How to Board a Small Motorboat
- 1). Decide whether you want to board from the bow or over the gunwale.
- 2). Bring the boat up to the dock, either at the bow or the gunwale.
- 3). Place any gear you might have on the dock until you're in the boat.
- 4). Put one hand on the gunwale or bow. This will help steady the boat as you step in.
- 5). Put one foot into the boat. Try to step as close to the centerline as possible.
- 6). Step in with your other foot.
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