How to Board a Small Motorboat

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A little care is all it takes to get yourself safely into your motorboat.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Decide whether you want to board from the bow or over the gunwale.
Step 2

Bring the boat up to the dock, either at the bow or the gunwale.
Step 3

Place any gear you might have on the dock until you're in the boat.
Step 4

Put one hand on the gunwale or bow. This will help steady the boat as you step in.
Step 5

Put one foot into the boat. Try to step as close to the centerline as possible.
Step 6

Step in with your other foot.