Best ski boat tip I’ve ever learned: spinning the boat in its own length. Crank the wheel over to the right, then alternate throttle pulses of forward and reverse idle. Forward + wheel over to the right will kick tail out clockwise, then pulse of reverse will keep you from going forward too far and the prop walk will bring the aft around even more. Repeat. You can dock anywhere using this. For a MasterCraft - wheel to the left so it can spin the opposite direction.
I'm a launch boat driver for a yacht club. The boat was a pain in the ass at first, single screw keel diesel Inboard. But once I got used to it I started to hate other types except Inboards lol
Great stuff here. We just picked up our first inboard and although I’ve driven a few over the years the first time out was interesting to say the least. Hooking the rudder explanation is super helpful.
Forgot to mention that at speed when turning the boat likes to go left more than it does right.(Dependent on the prop rotation) This helps in picking up a rider in some situations or just general knowledge for driving your boat.
I’ll mention, and I’m sure you know this, but putting the throttle lever into “Neutral” doesn’t stop the boat. It just cuts power to the prop which should make the prop immediately stop or at least safe to be around after a second. Of course, if anyone is going near or planning on handling the prop, just turn the engine off unless you have a good reason to only leave it in neutral. Just like a jet ski but unlike a car, the boat will not turn much if any without the engine in gear. The more throttle, the more steering you have as well.
I found your video the other day before taking out my just purchased Mooba Outback, and this was great info. This is my first true inboard, and its different for sure! When I was backing out, driving and loading, these tips were super helpful!..... (also you video on trailering an inboard.) Would love some tips on handling in different conditions and pulling waterboards and surfing. Theses guys sit so low on the water, if it gets choppy, the waves come over the bow , and you cant trim up the same as an I/O. Ideas and suggestions on handling and driving on choppier water would be great!
I have a few more driving videos I am working on. In terms of other boats waves, go around 6-9mph to bring the bow of the boat out of the water as much as possible. Try to cut into the wave perpendicular
Boat handling - always good to learn how the different drives handle. My boat has an old school Berkeley jet with the old school Berkeley baby bucket reverse. Try docking a Berkeley boat sometime, or trailering, especially with a cross current or eddy [c: Good vid.
Great Teaching videos. A side question. I have same yeas and make of boat as you. My question is..... did you know that PCM is no longer making the ECM modules for our engines? So, as I understand it if the engine computer fails we now longer are able to get our engines repaired and are let to replace it with a different power plant. Have you heard about this or can you shine some light on this issue? Thanks you.
Jorge, if your engine ever goes out there will always be second-hand parts that work. There is probably still new ECM modules people are selling. There are companies and maintenance shops that will take care of you. I would not worry about that. Just keep your boat up with all the maintenance and take care of it. This will make your boat have a lot longer life!
Very well done video. That hooking technique is so easy, even a cave man (64) can do it. Disregard the negative and vulgar comments from twerps who hide behind the keyboard and never contribute anything.
Thanks Richard. When I go on those peoples RUclips channels they do not have any uploaded videos. It's not worth my time. But people like you, I will definitely write back to. Thank you!
Great video, I'll try these techniques next time I'm out on the water. I have a quick question though, I noticed your steering wheel turns to either direction with no apparent resistance. on my family's used 1994 sport nautique (I know it might not be quite the same to your boat) the wheel turns with alot of resistance to one side and almost none to the other. Me and my Dad thought it was P-factor from the prop, but after seeing your video and you steering the boat with ease I now think it might be the steering cable. Or maybe our boat is just old and can't be steered as well, it would just be nice of you let me know what you think, thanks!
Mac go to my video ruclips.net/video/PYSGgq0x6f8/видео.html and skip to 3:00 min. You will see that my trim tab on my rudder is turned to the left to reduce the p-factor. I know some people prefer have the tension on their steering wheel. You can see in the video I attached that my trim tab is far over to the port side. Try adjusting your trim tab on your rudder to fine tune it the way you like it. I hope this helps!
