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How To Leave a Dock in a Single-Engine Boat: Video

Docking a single-engine boat can be a challenge, as I know from my first-hand experience over many years with my Grand Banks 36. But here are some good tips, and a great video, from Motor Boat & Yachting, to help make it easier. Take a look: Single-engine craft are making a comeback, boosted by lower prices, reduced servicing costs and better fuel economy. However, manoeuvring a single-engine craft takes practice. The Marex 310 Sun Cruiser we borrowed from Wessex Marine for this demonstration has a single Volvo D6 sterndrive. It also has a bow thruster, so whilst it’s perfectly possible…