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VIDEO: How To – Berth an IPS boat
Though berthing using a joystick is deemed easy, there are still some key techniques to employ when using IPS
VIDEO: How To – Drive an IPS boat
In this two-part mini series we explain how to use IPS as smoothly as possible
VIDEO: How To – Moor using one engine
We explain how to safely come alongside if you have lost an engine
VIDEO: How To – Use Pile Moorings
It may not be a manoeuvre you need all that often but it’s one that you need to know about should the situation arise. Here’s our step-by-step guide.
VIDEO: How To – Raft up to another boat
One of the trickier manoeuvres you may encounter, we take you through the process step-by-step to nail it every time
VIDEO: How To – Set Your Anchor
We guide you through the best techniques to ensure you are anchored safely and securely
VIDEO: How To – Leave a windy berth
One of the most daunting manoeuvres a motorboater can face – learn the best way to deal with leaving a berth in a crosswind
VIDEO – How To: Helm in a beam sea
In our latest How To guide we demonstrate how to trim your boat if you are travelling in a beam sea
VIDEO: How to – Move your boat sideways
The latest in our How To series shows you the best techniques for moving your boat towards or away from a pontoon sideways
VIDEO: How to use a lock
In this instalment we demonstrate the best techniques to use when entering and exiting a lock basin
VIDEO: How To – Berth in windy conditions
Berthing in the wind can be a nerve-wracking proposition but our latest How To video shows you the best techniques to make windy berthing a breeze
VIDEO: How to – Head to windward
In our latest boat handling video, Jon Mendez shows how best to trim the boat when you head to windward
VIDEO: How to – Hold your boat steady
MBY’s definitive guide to boat handling. In this episode we show you how to hold your boat steady
VIDEO: How to… Change a diesel engine fuel filter
Jon Mendez delivers a step-by-step guide on how to change the primary and secondary filters on a diesel engine
VIDEO – How to: Sea trial a boat
In this video Nick Burnham guides you through what to look out for when you sea trial a boat