Offshore Boats Do's And Don't
 

SO I HAD A QUESTION FOR EVERYONE THAT OWN'S A HIGH PERFORMANCE BOAT .

WHEN YOU GO OUT AND RAFT UP DOES IT MATTER IF YOU RAFT UP WITH FREINDS THAT HAVE C , C OR CRUISER'S. ?

OR ARE YOU TO COOL TO PARTY WITH OTHER BOATER'S THAT JUST DONT HAVE A HIGH PERFORMANCE BOAT ?

MY ANSWER, IS THAT I WLL RAFT UP TO ALL MY FREINDS BOAT'S OR THEY WILL RAFT UP TO MINE . IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT KIND OF BOAT THEY HAVE AS LONG AS THERE ON THE WATER READY TO HAVE A GOOD TIME THAT'S ALL GOOD FOR ME . NO EGO TRIP HEAR :)

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And they never step on board with sandy feet or shoes! :D:D

Boating isn't about the type of boat you run, it's a lifestyle.
At least it is to me.
It's about not knowing where you're headed next, or if someone throws up a suggestion to make a run to ??? - Hell, why not, I'm in.
I used to run with a whole group of pleasure boaters - I was the only go-fast. Always had a good time.
Sometimes the performance guys aren't as much fun, the "my boat is bigger, faster, newer..." doesn't impress me.
Remeber though, the pleasure boaters may have a stigma about your loud boat (be it noise, or flash - or both) just don't be an azzhat about it.
Blowboater's still suck.

their ice makers work well too :D

They usually have the A.C. on :D

THANK'S GUY'S , THIS IS WHAT I LIKE TO HEAR .
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A couple we have gotten to be great friends with on Grand have a Tri-Toon boat. The first time they tied up with us they were very careful to make sure nothing happened to our boat and we just found them to be really good people. Boating is for everybody, no matter the hull.

Don't care what kind of boat! what really matters is the quality of people.............

I know I'm talking about many people on this forum so I apologize to those who this doesn't apply to. It seems that the big go fast boaters have the biggest ego here in Florida. I raft up all the time but rarely see them stop to talk to anybody. I also don't get a wave back a lot of the time. Even the huge yachts always wave back.

I tie up to any one who has lot of good looking woman on board.most of them are crusiers.

Agreed. I go to the beach and hang with other performance boaters, usually more to talk about. On the other hand any powerboater on the water is usually OK with me, I don't associate myself with the tree huggers that own those stupid stick machines (sailboaters).:angry-smiley-055:

Also known as "Rag Baggers" :D

I used to tie up with strangers, but not much anymore. Most people that want to tie up with me just don't have anchors and I'm not a freakin mooring bouy. I like meeting other boaters, but I don't care much for tieing up. I just don't like being jerked around or holding my breath everytime some a hole carries a huge wake. I also just don't care for the stress of it all. How am I supposed to relax when I got to sit there and watch my boat and the ones tied on to me, not to mention all the other a holes that don't know what the hell their doing.

I raft up to everything except a pontoon boat, those are jagged edged can openers.....It does matter the height though, not always a good thing to mismatch in case of waves or if someone goes from boat to boat and the lower one pops up under the higher one. I don't even have fenders, my whole boat is a fender. Everyone with custom paint or are careful with their boat want me between them. The rub rail on mine is 2 soft curls made of rubber, plus the whole rest of it is really a big huge fender with air in it. I love the hard plastic fenders...I call those bumpers....from Wal Mart that are like hanging a piece of wood over the side. I have seen most crack and crush when any preasure is on them. I tend to tie off the stern so I can take Jungle Larry Tours of the rafts, we have the water cannons, balloons, and usually 10 people (it is rated for 11 or 3200klbs, and I have 15 PFDs) and we go out looking for the local talent........

Type of boat doesnt matter. Condition and operator does. I try to avoid the boats that look like they havent been taken care of since being sold. If someone doesnt care for their own boat, they wont care about mine. My friends have boats ranging from 42 foot houseboats to 19 foot open bow runabouts. Its all good.

Anyone who's fun...

We raft with friends that have CC's and cruisers. As long as they're fun and respectable, they're in.

