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Old 01-06-2004, 05:46 PM   #41
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Old 01-06-2004, 08:29 PM   #42
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You've joined this forum, so I presume your brain is working properly.
I take it back.
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Old 01-06-2004, 08:40 PM   #43
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I take it back.
Easy!....lol.....all i can say in my defense is "I" didnt want to go that way.
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Old 01-06-2004, 08:49 PM   #44
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Old 01-06-2004, 08:53 PM   #45
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Got some charts now, will be making sure other owners (3 of us in all) also study them.....
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Old 01-06-2004, 08:56 PM   #46
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Go on a fkin powerboat course. On PB1 they'll show you how to put your boat into the water without wrecking the prop.
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Go on a fkin powerboat course. On PB1 they'll show you how to put your boat into the water without wrecking the prop.
It didnt happen putting it in the water, i might also point out it did already have some damage to it before we finished it off. Still live and learn.

And I'd also like to bet people doing the PB2 course also made mistakes or does the course make you perfect 100% of the time.....

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Old 01-06-2004, 09:03 PM   #48
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...or does the course make you perfect 100% of the time.....

Yes, of course it does.

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Old 01-06-2004, 09:06 PM   #49
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Yes, of course it does.

lmao....is it just boat courses they do.....
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is it just boat courses they do.....
Dunno, never done one.

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Old 01-06-2004, 09:18 PM   #51
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...and still forget stupid things all the time..
Agreed. I get brain fade on the sea too... come to think of it, that's not the only place. Where am I, wot am I doing here. Who put the lights off.....
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Old 01-06-2004, 09:27 PM   #52
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I have to be honest, it's a long while since I did my course, so I don't know all the syllabus' of PB1 etc.
But ask yerself this:
If your mate falls overboard, do you know the safest and easiest way to recover him.
If you see a big log, or heaven forbid, a person in the water in front of you, do you know how to stop the boat as quickly as possible to avoid a collision? Closing the throttle or engaging reverse is not the right answer.
Do you know how to tie the boat up on a falling tide so it doesn't end up hanging by the ropes?
What's the best way to beech on a lee shore?

A lot of boating is common sense. But often the answer is not obvious, and thats really really when either experience, training, or both count, and often save lives. When the shit hits the fan you can't pull over to the layby and call the AA. Yes, no ones perfect, I certainly feckin aint. I've been boating all my life and still forget stupid things all the time. Everyone just wants to make sure you and yer mates are safe and stay safe, thats all.
Well i can answer a couple of them, avoiding a log.....hmm....depends on the type

Damn, AA dont cover the solent, they didnt tell me that when i signed up, i'm gonna cancel my membership and try the RAC.

I know what peeps are saying but there are many ways to learn and in my opinion you never stop learning when it comes to something like this. So what is the best way to avoid a log?
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So what is the best way to avoid a log?

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Old 02-06-2004, 03:27 AM   #54
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Well i can answer a couple of them, avoiding a log.....hmm....depends on the type

Damn, AA dont cover the solent, they didnt tell me that when i signed up, i'm gonna cancel my membership and try the RAC.

I know what peeps are saying but there are many ways to learn and in my opinion you never stop learning when it comes to something like this. So what is the best way to avoid a log?
When you decide that some training might be in order then the SWAC in Southampton run regular courses and a couple o good guys run a sea skool in Ocean Quay. (that's opposite the footie stadium). Fluid tution also from Saxon Wharf are excellent ( but I have to declare an interest here as they use our facilities).

On the the Isle of Wight there is a school called Aquapower they trained the Jackeens and certainly turned the Missus into a good boater ( I cant speak for the Mister as I've never seen him drive and I have only been on the water with em 2 million times or so).

Then the best person IMHO is Paul Glatzel in Poole http://www.powerboat-training-uk.co.uk/

Also there is my mate Jono's place in N Wales if U fancy learning in a different envoirenment. David Manning teaches there and he deserves some respect they also have alot of fun during the course
http://www.professional-powerboat-training.co.uk/



There is a maritime equivalent of th AA it's called Sea Start and you might want to consider joining. Also the AA do a trailer membership it's about 70 kwid and it covers your trailer breaking down. Probably not so important in this area but worth considering if you are going to do some long distance towing.

It's looking like I'll be pretty busy in the near future so I'll have to withdraw the offer of training I made you in my PM, but I would still urge you to get some before you teach yourself too many bad habits!

Does your boat insurance company offer you any discount if you are qualified.

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Old 02-06-2004, 08:12 AM   #55
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Some good advise and I will be gettin some training shortly.
Still looking into boat insurance trying to find a good quote but i dont really know what a good quote is when it comes to boats.

Did you offer training, feck, must have overlooked that......
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( I cant speak for the Mister as I've never seen him drive and I have only been on the water with em 2 million times or so).

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That is SO not true you Rogue you

There was an issue about you 2 having several jars
and me HAVING to drive ... on a few lickle occasions

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