Knowing how to throttle and trim a planing boat correctly is a key skill, especially for owners of smaller, faster craft like RIBs and sportsboats. Jon Mendez explains how it’s done.
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How to Drive a RIB in Rough Water
How to Drive a RIB in Rough Water. Mastering the art of driving a boat in rough water takes practice, a fair amount of getting it wrong and sometimes a very wet boat and clothing. The Motor Boat & Yachting resident boating instructor Jon Mendez shares his top tips.
Ribeye Boats Launch & Recovery Training
With David Flatman and Land Rover Defender.
“We gave Flats an education in all things Launch and Recovery with his British Built Ribeye Boat and @Land Rover Defender” 🔥
How to Make Safe S and U Turns in a RIB
Boating instructor Jon Mendez explains how it’s done.
Driving a fast boat safely will always involve making turns, either pre-planned ones to reach your destination or when avoiding other craft, debris or waves.
Practising turning the boat at speed so that you know how much helm, throttle and trim to use before it starts to skip sideways is crucial to avoid endangering yourself, your crew and your vessel.
Painting a Yamaha Outboard Motor Cover Like a Pro
Painting a Yamaha outboard motor cover like a pro.
After 5 years of my first video, it’s time again to give a better image to your outboard, with little money (and some hand) can re-let your outboard motor as the first day !
This time we will use the original Spray F30-F350 Yamaha Grey Metallic 1 (YMM-30400-GM-10), stickers and also spray paint top coat (YMM-30400-TC-10) to get a professional look.
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