"TOO COOL" - I hate that attitude and so many boaters have it. For the most part I am the only performance boater at our "redneck yacht club" and we tie up with anyone, and everyone is always respectful of each other's stuff. We have everything from John Boats to CC Chris Crafts, to Mid 1970's Grady Whites and Wellcrafts. It is just about being out there with friends. It's the people that make the weekend, not the boat.

I tie up to everyone except egg beaters!!!! Just kidding' I'd let you tie up Brother.

When it comes to rafting, I only have two rules...

1) no Aluminum

2) no sausage boats

If I don't want someone rafting next to me, I just say that I am waiting for someone (better looking)! :D

A good raft up should have cruisers and C/C's to anchor the party!:party-smiley-020:
You need the room to move, refrigerator/ice machine and a real bathroom for the ladies!


:ernaehrung004: No Sailboats Allowed!:boat:

We always raft up with friends no matter what type of boat and rafting up to new folks is determined by the type of person you are. Only experienced one time where I did not except because the guy was so arrogant to us as were getting ready to pull him in by his lines and I got pissed at his comments about my boat and tossed his line back and said find another guy to raft up to. His wife or girlfriend started *****ing :angry-smiley-055: at him and we all started to laugh and he continued on his way.

Rafting up on weekends is what boating is all about.
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THIS IS WHAT I LIKE THE HEAR . JUST HAVE FUN ON THE WATER WITH EVERYONE THAT WANT'S TO HAVE FUN AND LEAVE THE EGO MAINACS BEHIND :)
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Who cares what boat, it's all about havin fun with friends!!

If the water has a little chop I want let anything less that 25foot or light weight boat tie up next to me or me tie up next to them .They will be bouncing/rocking too much.

Our lake here there is only 3 sport type boats like mine so I tie up to 90% cruisers/SeaRays,the more the better,its all about fun and making new friends:party-smiley-020:

Mike,
Its not a problem that you ask questions just so you can answer them, but at least turn off the CAPS LOCK and have someone edit your posts for spelling and grammar.

THERE'S ALWAY'S A SMART A$$ :angry-smiley-044:
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I GUESS YOUR ONE OF A FEW THAT IS TO GOOD TO RAFT UP TO OTHER BOAT'S OTHER THEN PERFORMANCE BOAT'S BUT YOUR NOT MAN ENOUGH TO SAY IT . SO YOU HAVE TO TRY TO RIP MY SPELLING APART . OWELL IT DOESN'T BOTHER ME ONE BIT . :)
HAVE A NICE DAY

Mike, it's considered to be shouting when you type with your cap locks on. Also, it's a lot harder to read..... (at least for us old farts) RJ1340 wasn't trying to be disrespectful, I would guess many others wanted to tell you the same thing but just didn't.......... no worries, we're all here to learn and share.:D

THank you God, he was making my ears bleed!

I have to say, this is my first season in a "performance boat", & I've had more fun this year, than all my seasons boating. My wife & I have met some of the nicest folks. I suppose all my years of boating, I've always looked at "performance boat" folks, as "unapproachable". I'll be the first to admit when I'm wrong, & boy am I wrong about that. My very first outing (Pensacola Air Show), we left running with about a dozen boats, most of them bigger & faster, so they got there first. As we were pulling up, those same folks were in the water & waiting on us. As soon as we got close to the shore, they had us shut the engine, & they grabbed the boat & walked us in & got us tied off. I was quite impressed, especially when a 47 Fountain tied up next to me, I was amazed just learning how to properly "raft up". I never thought it would work, but the time spent doing it correctly, definetly prevented any possible damage. I also liked the fact that eveybody looks out for each others boats.
One final observation that I had....I am retired from the Navy, & I've been to many, many gatherings when alcohol was being consumed. It never failed, there is always someone who can't control their liquor, & they want to start something....with anyone....But, with all the events I've been to this year while boating, I've not seen one person with this problem, & that is what definetly helps make a great day of boating....
So to all you folks who welcome everyone, "regardless" of boat, or anything else.....I thank you for a fantastic boating season & I do look forward to many more....