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Shanesix 
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| Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:58 am)
Looking like I will be getting a 17ft flat in a few months.
I have never owned a boat and looking for some tips, needs, must do's etc.
thx!!
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tenfoe
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 11:01 am to Shanesix)
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I have never owned a boat and looking for some tips, needs, must do's etc.
Put a for sale sign on it when you get it home.
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Ole Geauxt 
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 11:04 am to Shanesix)
If it Flies, Floats or Fricks, rent it, don't buy it.. 
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Boats n Hose
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 11:09 am to Shanesix)
Make sure you have all your coast guard required stuff in it.
Having an extra plug or 2 is a good idea
Check trailer tires and bearings (unless it's brand new)
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lsu mike
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 11:19 am to Boats n Hose)
Any experience with boats before? Between now and the time you get it go out as much as possible with other people and ask to drive theirs. Hang out at a launch a few times for a while to learn what to do and not do launching and trailering your boat. Could go on and on but most important thing is dont forget to put plug in.
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AboveGroundPool
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 11:33 am to Shanesix)
boat registration
trailer registration
check tires/bearings
check trailer lights
life jackets
throw cushion
air horn
rope
fire extinguisher
...covers the basics
eta: also if u were born after jan 1, 1984, you need to have a boater safety course if you're the driver (without someone else who has it) if stopped by green jeans and they ask for it, it's $250 if u don't have it
This post was edited on 12/12 at 11:41 am
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bayoudude
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 11:37 am to Shanesix)
Don't forget the plug when you launch it....
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HeadBusta4LSU
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 11:39 am to Shanesix)
Keep extra parts in the boat, fuel filter, spark plugs, fuel line, etc. and tools to fix that type of stuff too
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Shanesix
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 1:10 pm to Shanesix)
Thanks all.
I have a little experience (I duck hunt and fish) but I have always depended on my friends/family with boats for invites.
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deaconjones35
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 1:12 pm to Shanesix)
Get an inspection sticker for your boat trailer.
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wickowick
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 1:12 pm to bayoudude)
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Don't forget the plug when you launch it....
This and make sure the tie down straps are removed before launching...
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Shanesix
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 2:46 pm to deaconjones35)
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inspection sticker for your boat trailer.
never heard of this
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mack the knife
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:36 pm to deaconjones35)
??? i've owned boats for 20+ yrs and this is a new one to me
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mack the knife
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:37 pm to Shanesix)
learn how to back up properly. all the rest of us at the landing would greatly appreciate this.
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Shanesix
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:43 pm to mack the knife)
Mack - Got that covered, I back em all the time with family and friend! Been backing trailors for about 20 years now. 
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CtotheVrzrbck 
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:48 pm to Shanesix)
Prop Stop every weekend!
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HeadBusta4LSU
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:53 pm to Shanesix)
Oh and get all your shite prepared before you get to the ramp
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ThatsAFactJack
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:56 pm to HeadBusta4LSU)
Break
Out
Another
Thousand
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deaconjones35
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:56 pm to mack the knife)
I didn't know about it either until someone started a thread about it on here earlier. Someone said the sheriffs department was at a boat ramp writing tickets for people that didn't have one.
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mack the knife
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| re: Will be a new boat owner - tips needed (Posted on 12/12/12 at 4:01 pm to Shanesix)
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