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Operation

10-7

Section 10

OS 285

10.8 Docking, Anchoring and

Mooring

Docking and Docklines

Maneuvering a boat near a dock and secur-

ing it requires skill and techniques that are

unique to water and wind conditions, and the

dock layout. If possible, position a crew

member at the bow and stern to assist with

the lines and docking. While maneuvering

close to the dock, compensate for wind and

current, and anticipate how you can use

them to help docking. Practice in open water

using an imaginary dock to develop a sense

for how the boat handles in different scenar-

ios. You must be able to understand docking

techniques before problems occur.

Approaching a dock or backing into a slip in

high winds or strong currents requires skill. If

you are new to handling a boat, take lessons

from an experienced pilot and learn to

maneuver in tight quarters in less than ideal

conditions. Also, practice away from the

dock during windy conditions.

Dock lines are generally twisted or braided

nylon. Nylon is strong and stretches to

absorb shock. Nylon also has a long life and

is soft and easy on the hands. The size of

the line, will vary with the size of the boat.

Typically a 30 to 40 foot boat will use 5/8-

inch line and a 20 to 30 foot boat will use 1/

2-inch line. The number of lines and their

configuration will vary depending on the

dock, the range of the tide, and other fac-

tors. Usually a combination of bow, stern

and spring lines is used to secure the boat.

Maneuvering to the Dock

Approach the dock slowly at a 30 to 40

degree angle. When possible, approach

against the wind or current. Turn the engines

straight and shift to neutral when you feel

you have enough momentum to reach the

dock. Use reverse to slow the boat and pull

the stern toward the dock as the boat

approaches. If you approached properly, the

boat will lightly touch the pilings at the same

time forward momentum is stopped. Have

the dock lines ready and secure the boat as

soon at it stops. Use fenders to protect the

boat while it is docked. Keep the engines

running until the lines are secured.

Backing into a Slip

Approach the slip with the stern against the

wind or current and the engines straight

ahead. Use the engines and turn the steer-

ing wheel to maneuver the boat into align-

ment with the slip. Reverse the engines and

slowly back into the slip. Shift from reverse

to neutral frequently at idle to prevent the

boat from gaining too much speed. Move the

stern right and left by shifting the engines in

and out of gear or turning the wheel. When

nearly in the slip all the way, straighten the

engines and shift to forward to stop. Keep

the engines running until the lines are

secured.

Securing Docklines

Securing a boat along side the dock typically

requires a bow and stern line and two spring

lines. The bow and stern lines are usually

secured to the dock at a 40 degree angle aft

of the stern cleat and forward of the bow

cleat. The after bow spring line is secured to

the dock at a 40 degree angle aft of the after

bow spring cleat. The forward quarter spring

is secured to the dock at a 40 degree angle

forward of the stern cleat. The spring lines

keep the boat square to the dock and reduce

fore and aft movement while allowing the

boat to move up and down with the tide.

Securing a boat in a slip is somewhat differ-

ent. It typically requires two bow lines

secured to pilings on each side of the bow,

two stern lines secured to the dock and two

spring lines that prevent the boat from hitting

the dock. The bow lines are typically

secured with enough slack to allow the boat

to ride the tide. The stern lines are crossed.

One line runs from the port aft boat cleat to

the starboard dock cleat and the other line

runs from the starboard aft boat cleat to the

port cleat on the dock. The stern lines center

the boat, control the forward motion and

allow the boat to ride the tide. Two forward

quarter spring lines typically are secured to

the stern cleats and to mid ship pilings or

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