Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

Nice to see your back to your old self.....
I bet you get a headache everytime you sitdown! :eek: (smartazz :D )

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

Stopped watching the news.

BTW... welcome to OSO Riverdude.

I agree with all the advice you have been given. Good stuff.

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

I agree... take Tres class.

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

This may sound dumb, but remember to allow for the tide and current when docking. You don't want your boat bouncing off of the pillars(if tide comes in), or hanging from the lines(if tide goes out). Most lake boaters are not used to this. Welcome to the board :D

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

When I moved up from jetboats to my 29' Offshore boat, I had an experienced offshore boater/racer go out with me for the day and show me the ropes. This despite my 7 years working offshore in all kinds of commercial vesssels.

Obviously boater education course and navigation basics are very important, but having someone show you what your boat can and can not handle is important too.

Enjoy,

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

What boat did you get? Keep an eye on the SCOPE message board for impromptu lunch runs, etc and show up for a few of them. You will be able to run with a group and also there are a lot of people who can give you pointers.

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

LOL!!!! :D

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

I bought a 34 Kachina Drone.. with twin 525s, XR Drives, Full hydrolic to the helm, mercury k planes

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

Join SCOPE at www.scopeinfo.com and come run with us...lots of great knowlwdge there

Re: Need Help using the ocean
 

Check the message board often on the SCOPE site for last minute run's etc!