How To Dock a Boat the Best Way - CLOSE QUARTERS | Gale Force Twins

Learn to dock a boat in tight spaces! In this video we explain how to dock a boat in close quarters using just your engines to pivot yourself 180 degrees and turn on a dime - this is how to spin your boat with two motors! We also show an alternative method to boat docking if you can't quite make the turn and need to use your wheel.
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[@DjKristiano]

Shout-out to your parents for doing a fantastic job. They should be proud of both of you. Great job ladies. 🚤

[@brightgirl9874]

You are both great 👍

[@LafnPimp]

Well said here

[@shortmicheal]

I love how ya'll are not only showing us how to catch fish but how to responsibility use a boat as well. No other channels do that sort of thing.

[@TheGrtwhthunter]

quite nice to see 2 young ladies educate and illustrate without using the string bikini method for views - well done!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you very much!

[@Kapnwill]

I’m a man. I’m a captain.(100-Ton Master) I agree completely.

[@alannguyen9687]

That’s cause they’re classy, not trashy.

[@ynot0714]

I agree also....but even if they were, I would not shame them for it! They are smart as well as beautiful! :-)

[@chadjohnson5917]

@@jedr.3494 ohhhh....that's alittle strong

[@snomofilms]

Not gonna lie, that was pretty damn impressive 👍😍😊

[@johnupchurch7685]

Ladies I was in the Navy for over 20 years and am nicknamed Boats, my kids, brother and even my wife call me Boats to this day. Having said that I commend you on your seamanship, great job! Ive seen so many people use too much motor, too fast of an approach and stall, and have to break out the fiberglass gear to make a repair. Tight lines!

[@60viking]

I'm navy also 64/68. Did lots of boat handling, i thought this was a excellent video.

[@tcatco9356]

... wuz n navy for# yrs > bladdy blah blah I'm called ' Boats' ... blah blah blab > me me me ... even my bro calls me boats > blab blab me me me . So wut old navy store uat 4 ovr 20yr? ill bet u nvr drov a boat in yer hyperbolic 20 yr navy

[@stevecoscia123]

t cat co U pilot a boat, not drive...douche

[@johnupchurch7685]

@@tcatco9356 who flipped your trigger...

[@tcatco9356]

@@johnupchurch7685 Yeah, yer probly justified w yer comment. At the time it simply struck a nerve w/me... It was uncalled for and I apologize. Let's move on

[@chernobay]

Dear Emily and Amanda, thank you for restoring my trust in women. Seriously, your short films are great pleasure to watch, learn and get inspired. Twofold! 🤍

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@kirbus69]

Great job! I know MAYBE 2-3 people who can control their boat like that with just the twin engines, and probably zero people who could navigate that waterway without cracking the hull.

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you 😄🐟

[@MrGbustamante]

Great video, great explanations. Natural teachers. Women are so much smarter than we are!! Very few videos have nothing to pick at, this is one if those. Got my sub.

[@darkskater107]

"Slow goes bump. Fast goes crash." Best motto for docking.

[@ScurvyRelics]

My favorite line is never come in faster than you want to hit the dock

[@ScurvyRelics]

Lol I just got to the point in the video where she said it

[@KarlstadDrums]

So true but if it is windy you will need more speed however.

[@jstr66]

@@ScurvyRelics me too. And that's the one they used.

[@jstr66]

@@KarlstadDrums if the wind is against you, yes. But if you are headed downwind to your dock, the wind will add extra speed you can't counter so it's best to go slower.

[@spanishjo4282]

I award you the best gorgeous charismatic captain of the year 2021.

[@billlandi2937]

new to your channel. we are almost neighbor's we have a house on Ramrod key . your videos help get my wife to understand how to and the importance of driving boat in this episode, because being her husband she is not going to listen to me (ha ha ). we also enjoy how exciting you both get when catching fish . Tight Lines ladies

[@johnsavage1109]

A pleasure to watch. Beautifully articulated. I think the thing I also noticed as apposed to other lady boaters/fishers is that you are nicely dressed and not posers. Thank you for sharing. From the bottom of Australia.

[@Florida_Man_Robb]

Whoever taught you that is a genius. Never seen anyone dock so well in real life.

[@TroyPosey]

Phenomenal job on turning and docking that boat. A 35' OAL boat is a lot more than most people can handle...Especially oscillating it 180º in a 40' wide canal without so much as a bump or scratch...And NEVER touched the wheel. Yall make it look easy. 👍🏻

[@keithscudder7136]

Twin props do it everytime !

