Boat handling lessons

Knomad · 08-19-2015, 08:21 AM

Having had a 28' Four Winns Vista cruiser on a slip in Melvin Village, you will have to learn how your boat handles under different conditions, especially docking. If you bought the boat through a dealer, take advantage of one of the senior staff people to work with you, on your boat with you at the helm. Make sure you do it a couple of times on a windy day.

Other than knowing the rules of the road, you also need to get familiar with the area you intend to boat. On the big lake, you need to be able to stay on the correct side of the spar buoys. You'll need to be able to use a chart and a compass.

Other than that, relax, take your time and practice.

Enjoy!

radiocontester · 08-19-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Knomad

................Make sure you do it a couple of times on a windy day.

Other than knowing the rules of the road, you also need to get familiar with the area you intend to boat. On the big lake, you need to be able to stay on the correct side of the spar buoys. You'll need to be able to use a chart and a compass.

Other than that, relax, take your time and practice.

Enjoy!

Thanks for the tips.....I'm really looking forward to the challenges ahead!

chocophile · 08-20-2015, 12:51 PM

I find that maneuvers that are easy on a calm day can be very tricky on a windy day. For example, trying to stay in line at the gas dock, docking in a tight area. Be sure to go out on a windy day to see how your boat handles.

Phantom · 08-20-2015, 01:36 PM

another aspect is ... that now Fall will soon be approaching and the boat handles COMPLETELY different with the canvas up (Kite effect) as ell as your vision is impaired.

All part of the Practice, practice

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08-20-2015, 12:51 PM	#3
chocophile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 19-Mile Bay Posts: 115 Thanks: 15 Thanked 32 Times in 15 Posts	Wind! I find that maneuvers that are easy on a calm day can be very tricky on a windy day. For example, trying to stay in line at the gas dock, docking in a tight area. Be sure to go out on a windy day to see how your boat handles.

08-20-2015, 01:36 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	another aspect is ... that now Fall will soon be approaching and the boat handles COMPLETELY different with the canvas up (Kite effect) as ell as your vision is impaired. All part of the Practice, practice . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

08-19-2015, 08:21 AM	#1
Knomad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Having had a 28' Four Winns Vista cruiser on a slip in Melvin Village, you will have to learn how your boat handles under different conditions, especially docking. If you bought the boat through a dealer, take advantage of one of the senior staff people to work with you, on your boat with you at the helm. Make sure you do it a couple of times on a windy day. Other than knowing the rules of the road, you also need to get familiar with the area you intend to boat. On the big lake, you need to be able to stay on the correct side of the spar buoys. You'll need to be able to use a chart and a compass. Other than that, relax, take your time and practice. Enjoy!