Control of a waterjet propelled vessel

摘要

The invention is related to a method for controlling a watercraft having a rear propulsion device and a thruster, comprising:
initiating a sideways movement of the watercraft by engaging the rear propulsion device while delaying engagement of the thruster;
engaging the thruster after a first predetermined time delay to assist in the sideways movement of the watercraft after a stern of the watercraft has gained sideways momentum from the rear propulsion device, the first predetermined time delay based on the operating characteristics of the watercraft to minimize yaw of the watercraft during the sideways movement.