maiden voyage this weekend
Submitted by deig on Fri, 2013-09-27 13:38
Hi all taking my boat out for our first trip this saturday in the sound. I see the weather has taken a turn and im wondering if it is worth going out still?
deig
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tips
And any tips or advice are also welcome
Jason P
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Try somewhere sheltered for
Try somewhere sheltered for a madien voyage like cockburn sound as Saturday is looking very average. If the swell predicted to be over 2m I usually stay in sheltered waters and if the wind over 15 knots as well. But will depend on how big your boat is. Also remember to take it easy on return to the boat ramp as I've seen many a people that stacked it into the jetty being overzealous.
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Jason P
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This post may also
This post may also help.
http://fishwrecked.com/forum/acceptable-conditions-boating
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deig
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boat ramp d rama
So yeah went out all went well then someone smashed into my boat when they Attempted to pull up to the jetty. Just my luck
Jason P
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That really does suck eh!
That really does suck eh! Hopefully not too much damage?
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D_d_001
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Ahhh first trip out and a
Ahhh first trip out and a smash. hope no... or at least not too much damage. ali or glass?
deig
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plate ally
Plate ally. Ripped of a shit load of paint off and 2 big d indents on the 2 impact points. He then almost feel over and hit the boat on the other side of the ramp. Worst thing was not even a sorry
Shark1
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hope u grabbed his rego
hope u grabbed his rego -report to water police
deig
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damage
Nah I didn't think there was much damage at the time. Anyway enough with that all went well except the throttle seems very sensitive and will take some time getting the hang of it any suggestions
Jason P
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should be an adjustment
should be an adjustment screw for that, is on my Yamaha.
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