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Old 07-19-2013, 12:14 AM   #82
skipperdude
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A fellow I know just bought a twin and just couldn't maneuver at all.

I told him to leave the throttle at idle.

Helm amidships.

Take a shift lever in each hand and point your thumbs at each other.

The engines will take the boat the way your thumbs are pointing.

It worked for him.

SD
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