Oh wait nvm that’s a nautique isn’t it. Should’ve known😂🤙 those old nautiques and all those other old ski boats are correct crafts tho so it’s a correct craft nautique
You don't "drive" a boat. You navigate the boat. It's a nautical term. You don't push your throttle back and forth like a lawnmower. You center your engines with the helm , then very gently place the throttle in the "floating position " You still have a lot to learn about boating son.
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Best ski boat tip I’ve ever learned: spinning the boat in its own length.
Crank the wheel over to the right, then alternate throttle pulses of forward and reverse idle. Forward + wheel over to the right will kick tail out clockwise, then pulse of reverse will keep you from going forward too far and the prop walk will bring the aft around even more. Repeat. You can dock anywhere using this.
For a MasterCraft - wheel to the left so it can spin the opposite direction.
I'm a launch boat driver for a yacht club. The boat was a pain in the ass at first, single screw keel diesel Inboard. But once I got used to it I started to hate other types except Inboards lol
Great stuff here. We just picked up our first inboard and although I’ve driven a few over the years the first time out was interesting to say the least. Hooking the rudder explanation is super helpful.
Thank you, I hope the next lake day will be easier!
CluEngineer Our Moomba goes “right” in reverse, so I assume turn the wheel all the way right and bump in and out to get it to go straight/“left”?
Forgot to mention that at speed when turning the boat likes to go left more than it does right.(Dependent on the prop rotation) This helps in picking up a rider in some situations or just general knowledge for driving your boat.
I’ll mention, and I’m sure you know this, but putting the throttle lever into “Neutral” doesn’t stop the boat. It just cuts power to the prop which should make the prop immediately stop or at least safe to be around after a second. Of course, if anyone is going near or planning on handling the prop, just turn the engine off unless you have a good reason to only leave it in neutral. Just like a jet ski but unlike a car, the boat will not turn much if any without the engine in gear. The more throttle, the more steering you have as well.
Great info
Excellent video. Lots of good information. Thanks for taking the time out to make it and share it...
You are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed it
Good info regarding reversing.
I found your video the other day before taking out my just purchased Mooba Outback, and this was great info. This is my first true inboard, and its different for sure! When I was backing out, driving and loading, these tips were super helpful!..... (also you video on trailering an inboard.) Would love some tips on handling in different conditions and pulling waterboards and surfing. Theses guys sit so low on the water, if it gets choppy, the waves come over the bow , and you cant trim up the same as an I/O. Ideas and suggestions on handling and driving on choppier water would be great!
I have a few more driving videos I am working on. In terms of other boats waves, go around 6-9mph to bring the bow of the boat out of the water as much as possible. Try to cut into the wave perpendicular
I am 14 years old I have an inboard bayliner boat and I can drive the boat forward and back words and I am pretty good at it
Connor Miller I’m 13 and my dad bought back his first race boat for me lol I think 250hp is a bit much for me at the moment
Great now I just need the boat
Great video man. Just picked up an old Malibu Skier. This helps a lot
westcoastfrisco you are welcome! Congratulations on your new boat!!
3:20 just to clarify for noobs, if you put it in neutral, the boat will still move.
Awesome! Thank you Justin!
Matt Larsen you are welcome!
Great videos man! I just bought an old supra with an inboard. Your videos have been a ton of help! Keep it up!
Dominic Delgado Thanks man! Have fun with your Supra!
Dude I have the same Nautique as you; any recommendations on a decent cover?
Boat handling - always good to learn how the different drives handle. My boat has an old school Berkeley jet with the old school Berkeley baby bucket reverse. Try docking a Berkeley boat sometime, or trailering, especially with a cross current or eddy [c: Good vid.
Haha. Will do. Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the video
Your thoughts on over-correcting during low speed handling are right on, almost everyone zig-zags my boat at low speed, when they give it a go.
I know this is 5 years old but one thing you forgot one very important thing always put your bilge blower on let run before u start
This is all actually really cool information
Thank you!
Good job to teach the Newbies to know thier boat.
Jeff Lostica, thank you!
