Boat handling class update....

[Rickysa]

Best $$ we have spent.

Please don't think I'm shilling for the guy we have, but it has been a great experience for my Pop and his first mate...he put the boat in the slip 5 times yesterday solo after just two days of instruction...and believe me when I say that is saying alot.

Not because of his handling skills...but he was terrified of being behind the wheel in close quarters. They are covering everything from pre-start checks, to anchoring, docking (slips/along side), using lines to get off a dock, etc...

I wanted to mention this because I really didn't know such a service was available...and might be something someone on the board may want to think about for a spouse or even older kid...

Feel free to PM me for any details.

Rick

 

[hatterass]

I do on the water training on a full time basic in CT. It keeps me very busy in the spring and summer. I cover all the things mentioned and what ever the customer wants My lessons are usually 2 hr long and can take from one to well, many many lessons. I also make sure that " first mate " is on board and show he what they need to do. Then they have to switch it up.
Dave

 

[Capt.Erich]

Rick,

Sounds like your Dad learned a lot and has gained a lot of confidence. Confidence is half the battle. Practice to maintain skills is the other half. The other thing I have found is that once an owner starts taking "ownership" of the maintenance they seem to get better as a boat handler. I think there is a certain "zen" to boat handling and it starts in the engine room. Don't forget I'm available if you or your Dad want someone to ride along.

 

[Rickysa]

Erich,

I agree wholeheartedly with you...he and Bobby tried adding oil for the first time yesterday while on the cell phone with me talking them through it...I swear it sounded like a Three Stooges skit. Turns out they were adding it to the tranny by mistake but now they know how...

Won't be long and he'll be changing injectors

I'll definitely be calling you to keep the ball rolling.

Rick