Master the Pivot Turn to Maneuver Your Single Engine Boat in Close Quarters BoatUS

Captain Eric Sorensen shows you how to master the pivot turn in a single engine or sterndrive boat when you find yourself in close quarters, for example, if you find yourself in the wrong fairway at the marina.

Using drone camera footage, Eric shows you how to perform this useful maneuver step by step using the throttles and wheel to help you pivot in place, which is similar to a three-point or K turn in a car. You should practice this maneuver in open water several times before trying it in a tight situation. Also remember that wind, current, and prop direction will affect your turn.

To read more about this technique, see "Hang a U-ey" in the October/November 2017 issue of BoatUS Magazine.

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