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Alexandros Retsinas demonstrates a technique for repositioning a catamaran during a Mediterranean mooring maneuver.▶ 0:00 When the vessel is already in the process of backing into a slip with the stern line deployed, the operator must adjust the boat's alignment to ensure it sits correctly between the mooring lines.▶ 0:53 To correct the boat's heading, the operator applies small, precise bursts of throttle to one engine while using the other engine in opposition to maintain control.▶ 0:53 This method minimizes lateral movement and allows for fine-tuned positioning even when wind or current pushes the vessel off course. If the boat loses its intended alignment, the operator should briefly shift into neutral to release pressure, adjust the rudder or throttle, and then re-engage the engines to steer the stern back into the desired position.▶ 2:43 The technique emphasizes using the smallest possible engine movements to achieve the necessary correction without over-steering or creating excessive prop wash.▶ 1:55

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