[@longrifle.]

An easy way to remember which way each motor will push the boat in reverse is. Put one hand on each throttle, stick out your thumbs, that's the way each motor will push the boat in reverse. Opposite for forward. That's provided the port side motor is counter rotating, which most are. Learn Port vs Starboard and Bow vs Stern. That adds an extra level of professionalism to the overall video and makes it easier to explain which throttle you have in which position. Otherwise Bravo! Very impressive ladies! Whoever taught you two how to handle a boat deserves a cold one he did a good job.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

These two Ladies understand energy management! Thus they know how to position the hull where they want it with the prevailing conditions! I would love to teach both how to fly an airplane, they would make very good pilots. These two Ladies are very sharp! Who ever mentored them needs to be congratulated! 😁🛫 😁🛫

[@ahsahm]

I am SO impressed with you guys. I usually don't comment on YT boat tip videos because usually the tips are not the best practices. You have such a deft touch, you are so in tune with your boat. These are the things I've been teaching my now 11 year old daughter. Take your time, it's not a race, plan your moves, it's not going to react immediately like a car. Read the wind and current. I'm curious, how long have you been boating and how did you learn? Loved this, I'm going to subscribe to this channel.

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you for subscribing! Welcome to our channel! We have been working in the sportfishing industry for 3 years now! We appreciate that 😊 thank you!

[@chuckmvs]

That's the beauty of having twin screws.

[@McUser1965]

The other way around is also nice!

[@lestersitotrying6841]

Guys my wife and I watch your videos all the time. I’m new to the boating world and I have learned a lot from your material. Keep on going and muchas gracias

[@KennyFishbone]

A tricky maneuver is one thing. Talking/explaining while doing a tricky maneuver is a work of art! I have to do this with a single...20' boat in a 25' channel...if its high tide! Luckily its mud on both sides

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Shallow Atwater mode iu bard up io up

[@far77fae]

I learn so much from you two. So clear and not making any assumptions that I know anything about boating as I don't know anything about boating but now I feel I can park a boat.

[@aquaman461]

Great content. Too many fishing channels focus just on the fishing aspect neglecting the boating component. Ive had 6 boats and im still learning new skills so i applaud your broad focus on the sport! Nice job ladies.!👏👏

[@albanocontracting1]

Great job ladies I have twin 200 Yamahas on a new center console you taught me how to use 2 engines to dock.im new at this .thanks again Rob a.

[@JT-ee1ii]

Excellent job maneuvering and explaining young ladies! I love those noisy Yamaha controls.

[@jonlopez9297]

8:00 I just realized I've learned more in 8 minutes than any of my trips with the "boys" hahaha Thanks GALE for the pro tips !

[@ExGangster]

Wow... This is fantastic. No hype just good hard facts and method. I've had many boats in my younger years and I am really impressed with both of you ladies. Great demonstration of patience and discipline. Keep it coming very informative and entertaining. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Retired70]

Good boat handling, former Coast Guardsman here ,search and rescue was my speciality, you ladies have it down.

[@CapeAnnImages]

Nice video and great docking skills! Don't forget your spring line! And I never flushed out the motor until I haul it out for the season! I've had Evinrude's, Merc's, Suzuki's and now Honda since 1970! These engines are made to handle salt water and as soon as you turn them on the salt water dissolves the dried salts in them. I never had an issue in any of them due to salt deposits. Best Regards, Jay

[@dirtyford633]

With a single sterndrive, I was always taught to use the method you describe at the end. Nose in, and pull the stern into the dock with reverse. You guys are amazing at what you do! Keep up the good work

[@kirkwilliams4942]

So great, would love to see these docking maneuvers with a single if you ever get the chance:-) Keep it up. I've docked much larger twin diesels and twins are so nice, the singles are so much more difficult... for me.

[@nhmiked]

This is great. More docking lessons would be terrific. I boat in a high current river in northern Mass and I was going to name the boat "Can't dock it"

[@weneedhopethankyou1513]

You can get a Y adapter for the freshwater hose so you can rinse out both engines at the same time. So instead of 20 minutes to rinse out it's only 10 minutes. 😊

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Hey @yahama sponsor the Gale Force Twins! The 250's need some love! Docking like a boss! Next business Valet parking supercars in Miami! o,o

[@jjferrari306]

I would give them two thumbs up even if they crash the boat!!

