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21.05.2021 11:33:58
With rudder steering, the rudder turns, and the propeller remains fixed. more
See full version: Can Boats Go In Reverse? Here Are The Facts (For Beginners)
With rudder steering, the rudder turns, and the propeller remains fixed. more
Wind will always impact your boat’s drift; however, you can reduce its effects by lowering Bimini tops and opening windows. With practice, you can ensure success even in windy and high current conditions. more
Sterndrive boats will operate in reverse, similar to an outboard, but you will not always be able to see the direction that the drive is facing. [links]
Remember that the engines or rudders will move simultaneously (in tandem) when you turn the wheel.
I can put a prop boat to shame with how I can manuever my 16.5 jet boat. Backing up is no problem. I can also spin on a dime, and slide the boat straight sideways like a boat with bow thrusters or pods can. I think that jet backup/steering reputation was developed because of PWC's. Most have no reverse, or even neutral. And PWC's can be a handleful to control at slow speeds.
I can put a prop boat to shame with how I can manuever my 16.5 jet boat. Backing up is no problem. I can also spin on a dime, and slide the boat straight sideways like a boat with bow thrusters or pods can. I think that jet backup/steering reputation was developed because of PWC's. Most have no reverse, or even neutral. And PWC's can be a handleful to control at slow speeds.
They back up, just don't steer very well compared to an I/O. A jet is pretty comparable to backing up an inboard though. Nice classic jet, my father in law used to have a 454/Berkley in a beeman? about that same size.
I have a 21' Jet boat and it backs up fine. I back into slips all the time.
Set the power to low and push the tiller to the right. The back end of the boat will reverse to the left. [links]
Face the stern of the boat, set the power to low and push the tiller to the left. The tiller attaches to the boat’s rudder which lies behind and under the boat. The back end of the boat will reverse to the right. here
Turn the wheel to the left and the stern of the boat will reverse to the left, or port. Always use low power during reverse procedures to avoid accidents. more
Set your tiller in position so the handle of the tiller points directly toward the bow. Adjust the power to low and do not move the tiller left or right. The boat will reverse in a straight line. here
Look behind you and face the stern, or the rear of the boat. Keep your attention focused on backing up your boat. Resist the temptation to glance over your shoulder and look at the bow. It will follow along in the same direction as the stern. more
When you put your boat in reverse you must focus on the direction you want to travel while staying cognizant of your surroundings. You can steer your boat in reverse using various types of steering systems. A boat operator must practice the reversing procedure many times to develop a feel for completing the maneuver successfully.
Hold the boat’s steering wheel straight and set your boat to low power. The boat will reverse in a straight line. Nudge the wheel to the right and the back end of the boat will reverse to the right, or starboard.
Set the power to low and push the tiller to the right. The back end of the boat will reverse to the left. here