Hi ive just purchased a 2011 four winns h180 ,can this boat go into salt water (THE OCEAN)thanks
Jason Horton I’d be careful with that. Look online. See if your boat has a salt water package
Great Teaching videos.
A side question. I have same yeas and make of boat as you. My question is..... did you know that PCM is no longer making the ECM modules for our engines? So, as I understand it if the engine computer fails we now longer are able to get our engines repaired and are let to replace it with a different power plant.
Have you heard about this or can you shine some light on this issue?
Thanks you.
Jorge, if your engine ever goes out there will always be second-hand parts that work. There is probably still new ECM modules people are selling. There are companies and maintenance shops that will take care of you. I would not worry about that. Just keep your boat up with all the maintenance and take care of it. This will make your boat have a lot longer life!
Great young JFK look you've got going here.
What lake is that?? Been on several of the lakes in GA and it looks kinda like Rabun/Burton thanks.
Very well done video. That hooking technique is so easy, even a cave man (64) can do it. Disregard the negative and vulgar comments from twerps who hide behind the keyboard and never contribute anything.
Thanks Richard. When I go on those peoples RUclips channels they do not have any uploaded videos. It's not worth my time. But people like you, I will definitely write back to. Thank you!
Cool
Enjoyable information, but several times you said "water moving over the propeller" when actually it would be moving over (past) the rudder.
Your that guy that corrects everyone. Great video.
What type and size is your Bimini top?
Dawnines Custom Canvas
@@92813justin what height is it?
Great video, I'll try these techniques next time I'm out on the water.
I have a quick question though, I noticed your steering wheel turns to either direction with no apparent resistance. on my family's used 1994 sport nautique (I know it might not be quite the same to your boat) the wheel turns with alot of resistance to one side and almost none to the other. Me and my Dad thought it was P-factor from the prop, but after seeing your video and you steering the boat with ease I now think it might be the steering cable. Or maybe our boat is just old and can't be steered as well, it would just be nice of you let me know what you think, thanks!
Is the steering issue when you are stationary or is it when you are moving fast?
CluEngineer it happens at a higher speed, if I remember correctly, which is why we thought it was kinda something to do with p-factor
Mac go to my video ruclips.net/video/PYSGgq0x6f8/видео.html and skip to 3:00 min. You will see that my trim tab on my rudder is turned to the left to reduce the p-factor. I know some people prefer have the tension on their steering wheel. You can see in the video I attached that my trim tab is far over to the port side. Try adjusting your trim tab on your rudder to fine tune it the way you like it. I hope this helps!
CluEngineer I can't seem to find a Trim tab on my rudder, guess I'll just have to deal with it...
Thanks Anyways! :)
Mac did you see the trim tab on my rudder?
That in and out of gear stuff will be wearing the gearbox out prematurely..
Oh wait nvm that’s a nautique isn’t it. Should’ve known😂🤙 those old nautiques and all those other old ski boats are correct crafts tho so it’s a correct craft nautique
Nautique all the way
What kind of motor does this boat have? Mine’s got a Chevrolet 350 magnum.
It is a GT-40. The engine is made by Ford but PCM makes the conversion
Practice "
Is that a master craft or a Supra
Turtle King_07 Correct Craft
How about a video on driving an inboard onto a trailer.
N.M. I see you have one thanks
Gixxer, I already have that video! Check it out: ruclips.net/video/RThkEgiagFA/видео.html
Just get a sterndrive?
Luca Williams I competition ski...
I enjoy the wake behind this boat when I am skiing though.
HELL NO!
You don't "drive" a boat. You navigate the boat. It's a nautical term. You don't push your throttle back and forth like a lawnmower. You center your engines with the helm , then very gently place the throttle in the "floating position " You still have a lot to learn about boating son.
hahahaha shut up nerd
You seem fun at parties with the sweater around your neck. Douche.
This is a inboard outboard boat
I am sorry to say it is not and inboard outboard boat. It is an inboard boat because there is only a shaft and propeller in the water
This is so bad
Nobody asked if you dont like it dont watch it lol