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Old 02-16-2004 | 06:47 PM
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1. Think with your head not your dick.
2. Chicks don't like it when they end up doing face plants into the windshield ie you can't always go full throttle

3 Being macho will only cause you huge pain and hummilation.

4. If you ever do have engine trouble throw your anchor asap if you don't you could end up on shore ... rocky bottoms sometimes are hard to get a good hold with an anchor.... also let out more line...it helps get a better hold.


5. Don't think with your dick.


6.Have fun thats what boats are for. No matter how bad a day on the water gets it is still better than not being on the water.
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Old 02-17-2004 | 08:42 AM
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when backing your boat in the garage while going down a decline make sure that the latch on the tongue of the trailer is locked down.
its not a pretty site when the trailer pops off the hitch and goes through your tailgate.
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Old 02-17-2004 | 10:19 AM
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Just check out the OSO photo link then click on Bloopers.
I'd say that some are newbie and some stupidity.
 
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Old 02-17-2004 | 07:16 PM
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If you're smart enough to carry a spare prop, make sure you have a spare nut, washer, and pin.

Once the boats up to speed, cutting the throttle back to 30% will only cost you a few mph, but your fuel savings will be huge.

Warm the engine before you try to dock. Cool engines stall easily.

Explain to your crew what you want them to do before you hit the dock.
 
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