Learning the boat....

BPACA · 12-26-06, 11:57 PM

I want to get to know how to better opporate a boat but I don't think a tournament or after a tournament is the right time to try and ask.....it doesn't seem too hard...

WTL · 12-27-06, 12:51 AM

I'm sorry, whats the question?

How to get good at driving? First things first, learn your local laws. Next, go fishing for fun with someone else and let them know you want to learn to drive the boat....get some hours under supervision but without the pressure of a tournament setting. Then, get solo experience. Never ever take a chance while driving a boat, learn to be overly cautious especially early and you will be fine..

Hope fully that answered a question...

BPACA · 12-27-06, 12:56 AM

yeah....like how to put it on the trailer..to rigging up the batteries...does anyone have some site they know of where I could read up on this stuff?...I don't want to be a pain in bass.

zooker · 12-27-06, 06:22 AM

loadig like casting takes practice.. it all depends on the water and ahow much of the trailer is out of it..

zooker

Christopherkeene9 · 12-27-06, 05:48 PM

http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=16 Ask away here, they may be a little funky to a new one but when you wade through all of the CRAP you can find some good information from all.

As for loading the boat, all are different. The current set-up we have now took me a long while to get used to compared to other boats we have had. We have also had a friend who has about 40yrs. of boating experience under his belt and he couldn't but her on the our current trailer.

As WTL said be overly cautious, licenses aren't required here at that usually means most don't know the boating rules/laws, especially ski boats, Water Maggots/lake lice (PWC), pontoon boats, etc.. You also may run into the weekend cruiser thats drunk.

Christopher

zooker · 12-27-06, 06:16 PM

or boat waves 5 feet high..-oh boy been there done that..

zooker

Christopherkeene9 · 12-27-06, 06:19 PM

Whats wrong with 5 foot waves?

zooker · 12-27-06, 06:29 PM

try power loading in them..

zooker

carolina-rig-01 · 12-28-06, 03:38 AM

well the waves caused by the wind are bad enough to load out in. but i hate when you have ski boats causing them. this past summer while "trying" to load up there was a huge play boat cutting circles just out of the no wake zone making it dangerous to even try to idle to the trailer. finally i chased him down through his wakes (and took on a little water doing so) and when he stopped i asked him what he was thinking. his answer? i didn't realize i was hurting anything. he was a kid with his rich daddy's boat and didn't know what the he!! he was doing. you will also run into several of these inconsiderate dumb a$$$e$ too!

1FASTLASER · 01-01-07, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BPACA

yeah....like how to put it on the trailer..to rigging up the batteries...does anyone have some site they know of where I could read up on this stuff?...I don't want to be a pain in bass.

First off asking questions especially on being a safer boater aint being a PIA (pain in da a@@). It actually shows alot of responsibility which I respect. being a better boater takes time in the seat be it a 10ft boat wit a 2hp weezer or a 20ft Bullet wit a 280 drag Merc on it. Ask all the questions you want , I know I will answer as wqell as a bunch more of us more experienced people will be glad to help you out.

lizardsrule · 01-02-07, 06:38 PM

Windage and elevation! Sorry couldn't resist. Driving a boat is nothing like driving a car/bike/non-water vehicle. It takes a little practice, and of course a few mistakes to learn. Lot's of folks are leary about someone else driving their boat, just like some folks with cars. Be respectful, and ask in the middle of the lake, not along the shoreline. Practice is the best teacher. Loading a boat in the wind and waves is a experience all in itself.

Lizards

Vabass22 · 01-06-07, 10:19 PM

The first time we loaded our boat, was a in river, which was up and was moving pretty fast. Took about an hour and a half. Great learning experience though!

PowerBass · 01-07-07, 08:20 AM

One thing that help with loading/unloading, hip waders. Cheap investment and makes it nice n easy. I do drive on sometimes but the waders are quicker IMO.

Jolly · 01-09-07, 01:29 AM

For most, loading the boat onto the trailer is the most difficult aspect of boating. If you aren't used to loading a boat or you are just learning, take a friend with you. It can make all the difference in the world to keep you from banging into the front of the boat, trolling motor bracket, etc. If you can get someone with boating experience to go with you the first time or two you will learn even quicker. Also, alot of the time, people on the ramp will be happy to help you get your boat on the trailer if they see you having problems or just ask. 90% of the guys will say "sure!"

Jolly

betursweetbass · 01-09-07, 11:25 AM

It's a simple process really, but I understand your concerns about learning the "ropes" about boating. There's alot of good info already posted here, and the one thing that I will add, that is my NUMBER ONE rule of boating....is to always remember to put your drain plug in FIRST.

Yes, I learned the hard way, forgot it twice in my first year of boating, and once again this past year, luckily I had Txbassinlady with me who I sweet talked into going overboard and taking care of for me....

betursweetbass · 01-09-07, 11:27 AM

PS. You should see my bilge pumps working, looks like a elephant taking a whizz......

carolina-rig-01 · 01-09-07, 06:04 PM

well at least your fishing partner is a good looking lady. if the guys i fish with got in my boat in a wet shirt they would look like 220 lbs. of chewed up bubble gum. my wife is cute but she would be too busy screaming at me for being an idiot to do anything constructive.

zooker · 01-09-07, 08:01 PM

lmao @carolina

zooker

1FASTLASER · 01-13-07, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betursweetbass

PS. You should see my bilge pumps working, looks like a elephant taking a whizz......

ROTFLMAO!!!!!! Been there done that.