[@IAISK]

Very well done Very talented young & respectful ladies Good luck

[@jerrybalabanian5589]

Nice job ladies you explained how to maneuver a boat professionally you showed it professionally unlike somebody else who relies on the bow thruster and it had a stern thruster would also rely on that to suck the Stern into the doc you did a professional job my hats off to you

[@chrisc395]

So refreshing to see two intelligent, attractive young ladies making videos with their clothes on versus not so bright, not so attractive young ladies wearing barely a bikini in an effort to attract hits. Well done! Can't say I'm as hard on my engines as you were here but you definitely showed folks how to dock safely and that's all that matters. Definitely got my subscription...

[@brianmcnulty966]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I have tried to get my 26 ft boat with twin 225 Yamaha's lined up with my boat lift (usually by myself) and I didn't really understand about the better control while backing.This will also come in handy when docking at a restaurant or even getting gas at a crowded marina. I need to spend more time practicing and definitely will watch this video over and over. When the wind or current happens, my tendency is to panic and overcompensate but now I know not to be heavy on the forward throttle. I agree with thegrtwhthunter that it is nice to see two beautiful young ladies educate rather than be exploited in string bikinis!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you so much! We are happy to hear that you found this video helpful 😊 you will get better in no time! Just go as slow as you want to hit the dock

[@djamilf]

Guys, I spent weeks on youtube trying to find simple, clear video on how to do it and was very disappointed by the quality of explanations/demonstrations until I found your channel. You guys have hands down the best how to videos. Thanks a bunch

[@GaleForceTwins]

Wow that’s amazing!! Thank you so very much. We are so glad to hear that. Welcome to the channel 😊🐟

[@KarlstadDrums]

Awesome tutorial! I like the saying "Only go as fast as you wanna hit he dock" but if it is windy however you will need much more throttle to be able to maneuver the boat. With my single-engine outboard, I just go towards the dock as fast as I need to have steering ability and then I push the wheel hard over to the dock and put in a short reverse and it will stop all speed/momentum and bring the aft in.

[@KarlstadDrums]

Just like the technique you explained at 10:08 also that tehcnique is necessary if it would be a tight dock with another boat right behind so you would have to go in in a sharper angle

[@lessbitchingmorefishing]

Thank you ladies! Well shot and perfectly executed. I tend to over correct with the wheel. I look forward to trying it your way.

[@cdan1984]

This is some extreme docking, can't imagine do this by 1 person. Great job!

[@johncurly6960]

4 months in a wheel chair taught me some dual throttle skills .Good video ,as usual.

[@sailingandboating]

Perfect. You did a fantastic job. So many times, I see people rushing to jump off the boat and grabs things they shouldn't. Just let the captain do the docking the correct way, and so many mistakes, injuries and bumps will be avoided. Great job!

[@entrepreneur1]

Awesome job Captains. Your videos are always awesome. We appreciate your expertise! Be safe!

[@GaleForceTwins]

We are glad you enjoy learning from them!! Thank you for watching! 😊

[@shayneh9989]

I stumbled upon your channel and absolutely love how humble you two are. Im new to boat and fishing and learning. Your explanations are so good and very detailed. Thank you guys! Officially subscribed!!! 😜👍🏽👍🏽

[@GaleForceTwins]

Welcome to our channel!! Thanks for subscribing 😊🐟 we are glad you enjoy our videos!

[@tonygomes5534]

That was awsome i wanna learn how to do that on a windy day😁

[@jeffgerling8612]

Navigating with thumbs. One of the easiest techniques to teach a new boater, but only works well with twin motors.

[@bmk506]

Once you get over the intimidation of it all its really easy peasy lemon squeezy....calm cool collected always

[@AS-pq3hu]

Very nicely and professionally done, I'm learning a lot from you both.

[@yakirojack499]

Great video, two young girls teaching amazing!!!

[@texasnative]

These women are so incredibly talented. Glad I found your channel! 😊

[@growlith6969]

Excellent video, definitely learned a ton since my dual engine experience is in the single digit hour range. Would like to point out that the reason that the forward running engine has more influence at lower RPM's is because of the propeller design. The propellers are designed to push water most efficiently going forward through how the water flow is introduced to the blades, the pitch, and the slope and even a small amount of flair at the blade edge. Turned in reverse fashion they do still move water but with nowhere near as much efficiency and thrust as forward. So that's why you need more RPM in reverse to get equal amounts of thrust as the forward running prop. Neat video idea if nobody has done it: Source a sort of junky boat and motor combo (because it just might cavitate and blow up or even break the blades off), mill the propeller down so that it fits on backwards, compare forward performance with it on correctly with reverse as well as driving forward and reverse. Should be awful but entertaining. :-)

[@Iceberg1313]

A beautifully executed manoeuvre with minimum effort.

