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Will be a new boat owner - tips needed
Posted by Shanesix on 12/12/12 at 10:58 am00
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!!
I have never owned a boat and looking for some tips, needs, must do's etc.
thx!!
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by Ole Geauxt on 12/12/12 at 11:04 am to Shanesix
If it Flies, Floats or Fricks, rent it, don't buy it..
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by Boats n Hose 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)
Having an extra plug or 2 is a good idea
Check trailer tires and bearings (unless it's brand new)
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by lsu mike 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.
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by AboveGroundPool 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
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
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by HeadBusta4LSU 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
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by deaconjones35 on 12/12/12 at 1:12 pm to Shanesix
Get an inspection sticker for your boat trailer.
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re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by Shanesix on 12/12/12 at 2:46 pm to deaconjones35
quote:
inspection sticker for your boat trailer.
never heard of this
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by mack the knife 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
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by mack the knife 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.
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by Shanesix 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.
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by CtotheVrzrbck on 12/12/12 at 3:48 pm to Shanesix
Prop Stop every weekend!
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by HeadBusta4LSU on 12/12/12 at 3:53 pm to Shanesix
Oh and get all your shite prepared before you get to the ramp
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by ThatsAFactJack on 12/12/12 at 3:56 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
Break
Out
Another
Thousand
Out
Another
Thousand
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by deaconjones35 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.
re: Will be a new boat owner - tips neededPosted by mack the knife on 12/12/12 at 4:01 pm to Shanesix
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