The term is "Back and Fill". Do it with my charter boat, 35' single screw no thruster. Do it with my trawler, 45' single screw and bow thruster. You need a big rudder for best effect. Much prefer to back in as there is a less obstructed view. The prop walk pulls the boat's stern to port or starboard depending on whether a left or right hand propeller. Having the rudder hard over and shifting to forward, kicks the stern back to where you want it. It's rare for me to use the thruster when stern in docking. As with any boating maneuver, nothing replaces practicing the technique with your own boat.
Ted
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