Fun Boating Quiz.

Misty Blue · 03-23-2006, 12:04 PM

Orion: Good info on the trailer hitch lock. That was a new one for me!

Me N Mac: Tha-anks for getting the work out about anchoring a disabled boat. It never fails, wether I am wearing blue or red, when I go out for an assist the people never seem to remember to lower (not throw out) the anchor and to put on their PFDs!

I don't know. Whan they bought this stuff and put it on their boats just when did they expect to use it? Trust me. When your engine konks out, that is a good time.

Spring is in the air and it is time to spread some more knowledge!

OK. Your boat has been sitting on it's trailer since Columbus day. Now it's time to get her ready for your first day underway. How about some good advice on getting her ready to get wet. You know; like charging the batteries and cleaning the terminals, bilge plug any body?

Misty Blue

GWC... · 03-23-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Misty Blue

Spring is in the air and it is time to spread some more knowledge!

OK. Your boat has been sitting on it's trailer since Columbus day. Now it's time to get her ready for your first day underway. How about some good advice on getting her ready to get wet.
Misty Blue

Don't forget the trailer:

Tire pressure and how about a a squirt of grease for the bearing buddies?

Lights work?

How about that electric winch?

Pine Island Guy · 03-24-2006, 08:04 AM

to the "Captain Fun Boating Quiz"... MISTY BLUE!!!

cheers

PIG

Phantom · 03-24-2006, 09:55 AM

Our Spring rituals call for a "Full shampoo & Bath" --

Although we always wash the boat exterior in the fall -- Spring time brings a full interior and exteroir going through -- the interior gets a complete detailing and the carpets shampoo'd -- the exterior gets a good coat of wax - especially below the water line. All the (life) Jackets get an inspection - part of the cleaning process and the medical kit is re-stocked -- anchors, lines, flashlights etc are returned to the boat from their winter storage in the basement.

03-23-2006, 12:04 PM	#1
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	We are thinking out there! Orion: Good info on the trailer hitch lock. That was a new one for me! Me N Mac: Tha-anks for getting the work out about anchoring a disabled boat. It never fails, wether I am wearing blue or red, when I go out for an assist the people never seem to remember to lower (not throw out) the anchor and to put on their PFDs! I don't know. Whan they bought this stuff and put it on their boats just when did they expect to use it? Trust me. When your engine konks out, that is a good time. Spring is in the air and it is time to spread some more knowledge! OK. Your boat has been sitting on it's trailer since Columbus day. Now it's time to get her ready for your first day underway. How about some good advice on getting her ready to get wet. You know; like charging the batteries and cleaning the terminals, bilge plug any body? Misty Blue

03-24-2006, 08:04 AM	#3
Pine Island Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: pine island of course! Posts: 406 Thanks: 245 Thanked 246 Times in 112 Posts	and a happy birthday (yesterday I believe) to the "Captain Fun Boating Quiz"... MISTY BLUE!!! cheers PIG

03-24-2006, 09:55 AM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Our Spring rituals call for a "Full shampoo & Bath" -- Although we always wash the boat exterior in the fall -- Spring time brings a full interior and exteroir going through -- the interior gets a complete detailing and the carpets shampoo'd -- the exterior gets a good coat of wax - especially below the water line. All the (life) Jackets get an inspection - part of the cleaning process and the medical kit is re-stocked -- anchors, lines, flashlights etc are returned to the boat from their winter storage in the basement.