I just bough a 2000 13-footer with 25-HP engine.
Give me advice so that my boating experience will be positive.
Positive Boating
Re: Positive Boating
I have been operating outboard-engine powered small boats since I was eight-years-old. I am now 71-years-old. I learn something new every time I go boating.
Take a course with the U. S. Power Squadron.
Take a course with the U. S. Power Squadron.
Re: Positive Boating
Admit to what you do not know.
Be safe, be smart.
Take a class.
Go boating with a buddy who is a veteran boater who can show you how to operate your boat safely. Practice manuvering, landing, launching.
Leave the family at home till you get some time on the water.
Be safe, be smart.
Take a class.
Go boating with a buddy who is a veteran boater who can show you how to operate your boat safely. Practice manuvering, landing, launching.
Leave the family at home till you get some time on the water.
1992 Outrage 17
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
Re: Positive Boating
SAM--are you going to be towing the boat on a trailer to a launching ramp in order to use the boat each time you go boating?
If yes, then you need to maintain all the following in good working order if you want to have a positive experience:
If yes, then you need to maintain all the following in good working order if you want to have a positive experience:
- towing vehicle
- boat trailer
- boat hull
- boat engine
Re: Positive Boating
In no particular order:
- Learn launching ramp etiquette
- Take a boating course
- Practice backing a trailer somewhere other than the launching ramp, until you are good at it
- Go with a friend to pick up pointers from their boating
I'm sure there's more that will come to mind later.
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- Learn launching ramp etiquette
- Take a boating course
- Practice backing a trailer somewhere other than the launching ramp, until you are good at it
- Go with a friend to pick up pointers from their boating
I'm sure there's more that will come to mind later.
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Re: Positive Boating
NEVER approach another boat or dock any faster than you’re willing to hit it!!