Using a Tiller

• 1). Grasp the tiller and move it in the opposite direction of the desired turn. Moving the tiller in the opposite direction of the turn will move the rudder in the direction of the turn.
  
  
• 2). Adjust the turning radius. Moving the tiller farther from the centerline of the boat tightens the turning radius, while keeping the tiller closer to the centerline will cause the ship to turn gradually.
  
  
• 3). Return the tiller to the centerline of the ship gradually as the ship comes up on the desired heading, completing the turn.
  
  

Using a Steering Wheel

• 1). Turn the wheel in the desired direction of the turn. A gearbox, hydraulic pressure or a combination of the two translates the turning of the wheel to move the rudder moving in the direction of the turn.
  
  
• 2). Adjust the turning radius. Turning the wheel hard over will move the rudder all the way to the end of its travel, making the radius of the turn tight. A slight turn of the wheel will cause a slow, sweeping turn.
  
  
• 3). Turn the wheel in the opposite direction of the turn in order to bring the rudder back to a neutral position as the ship comes up on its desired heading, completing the turn.