26 BASIC POWERBOATING. SAFETY & RESCUE FOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS STOPPING


When stopping or slowing down rapidly, steering control will initially be reduced because the boat’s speed is not slowing as quickly as thrust is being reduced. In fact, if a boat traveling at high speed has its power cut suddenly, you may lose steering control completely. Whenever possible, put your boat on a straight course before slowing down and stopping.


Coasting Stop


To stop, reduce the throttle gradually, then shift into neutral. You can stop without using reverse, but you need to allow distance for coasting to a stop. Less coasting distance is needed if you stop heading into the wind. Larger and heavier boats carry more momentum and coast farther than small boats. The larger the boat, the more distance it will coast.


Quick Stop


If a boat needs to be stopped more quickly in a shorter distance: 1 Gradually reduce throttle to idle rpm. 2 Shift into neutral and pause while you count 1-2-3. 3Shift into reverse and increase throttle slightly to overcome forward momentum and stop boat.


4 Immediately bring throttle to idle rpm and shift into neutral.


Coasting to a stop requires more distance when heading with the wind.


WIND


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