip before mine and then do basically everything he just did except I don’t have to make several corrections like he did. It usually takes 1 turn in, 1 bump in reverse with the wheel fully turned back and then straight into the slip with the wheel turned forward.

[brittanyturbyfill]

Not me trying to learn how to use a pontoon before I go up north. Say a prayer

[jmichaelb.]

Would be perfect if not for that obnoxious music.