[@guglielmodicarlo4139]

what I wouldnt give to be in my 20s again and just hang with them,, they are so cool, love these people

[@keithscudder7136]

I really like your channel. You will definitely help out a lot of new Boaters. My years I spent in the Coast Guard has taught me well and I'm glad to see two young and very bright ladies teaching so well. Keep it up !

[@treefrogfurniture]

Thank you for your content, I love how instructional you are and not just bikini fishing and guys hooting like it's the first time they hooked a fish. Keep up the great work and your channel will grow and grow.

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you! We appreciate that very much 😊🐟

[@douglasdavids5094]

Need to do video on hurricane prep for a boat. Thanks. Be safe.

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thanks for suggestion! Good idea!!

[@seanfedak2558]

That was very impressive!

[@billroche22]

OK, I already had “Mad Respect” for what you all do and how great the channel is but WOW, I’ve been docking boats for 30 years and I can’t even believe how expertly you both entered the rock filled canal and spun the boat at the dock with only 5 feet of fudge factor. I would bet there are about .0001% of people in this world that could dock that boat as expertly as you just did….”Mad Props!!”. Love the instructional video’s!!

[@GaleForceTwins]

So kind!! Thank you 😊

[@rjwintl]

you Captains are pretty damn good !!!

[@warren6172]

Wow.....That’s an amazing place to live. You can go for a cruise by boat or car 👍

[@JJRamirezP]

Good Job Amanda. Here is a little hep on nautical vocabulary so you can teach those who has never been onboard and also will help you among other fellows skippers. Your boat configuration is a twin engine, so you have a port engine and a starboard engine. Your port side is your left hand when looking ahead of the boat or to the bow. The starboard your right. So turning the bend you set your port engines astern and the starboard engine ahead to turn the boat to port (to the left) without the need of turning the rudder (the wheel), just keeping it midship (to the center). To swing around the boat you did Kicks astern on your port engine and kicks ahead on your stbd engine. We called "stop engine" when the propeller is not turning but the motor is still running. It is easier, faster an less confussing to say: "stop engine" That would help you in situatuin when you have to stand facing the stearn of the boat to move it backwards in zig zag to sort out other boat at anchor or evan bouys, with one engine ahead and the other astern and then switching. Keep it up

[@jamesrahn8339]

You two have such a gift of communication and being super clear with instructions... it's refreshing. Now do the same with a single motor. 😁

[@wherethewaterflows6162]

You did an excellent job of this video. Both instruction and filming.

[@yitbos1992]

That dock was a thing of beauty. I only have one engine :(. Time for a bigger boat.

[@mikea7942]

Very well done. You all are masters of your craft. Never a hint of panic.

[@jfllc.florida1331]

When I first saw a show of yours I became addicted to the shows immediately, The way you explain everything especially in this film is so educational. I love the part when you said "stop the boat does not mean put it in neutral it means put it in reverse! " than you showed how the boat was completely stopped. I am so impressed by you two young girls, you have the whole world in your hands, your unlimited where you can go. NEVER change! I am Officially subscribed!

[@autonomous_collective]

Great video girls. Keep up the teaching moments for all to see.

[@calebsuarez7756]

Love the content! The two of you do a great job of walking through the steps to docking a boat. I captain a 30ft aluminum boat in with twin outboards in AK and use the same techniques. Hope you have a part 2 planned for other scenarios!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Picnic boats eay docking het drives.

[@skammer0274]

Great job using the sticks!!! very very skillful.

[@hankcowart3562]

That was impressive. Watching the drone view showed just how tight the canal is. Incredible skills. Great channel....

[@MrBmario21]

Not gonna lie I probably would have just reversed down the whole canal lol

[@syahzamirabdullah8881]

and so am i...

[@rcaddict4375]

That’s why idiots like you shouldn’t be allowed to operate motor vehicles.

[@02cheezey57]

RC Addict and it’s idiots like you who don’t see the humor in this joke

[@MrBmario21]

@@rcaddict4375 I drive tractor trailers FOH while you drive remote control cars

[@crusty8873]

I once did that😂😂😂

[@peterfrancisco5753]

One word amazing.

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you very much!! 🐟 We hope you enjoyed!

