Honestly as a new boater and I mean brand new last season never driving a boat before I don't think it is needed. If your looking for someone to show you the lakes and hazard areas that is one thing but general boat operation i'd say go out one weekday while its calm and just practice. My first season I went from an outdrive bass boat to and stern drive bowrider to an inboard wakesurf boat and they all handle much differently. Dock it 4-5 times to feel how the boat moves and you'll have the feel for it. There is no substitution for practice.
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