Master the Pivot Turn to Maneuver Your Single Engine Boat in Close Quarters | BoatUS

Captain Eric Sorensen shows you how to master the pivot turn in a single engine or sterndrive boat when you find yourself in close quarters, for example, if you find yourself in the wrong fairway at the marina. Using drone camera footage, Eric shows you how to perform this useful maneuver step by step using the throttles and wheel to help you pivot in place, which is similar to a three-point or K turn in a car. You should practice this maneuver in open water several times before trying it in a tight situation. Also remember that wind, current, and prop direction will affect your turn. To read more about this technique, see "Hang a U-ey" in the October/November 2017 issue of BoatUS Magazine. For more information, visit https://www.BoatUS.com/Magazine. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Join BoatUS Today! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #pivotturn #boatus #boathandling