[@wbraddock62]

Awesome job Amanda, you ladies are awesome!🎣🎣😎👍👍👍

[@glennlepien473]

Fantastic Demo ... made it look easy .. and no gunning the motors .. imagine that. Another great video by the GFTs .. BZ!!

[@jpat99]

Great use of the throttles and almost a lost art now for most with smaller CC's.

[@garettg3522]

How crazy my best friends house is on the first canal when you pull in unbelievable

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Yes it is

[@abdelfettahayadi5642]

Where this channel been all this years? Thabk you ladies that's very informative

[@jamesjordan6005]

I think I'll make it mandatory that my fishing buddies, (brothers) watch this video, they need all the help they can get lol

[@GravityGamerXCII]

That part of the keys is beautiful

[@DHKEYWEST1]

LOL In the Army we had LCM & LCU. The LCU was 120 feet and 3 props. It has been too long since I ran one, but you throw one engine in reverse, one in forward and I think you throw the steering the opposite direction you want to go and it would crab side ways into the dock. I think the Army had gotten rid of most LCU.

[@jeffstock3590]

DAVID HENDRIX I was on a LCU during a deployment to Haiti. Don't forget about the bow thrusters.GO ARMY !!

[@DHKEYWEST1]

@@jeffstock3590 Jeff I ran them for 2 years at Fort Eustis. They had 3 shafts, 3 rudders and 3 throttles. What I recall they were like Mike boats, 2 671 engines coupled to each shaft. It was weird how you would get the 120 boat to crab side ways to the dock. Wheel was thrown to the opposite direction and one throttle was shifted forward or reverse and the other throttle was shifted in the opposite direction and what i recall center throttle in neutral, I looked on goggle several months ago and mist of the boats are gone. I heard the navy has ordered some new LCU.

[@DHKEYWEST1]

Seems the Army got rid of the Page. It was a real dog. They rebuilt the bow to a standard bow. Over In south Africa now. marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:755560/mmsi:338864000/imo:9215660/vessel:LTC_JOHN_U_D_PAGE

[@pinkythebrain903]

You have inspired me to get my captains license....thank you!

[@GaleForceTwins]

Amazing 🤩

[@KyleTheRestorationKid]

You guys deserve way more than 16k subs.Both if you are just amazing

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you 😊🐟

[@sunshinecycling]

They certainly have more than that now. :) Looks like they had to do several takes to get all of the shot angles.

[@rafathilmi3480]

Your doing such a great job educating people,, 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you 😊

[@concrete6429]

Damn, that was impressive! 👍

[@DJVINNETT]

Awesome navigational skills, great twists. You're officially capable of docking a Navy Ship.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Soo is chief

[@havtorn8690]

I have a 29 fot inboard boat with a bow thruster so for me the most important thing is to get the transom in and then i can thrust my bow in

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Good forvyou

[@brianthompson7683]

What I learned most from this video is that if I ever strike it rich and buy a big boat, I'm just gonna hire y'all to captain it for me. #LeaveTheDockingToTheTwins

[@GaleForceTwins]

😂

[@cindyvining7866]

She made that look easy. I wonder how many times she has done that over the years?

[@h2oecho]

in perfect no wind or tide conditions.

[@douglasrose971]

My hat is off to you girls, great job!!

[@dadlifelepoe4073]

Great Video Ladies! Gale force twins always entertaining with class and real skills!!

[@brandonsmith1752]

Fantastic 👏 job ladies, love the new channel.

[@scottleclair1512]

You go superstar!! 🌟 💫 Ladies you ARE smooth for sure! Keep rockin’ it 😎💪🏼

[@KitLaughlin]

Excellent work. I work with Marine Rescue here, and we have two sayings that you two have exemplified in this video: "Slow is pro", and "Neutral is a gear". Thank you.

[@bogkent]

Well done girls! Good job! It was a pleasure to watch you!

[@paulsanchez4141]

Excellent video

[@GaleForceTwins]

Thank you very much!!

[@fakiirification]

i doubt i'll ever own a boat like this, but i watched anyway for some reason.

[@davidsanders1991]

I think I know the two reasons.

[@fakiirification]

@@davidsanders1991 maybe.

[@tyb3938]

Like a champ. Gotta love the tight canals in the keys. Running stone crab traps a couple years on a twin was cake. Docking a 45 sailboat with a single engine in wind was pucker and the key was planning your approach to have the prop walk help you. G

[@davidsanders1991]

What a great video. Thank you so much for the good info. I agreed with every thing you said, but it also takes the right touch to do it correctly, and that is what you have.