| OSO Sponsor |
 |
| OSO Sponsor |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
11-26-2007, 11:26 AM
|
#1
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NYC and Tortola
Posts: 48
|
learning to drive/instruction....
I've got enough experience in small boats to bluff my way.... i can maneuver twin outbaords round marinas and run around wot in calm seas, i know what the tabs and trims do and the theory, but have never really used them. I've never owned my own boat or driven anything over 30'. So now i really have to have a 35 lightning... reading through the rest of this site and watching all the videos, its blindingly obvious I need some kind of instruction to go fast, especialy at sea. I live outside the us but am currently working in NY for a while... are there any courses i can/should do or do you guys just get on with it and teach yourselves?
cheers
francis
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 02:42 PM
|
#2
|
|
bcfountain
 Gold Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: prince george,va
Posts: 888
27fountain/04waverunner/10meter
|
check out the vidio section at the forms.fountain has a driving vidio there that is pretty good.it should answer your question.
__________________
just because i dont care doesnt mean i dont understand.
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 03:26 PM
|
#3
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NYC and Tortola
Posts: 48
|
yeah i watched that already and have an understanding of the physics, if only the theory. i watched the race vids too and the throttleman is doing a hell of a lot more than just setting the trim and tabs for 'rough water' he seems to be on and off the throttles too... whats that about? so i guess im just being a bit of a girl, get out there and see what works?...
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 03:30 PM
|
#4
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Seabrook, Tx
Posts: 880
2005 42' EX //twin 525's
|
If you have time, this is the place to go.
http://www.tresmartinperformance.com/
They will teach you the right way to drive a performance boat.
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 03:40 PM
|
#5
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NYC and Tortola
Posts: 48
|
yes i looked tres martin too but you don't get any hands on time - i wondered how much use that was - has anyone here done it?
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 03:51 PM
|
#6
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Seabrook, Tx
Posts: 880
2005 42' EX //twin 525's
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by fbrs
yes i looked tres martin too but you don't get any hands on time - i wondered how much use that was - has anyone here done it?
|
I have not taken the course, but will take it when and if they come to our area. According to their website there is classroom and hands - on. Most boat manufacturers recommend their course or include it with the purchase of their boat especially anything that runs over 100mph.
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 04:38 PM
|
#7
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NYC and Tortola
Posts: 48
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gerritm
I have not taken the course, but will take it when and if they come to our area. According to their website there is classroom and hands - on.
|
from their FAQ
Do I get to drive the boat?
Answer: No, our liability insurance do not allow for student to drive at any time.
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 05:13 PM
|
#8
|
|
START YOUNG
 Platinum Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 1,984
42 Fountain, Marlago 35 FS CC, Sea Ray 23 Fission
|
There is another performance boat school out of Canada, run by Brian and Wilma Ross. I talked to them in Key West and it sounds like more of a hands on experience. They raced at Key West with Wilma driving and Brian on throttles and looked great.
www.rossoffshoreracing.com
|
|
|
|
|
11-26-2007, 07:34 PM
|
#9
|
|
Offshoreonly Advertiser
 Offshoreonly Advertiser
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ocala, FL.
Posts: 1,242
Paso- Fino Horses
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by fbrs
from their FAQ
Do I get to drive the boat?
Answer: No, our liability insurance do not allow for student to drive at any time.
|
It can be done"hands on" on your boat as that has been the case all year . If we use our boat, no one else can drive, thats the way named insured is stated. Ask anyone that has done a ride along , they will tell you that it was well worth the experience.
|
|
|
|
|
01-04-2009, 06:50 AM
|
#10
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Venice, Florida
Posts: 475
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
