I’m seeing lots of new boat owners here and it’s great to see so many newbees discover the wonderful Lifestyle of Boating! Our chosen obsession has lots to offer and is one of the most rewarding and pleasurable of our lives. It can also be just a little intimidating to the non-initiate, so I am listing here a few threads that will help you all with your first season.

I know that many of you have been lurking for a while and may have seen some (or all) of these, but I list them for those who may have missed them and for review.

Lessons for Beginners

Launch Ramp Issues

Some very good "rules" of boating.

First Aid Kit

Proper way to tie up in a slip

Anchoring 1

Anchoring 2

Anchoring 3

Do I accept money from friends for gas?

Where do I store my fire extinguisher?

How about those PFDs?

Preparing to tow

Towing Guide

Trailering - How do I stop this thing?

How\'s the trailer holding up?

OK, this should be enough for a start. If anyone has a topic to add to this list, please feel free to do so.

I look forward to reading about everyone’s boating adventures as the season progresses!

As always, if you have any questions, this is the place to ask them.

As always Admin with the timely advice !!!

P.S. Admin, With all these new boats coming how a forum call the " Berthing Room " ?

Scott

How to post a pic step by step


Alot of people new to these boards dont know how to post a pic.

I know I didnt. it took me hours to figure it out!

I made these very easy to follow directions to help those who are less than computer literate like myself post a pic.

No computer jargan!!

Plain English!!


So Good Luck and SHOW US THOSE BOATS!!!

Admin,
I'd like to suggest a thread. How about a list of "must haves" in terms of tools and materials to do emergency repairs. I recently saw a pretty comprehensive list of items but, now that I'm ready to put the kit together, I can't remember where I saw the list. I thought about starting a thread but didn't want to get a thread going with a lot of repeats. Is it possible to set up a thread where posters can add items to the list without creating a multi-page thread? I think we can start the list with the obvious items i.e.: Screwdrivers, knife, pliers, etc. but, maybe someone can provide some insight as to how they, in their own McGyver way, came up with some unique items to keep on hand.

Greg,

Good idea.

Here\'s a link on the theme of what you are trying to find.

I do not have the time just now to find others, but will look into it later today.

The board software does not directly support what you describe, but there are always way to work around that.

Perhaps this will make for a good focused topic that everyone can reply to listing all the items that they have stowed on board.

I can then condense it to keep all the good stuff on the first page if it should wander off topic.

Feel free to start it if you like.

I put this list together over the last few weeks while waiting for the new boat. The tool kits and spare parts each person would need is directly
realted to the type of boat / area boating in / and mechnical ability. While not all encompassing I think this is a decent starting point.


Items Needed

Flotation Devices
Pfd's
Type 4 Throwable

Emergency and Safety Equipment

Appropriate Fire Extinguisher (s)
Distress Signal Kit - Flag / Flares / Gun / Mirror
VHF / Weather Radio
Cell Phone
Power Cords. Converters For All Devices
Fresh Batteries For all Devices
Appropriate First Aid Kit(s)
Paddle / Oar
Tow Rope / Strap
Appropriate Anchor and Line
Manuel Sounding Device
Spare Ignition Lanyard
Spare Propeller / Wrench and Hardware
Manuel Bailing Device
Emergency Blanket
Rain Poncho

Tools and Supplies
Appropriate Tool Kit(s)
Fuses
Extra Motor Oil
Hydraulic Fluid
Jumper Cables / Pack
Electrical Tape
Spare Bulbs
Air Compressor
Flash Light
Spare Parts: Belts / Spark Plugs / Hoses / Impellers
12 Volt Line Test Light

Trailering Equipment
Safety Chains
Road Flares / Markers
Proper Jack
Spare Tire
Lug Wrench
Grease Gun and Grease
Spare Bulbs
Spare Hub / Bearings
Spare Bearing Buddy / Cap
Wheel Chocks
Tie Downs: Transom - Bow - Gunnel
Coupler Lock / Pin
Draw Bar & Lock / Pin
Brake Fluid

Boat Equipment / Supplies
Spare Keys
Docking Lines
Docking Hook / Pole
Canvas / Covers / Bimini and Hardware
Fenders
Anchor Light
Skiing Flag

Navigation Equipment
Current Charts / Maps
Compass
GPS

Personal Equipment
Eye ware
Sun Screen
Sufficient Food and Drink
Towels / Paper Towels / Wet Ones
Motion Sickness Medication
Diarrhea Medication
Toilet Paper
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Personal Prescription Medications
Money
Legal / Regulatory Documentation / Identification
Membership Identification: Sea Tow / AAA / BoatUS

I hope this helps

Scott

Scott,,,,,one more thing,,,,,

1 Trailer.

Well Davey -

Guess who just got a call from the dealer and was told that his new trailer was delivered ????

Guess who's Weatherman is calling for a sunny 80 degree day tommarow ???

Guess who just moved his delivery date up to tommarow ??

Guess who called " Johnny Props " and asked him if he wanted to go on a maiden voyage ??

Flaps Down

Scott

Scott You forgot the boat!!!

Brian -

The boat came in 6 weeks early and the traierl 3 weeks late. The 200 has been in CT waiting for the trailer to be built and delivered.

I am set for delivery of both the traierl and boat tommarow at 2:00

Scott

Tomorrow????? Wha hoooo!

Have fun my friend! I am glad your "ship" has come in!

I hope my ship comes in before my dock rots away

Johnny Props Good one!

Post up some pics of you picking up the boat and your first launch and stuff like that. I know I can count on Scott the Flash Master!

Have fun Dude!

bout time. Thought that trailer would never get here. Enjoy the day and like SBD Says Pictures my friend, pictures.

Tow vehicle is not on the list.

Neither are all the people to whom you will give lifetime memories.

Enjoy it all while you can.