Step-by-step Guide

You have finally got that boat you’ve been fantasising about. The next task becomes how you’ll drive it. Driving a boat should not have to be a difficult thing to do. Remember how you felt the first time you had to drive a car.

It’s the same feeling with your boat and you’ll overcome it once you decide to give it a go. The little fear you get from attempting to drive a boat should not be enough to deter you from driving the boat.

Once you overcome the fear, driving your boat becomes way easier to do. The boat is not difficult to drive. You only need to assume control and understand the basic things associated with driving a boat.

It is noteworthy that different states have laws guiding boat driving. The same way these states have laws guiding car driving, there are also laws guiding the driving of boats. Ensure you check the laws to know the applicable standards and the things you’re required to do.

For instance, some states require that you have a licence before you can ride a boat. Once you have certified that you can drive a boat, you’ll need to learn the driving basics. Here you go:

How You Drive A Boat

You need to start by understanding the engine of your boat. If your boat’s engine is diesel-powered, you’ll need to run it before you begin driving the boat. Run the engine according to the instructions of the manufacturer. This is to prepare the boat for what you intend to use it for. Running it also gets the engine active.

Leave it running to ensure that all fumes that might be in your engine and boat are let out. This makes for safe use and also improves the boat’s efficiency. During the period you run the engine, you can check your departure check-list to be sure you have packed all the things you need.

The next thing to do is to insert your key and turn it to ignite the boat. By turning the key, the boat begins to rev.

Confirm with your passengers that they are all onboard and ready. Also, confirm that your gear and other items are intact. After that, detach the bot from any line that connects it to the dock. Detach all lines holding the boat down, and begin to move forward with the boat. You do this by pushing the throttle till it enters gear. This will increase the acceleration level and help the boat attain some stability.

After this, you can begin to use the steering to direct the boat. The way you’ll direct your car is the same way you’ll use the steering to navigate. From here, you can move as you desire towards the direction you desire as well. You can use the throttle to improve the speed till it reaches the point you desire. The throttle is there for you to determine the speed level of the boat.

The boat can be trimmed to the right conditions. When you need to slow down, the throttle is yet again your recourse.