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I hate to sound like am idiot, but for some reason I'm nervous as hell when putting in or hauling out of the water.
This is my first boat (28ZX) - we had it in the water 6 - 7 times last year without any of what I'm experiencing now! Dont really have any trouble on or off the trailer, but the anxiety level is incredibly high!
Do I need to pop a couple of queludes or what???
This is my first boat (28ZX) - we had it in the water 6 - 7 times last year without any of what I'm experiencing now! Dont really have any trouble on or off the trailer, but the anxiety level is incredibly high!
Do I need to pop a couple of queludes or what???
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I hate to sound like am idiot, but for some reason I'm nervous as hell when putting in or hauling out of the water.
This is my first boat (28ZX) - we had it in the water 6 - 7 times last year without any of what I'm experiencing now! Dont really have any trouble on or off the trailer, but the anxiety level is incredibly high!
Do I need to pop a couple of queludes or what???
This is my first boat (28ZX) - we had it in the water 6 - 7 times last year without any of what I'm experiencing now! Dont really have any trouble on or off the trailer, but the anxiety level is incredibly high!
Do I need to pop a couple of queludes or what???
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Slower is faster!
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Don't worry about it. I have been boating for years and years. And I still have small anxiety attacks from time to time. More so on a strange ramp or if there is an audience.
Ever notice the guys in a big hurry and acting all cocky and arrogant are the ones that make the mistakes?
Often slower is faster!
Don't worry about it. I have been boating for years and years. And I still have small anxiety attacks from time to time. More so on a strange ramp or if there is an audience.
Ever notice the guys in a big hurry and acting all cocky and arrogant are the ones that make the mistakes?
Often slower is faster!
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I dont know why newbies or recreational boaters try to park a boat like a car. I've seen some people come in at darn near 10 MPH. (BTW - I am not referring to you)
Relax and ease the shifter in and out of Drive/Neutral/Reverse to get the boat directed as easily and slowly as possible in your desired direction. A friend of mine once said "Think of it as brain surgery in slow motion" Slow and precise...
Take your time, relax and enjoy the experience. Dont worry about the dip chitz at the ramp, its your boat and your wallet if you scratch the gelcoat.
I dont know why newbies or recreational boaters try to park a boat like a car. I've seen some people come in at darn near 10 MPH. (BTW - I am not referring to you)
Relax and ease the shifter in and out of Drive/Neutral/Reverse to get the boat directed as easily and slowly as possible in your desired direction. A friend of mine once said "Think of it as brain surgery in slow motion" Slow and precise...
Take your time, relax and enjoy the experience. Dont worry about the dip chitz at the ramp, its your boat and your wallet if you scratch the gelcoat.
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there are only two scenarios where you need to be nervous
1) you are sinking
2) you are on fire
everything else can be delt with by taking you time and paying attention, remember even if you have to make several tries to get on the trailer without damaging you still had a great day on the water.
and if someone is getting frustrated that you are taking your time just remember you dont know any of them so who cares what they think.
1) you are sinking
2) you are on fire
everything else can be delt with by taking you time and paying attention, remember even if you have to make several tries to get on the trailer without damaging you still had a great day on the water.
and if someone is getting frustrated that you are taking your time just remember you dont know any of them so who cares what they think.
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I agree as well with everyone. Goes for everything in life as well. Whether I am drag racing, or boating, or going out in sector in a hostile environment, take your time, relax and think things through. You will do fine. Oh, and dont approach the dock faster than you are willing to hit the dock. I think about that every time I come in to dock lol.
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There is a third and maybe more freightening!
compedgemarine said "there are only two scenarios where you need to be nervous"
1) you are sinking
2) you are on fire
3) Seeing these guys coming to save the day
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...lls-sinks.html
1) you are sinking
2) you are on fire
3) Seeing these guys coming to save the day
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...lls-sinks.html
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Thanks for all the advise guys! Any words of wisdom for what the wifey can help with? She's not the most mechanically inclined gal, and, if I let her back the boat in while I'm at the helm, I'm afraid she'd float both boat and Tahoe!
No, seriously, She and I am complete ameratures and I'd like her, and even the kids to help more, but where do I start without getting in too deep and causing damage to the boat or flooding the Tahoe? I have a great friend that was asked to set anchor, so he did... But didnt tie off after tossing in (no, not my boat!!!)
No, seriously, She and I am complete ameratures and I'd like her, and even the kids to help more, but where do I start without getting in too deep and causing damage to the boat or flooding the Tahoe? I have a great friend that was asked to set anchor, so he did... But didnt tie off after tossing in (no, not my boat!!!)