Originally Posted by jeff64
Am I the only one to find the procedure described is totally useless?
I certainly hope so, sir.
I have never flown a Boeing but on all types I did there were separate procedures for ditching with and without power. I assume the quoted paragraph is for "precautionary" ditching - when there's no chance of reaching the suitable airport, ditching under power is generally considered to be more survivable than glide to the sea.