Christopherkeene9 · 01-13-07, 05:48 PM

Yeah at least your bilge pumps work

Last December (2005) we had our only bilge pump quit working and we didn't know it until we had water on the deck. That was about 20nm from the ramp

. Took two of us riding on the bow to get her on plane and then bumping across 2-3 foot waves the whole way only hanging onto the anchor rope/chain.

But in heinsight yeah I know what you mean about bilge pumps. 2 of the 3 do that when we pull out of the ramp on the current boat or when we start taking them over the transom offshore.

Christopher

12-26-06, 11:57 PM	#1
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	Learning the boat.... I want to get to know how to better opporate a boat but I don't think a tournament or after a tournament is the right time to try and ask.....it doesn't seem too hard...

12-27-06, 12:51 AM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I'm sorry, whats the question? How to get good at driving? First things first, learn your local laws. Next, go fishing for fun with someone else and let them know you want to learn to drive the boat....get some hours under supervision but without the pressure of a tournament setting. Then, get solo experience. Never ever take a chance while driving a boat, learn to be overly cautious especially early and you will be fine.. Hope fully that answered a question... __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

12-27-06, 06:22 AM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	loadig like casting takes practice.. it all depends on the water and ahow much of the trailer is out of it.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

12-27-06, 06:16 PM	#6
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	or boat waves 5 feet high..-oh boy been there done that.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

12-27-06, 06:29 PM	#8
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	try power loading in them.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

12-27-06, 12:56 AM	#3
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	yeah....like how to put it on the trailer..to rigging up the batteries...does anyone have some site they know of where I could read up on this stuff?...I don't want to be a pain in bass.

12-27-06, 05:48 PM	#5
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=16 Ask away here, they may be a little funky to a new one but when you wade through all of the CRAP you can find some good information from all. As for loading the boat, all are different. The current set-up we have now took me a long while to get used to compared to other boats we have had. We have also had a friend who has about 40yrs. of boating experience under his belt and he couldn't but her on the our current trailer. As WTL said be overly cautious, licenses aren't required here at that usually means most don't know the boating rules/laws, especially ski boats, Water Maggots/lake lice (PWC), pontoon boats, etc.. You also may run into the weekend cruiser thats drunk. Christopher

12-27-06, 06:19 PM	#7
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Whats wrong with 5 foot waves?

12-28-06, 03:38 AM	#9
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	well the waves caused by the wind are bad enough to load out in. but i hate when you have ski boats causing them. this past summer while "trying" to load up there was a huge play boat cutting circles just out of the no wake zone making it dangerous to even try to idle to the trailer. finally i chased him down through his wakes (and took on a little water doing so) and when he stopped i asked him what he was thinking. his answer? i didn't realize i was hurting anything. he was a kid with his rich daddy's boat and didn't know what the he!! he was doing. you will also run into several of these inconsiderate dumb a$$$e$ too! Last edited by carolina-rig-01; 12-29-06 at 03:23 AM.

01-02-07, 06:38 PM	#11
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Windage and elevation! Sorry couldn't resist. Driving a boat is nothing like driving a car/bike/non-water vehicle. It takes a little practice, and of course a few mistakes to learn. Lot's of folks are leary about someone else driving their boat, just like some folks with cars. Be respectful, and ask in the middle of the lake, not along the shoreline. Practice is the best teacher. Loading a boat in the wind and waves is a experience all in itself. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

01-06-07, 10:19 PM	#12
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	The first time we loaded our boat, was a in river, which was up and was moving pretty fast. Took about an hour and a half. Great learning experience though!

01-07-07, 08:20 AM	#13
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	One thing that help with loading/unloading, hip waders. Cheap investment and makes it nice n easy. I do drive on sometimes but the waders are quicker IMO. __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

01-09-07, 01:29 AM	#14
Jolly BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Texas Posts: 368	For most, loading the boat onto the trailer is the most difficult aspect of boating. If you aren't used to loading a boat or you are just learning, take a friend with you. It can make all the difference in the world to keep you from banging into the front of the boat, trolling motor bracket, etc. If you can get someone with boating experience to go with you the first time or two you will learn even quicker. Also, alot of the time, people on the ramp will be happy to help you get your boat on the trailer if they see you having problems or just ask. 90% of the guys will say "sure!" Jolly __________________ "Here fishy, fishy!!!"

01-09-07, 11:25 AM	#15
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	It's a simple process really, but I understand your concerns about learning the "ropes" about boating. There's alot of good info already posted here, and the one thing that I will add, that is my NUMBER ONE rule of boating....is to always remember to put your drain plug in FIRST. Yes, I learned the hard way, forgot it twice in my first year of boating, and once again this past year, luckily I had Txbassinlady with me who I sweet talked into going overboard and taking care of for me....

01-09-07, 11:27 AM	#16
betursweetbass BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 646	PS. You should see my bilge pumps working, looks like a elephant taking a whizz......

01-09-07, 06:04 PM	#17
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	well at least your fishing partner is a good looking lady. if the guys i fish with got in my boat in a wet shirt they would look like 220 lbs. of chewed up bubble gum. my wife is cute but she would be too busy screaming at me for being an idiot to do anything constructive.

01-09-07, 08:01 PM	#18
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	lmao @carolina zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-13-07, 05:48 PM	#20
Christopherkeene9 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oviedo, Fla Posts: 2,270	Yeah at least your bilge pumps work Last December (2005) we had our only bilge pump quit working and we didn't know it until we had water on the deck. That was about 20nm from the ramp . Took two of us riding on the bow to get her on plane and then bumping across 2-3 foot waves the whole way only hanging onto the anchor rope/chain. But in heinsight yeah I know what you mean about bilge pumps. 2 of the 3 do that when we pull out of the ramp on the current boat or when we start taking them over the transom offshore. Christopher

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