03-16-2004, 04:26 AM
[pirate] Don't use the term "Crash Course".
Driving a boat is much more difficult than it seems. [ul] [li]You gotta keep an eye out for underwater obstructions such as submerged trees, rocks, sandbars, and shoals... any one of which can put a hole in the boat and ruin your day.[/li] [li]You gotta keep another eye peeled for boaters, jerk-bikes, skiiers, buoys, juglines, and thousands of other distractions which can cause damage to your boat or ruin your day.[/li] [li]You gotta keep another eye out for the passengers in your boat, making sure the kids don't take off their lifejackets or throw their empty soda cans in the water.[/li][/ul]
I'd recommend getting a copy of the "Rules of the road" which are found in your state's regulations.
If you're very careful to always put in the plug before launching, always use the correct oil-fuel mix in the engine, never start the engine when it's out of the water, and always trim the engine up before dragging the trailer back up the ramp, you should have a very good time and enjoy your craft for many years.
Please remember, though... one little accident on the water can ruin lives forever. Be careful out there.
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Driving a boat is much more difficult than it seems. [ul] [li]You gotta keep an eye out for underwater obstructions such as submerged trees, rocks, sandbars, and shoals... any one of which can put a hole in the boat and ruin your day.[/li] [li]You gotta keep another eye peeled for boaters, jerk-bikes, skiiers, buoys, juglines, and thousands of other distractions which can cause damage to your boat or ruin your day.[/li] [li]You gotta keep another eye out for the passengers in your boat, making sure the kids don't take off their lifejackets or throw their empty soda cans in the water.[/li][/ul]
I'd recommend getting a copy of the "Rules of the road" which are found in your state's regulations.
If you're very careful to always put in the plug before launching, always use the correct oil-fuel mix in the engine, never start the engine when it's out of the water, and always trim the engine up before dragging the trailer back up the ramp, you should have a very good time and enjoy your craft for many years.
Please remember, though... one little accident on the water can ruin lives forever. Be careful out there.
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