Docking Your Twin Inboard Houseboat

This e-Lesson covers the differences,
the challenges they create,
as well as how to overcome those challenges
to dock safely and easily.

Proven, step-by-step "how to dock a boat" e-Lessons
from the authority on boat docking who has taught thousands—
on all sizes and types of boats from Runabouts to Motor Yachts.

twin-inboard-vee-md You will look and feel like a pro when docking your Houseboat powered with twin inboards, with Doug's simplified, proven docking techniques.

Don't fumble through, hoping you don't hurt the boat or your crew.

60 Pages with 11 pictures & 46 diagrams.

Downloadable PDF.

Twin inboard Houseboats can be impossible to dock without the right instructions!

Doug, I wanted to share with you my story about how your twin inboard houseboat docking lesson helped me last summer.

I decided I wanted to live aboard. I live in the Charlotte area, but found an old 43' Harbor Master in Tennessee that I really liked. I traveled out there to have a look, and decided to buy it. Mind you, I've never driven a boat anywhere near this size, much less with two inboards. I scoured google for tips, and ran across your PDF lesson, which I purchased. I gave it a good read, and the methods you showed were nothing like what I expected. Prior to reading your lesson, I thought I would be using the wheel the whole time, using the engines for simple forward and reverse power only. Read More

Bill Hatcher, SC

Y'all are the best! Downloaded it, saved it, printed it--now all we have to do is master it! Thank you so much.

—Natalie Redyk, Maryland

Simple Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Dock a Twin Inboard Houseboat

Bow First in your Slip

at a Gas Dock

How to get out of "screw-ups"

and much more

In this e-Lesson, you will learn...................

What makes houseboats different, the challenges that creates and how to overcome each challenge.
How your Houseboat handles, when docking--illustrated with easy to follow diagrams.
How your twin inboard drive system works through open-water exercises.
How to simplify the myriad of levers with "mental duct tape".
What to expect as you use the wheel, throttles and shifts.
How to approach a dock like pros and to dock bow first--NO fear, NO guessing, NO hoping for the best, NO jumping, NO injuries, NO boat hook. NO shouting and NO swearing--just good team work.
Doug's FLIPP Line™ Procedure, to make docking and securing your twin inboard Houseboat a simple, easy procedure for BOTH you and your First Mate.
What not to do and why.
Dock your twin inboard Housesboat easily and safely without dock helpers with a complete understanding of what to do and how to do it--especially in front of an audience.

Once you know how your twin inboard Houseboat was meant to be handled,
docking will be EASY.

It's just a matter of practicing Doug's proven techniques.

Let Doug Show You the EASY Way to dock your Houseboat...

gibson-houseboat-dock-stbda Doug Dawson, a 5th generation boat industry expert, knows the design characteristics of all boats and drive systems.

Doug has driven, demonstrated, tested, reviewed and handled every type of boat and drive system and knows how to teach others with easy-to-follow instructions.

Dawson's Marina Limited was the largest marine dealer for Houseboats in Canada during the 60's and 70's. Doug Dawson developed and perfected handling and docking techniques for Houseboats and taught hundreds of houseboat buyers how to dock.

With Doug's Boat Docking e-Lessons, you will learn your houseboat's unique handling characteristics, and dock your houseboat with ease.

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guaranteed There is absolutely no way that you can lose-except by not taking us up on this offer. If you don't agree that this is the most impactful, eye-opening and practical information you've ever received on the subject of docking your houseboat, simply email us and we'll issue you a 100% refund of the purchase price no questions asked. You've got 30 full days to use and profit from this unique information, or else ask (and receive) an immediate refund.

Your Invisible Boat Docking Instructor

No need to pay $100 plus per hour. Just download and print out the e-Lesson "Docking Your Twin Inbord Houseboat" and take Doug (your invisible instructor) aboard with you. Practice as often as you wish. No extra charge!

Dawsons' Houseboat Docking e-Lessons aren't novels, emotional experiences or worrysome journeys of discovery, they are simple, easy-to-follow, step-by-step "how-to" boat docking instructions with lots of diagrams and photos.

For Only $29.00 USD (pdf version)

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Happy Boating!

Doug Dawson

P.S. You can spend your summer being frustrated and nervous docking your houseboat with everyone watching, and even worse, damaging your boat....OR get this houseboat docking e-Lesson "Docking Your Twin Inboard Houseboat" and be able to put on a show like a pro and be the talk of the dock!

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Hi Doug, I am starting to be a better captain, with less fear and stress at the docking time. Thanks Doug and Brenda Dawson. I live a new life and I am enjoying my boat every week end, because, as you know, Haiti is sunny all over the year. Very truly yours,

Ernst

Thank you. After a difficult first day with a 36ft silverton several years ago, the purchase of your twin engine how to dock e.book was the best boating investment I have made. A little practice in the mirror completely solved any docking problem I may have had. I now have a 45ft silverton and handle docking perfectly. I strongly recommend this ebook to anyone having a problem.

Mel jacoby, NY

First Time Docking a 43 Footer

Doug, I wanted to share with you my story about how your twin inboard houseboat docking lesson helped me last summer.

So the next day I paid to have it hauled out and surveyed. The owner showed up to get the boat to the lift, and then had to leave. After the survey was complete, the surveyor drove off, the marina put the boat back in the water, and said "Ok Mr. Hatcher, she's all yours.". What!!? Not only was it my first time driving something like this, I had no first mate.

The slip was in a difficult place for me - if you think of the dock as a big "H", the slip was on the inside bottom left, almost to the middle. I had to worry about other boats on 3 sides. Remembering what I read in your lesson, I got a little forward momentum, made sure the wheel was centered, went in gear at 900 RPM, and (mentally) duct taped my hands to the gear levers. While nerve wracking, it responded exactly as you described, and I was able to slowly nose my way into the slip with very little trouble.

I can't imagine how different that experience would have been if I didn't run across your lesson the day before.

In fact, after having the boat shipped and put in the water in Charlotte, I drove it to the marina that would be its new home. The slip was the very inside slip, on my port side. So I had to drive past the finger, and pull hard port up against it. I made a flawless first entry, all the while using the lessons you taught me. One of the marina workers was standing on the dock as I pulled in.. when I stepped off to tie up, he said, "The man knows how to drive a boat!". I got a good laugh.. if he only knew it was my second time and my heart was racing :)

Thanks a lot for sharing your years of experience. I wanted to let you know how it helped me, and that I really appreciate it!

Bill Hatcher, SC

Just a quick follow up. I read a good portion of the materials before I took my 32’ twin out for the holidays. Great stuff! I have to say that this new twin inboard is far easier to dock than my twin I/O. Nevertheless, you materials made handling either boat easier and understandable. I paid special attention to the part about remaining calm with my crew and not yelling! The lessons kept that from happening. Thanks again. Have a great New Year!

David Downs Durango, CO

"Thanks sooo much! You have really helped me to build my self confidence and the FLIPP method as paid off several times already. Docking our Twin Inboard is much easier now. The advanced e-Lesson is awesome!

Dale Justice, Vero Beach Florida

Docking Your Twin Inboard Houseboat