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My husband and I (2 totally inexperienced boating people I might add....
) just purchased our first boat over the weekend. We started out looking at small John Boats, but ended up with an 18' Tracker Tundra WT. West Branch is the closest lake to accomodate our boat, so that is where we ended up launching for the first time. Being that we are new to the boating community, I would like to hear from fellow boaters what their pet peeves are when it comes to other boaters and what they do or don't do that drive you crazy!
We were lucky enough to meet Ruminator and his great wife as we were loading (or at least attempting to load) our boat. Boy were they ever helpful.... well, life saver is more like it
We literally have NO boating (or trailering)experience, and were set free with nothing more than verbal instructions and owners manuals to read. Talk about scary.....
I have learned that as soon as I figure out what the heck I am doing, I will keep my eye out for people that are clueless, and offer them all the help they need. It was amazing how many people stood around watching us (attempting) to maneuver and unload our boat, seeing that we were obviously beginners, yet not one person offered assistance. (which we certainly could have used)
I think someone was looking down on us when our paths crossed with Ruminator and his wife.
He also told us about this website, which is great!
So, let us know some of the big what "NOT to do's", as well as the what "TO do's" of the lake when it comes to loading, unloading, tubing, fishing, anchoring, etc....
Also, we have 2 dogs.. A Cocker Spaniel and a Maltese that we want to take on the boat. How do boaters deal with dogs on boats when it comes to them having to go to the bathroom? Any suggestions would be sooooooooo welcome!
Hope to hear from many of you!
Reel Lady
We were lucky enough to meet Ruminator and his great wife as we were loading (or at least attempting to load) our boat. Boy were they ever helpful.... well, life saver is more like it
We literally have NO boating (or trailering)experience, and were set free with nothing more than verbal instructions and owners manuals to read. Talk about scary.....
I have learned that as soon as I figure out what the heck I am doing, I will keep my eye out for people that are clueless, and offer them all the help they need. It was amazing how many people stood around watching us (attempting) to maneuver and unload our boat, seeing that we were obviously beginners, yet not one person offered assistance. (which we certainly could have used)
I think someone was looking down on us when our paths crossed with Ruminator and his wife.
He also told us about this website, which is great!
So, let us know some of the big what "NOT to do's", as well as the what "TO do's" of the lake when it comes to loading, unloading, tubing, fishing, anchoring, etc....
Also, we have 2 dogs.. A Cocker Spaniel and a Maltese that we want to take on the boat. How do boaters deal with dogs on boats when it comes to them having to go to the bathroom? Any suggestions would be sooooooooo welcome!
Hope to hear from many of you!
Reel Lady