Powerboat Lessons and Powerboat Course

          

 
Pivot Turn Video ( 50 sec Video)  
      

    

   

   
Use a pivot turn to turn your boat in a confined area. Starting at rest, turn the wheel hard over and shift into gear at idle rpm to initiate the pivot turn. Shift into neutral and turn the wheel hard over in the opposite direction, while counting 1-2-3. Shift into reverse at idle rpm to continue the turn, and repeat the steps until the boat has completed the turn.
   


 

 
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