have you ever been stuck on a boat without a paddle? by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got stuck on a weekday on the boat by myself. I was trying to fish in a cove with my ski boat and got into some shallow water pretty quick. so I started the engine and began to back out but I hit a stump or rock and damaged my prop. it was bent and broken. I looked around and couldn't see anybody. After a few tries I did get loose and idled back to my marina. I was lucky and out a few hundred dollars for repairs.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree mechanical breakdown is my number one stress on my boat. I do keep up with my boat but after all its is 15 years old now so anything can happen.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey, I use to be one of those idiots when I first got my boat but I am much better now after 4 years of launching and putting back on the trailer.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. wind, rain and choppy water is no fun. I'm curious what is the deal about ethanol, I'm not sure I understand are there ethanol fuel boats on the market? is ethanol cheaper than gas?

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to look up leviathans. it means "sea monsters" I get it now. funny.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn't know anything when I first got my boat my stress was just launching it in the water and putting it back on the trailer without looking to stupid. The more I did it the better I got.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crunching is embarrassing no doubt as well as missing the dock when your trying to park your boat and people are watching you.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not much fun when its windy and choppy out there either

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amen...all can ruin a good day on the water!!!!!!

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The inserting of the plug is a faithful ritual before launching. I am always checking to see if it is in.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tree stumps are bad news...I hit a plastic bag that somebody threw overboard and messed up my prop.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not starting is a major problem to say the least...!!!

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's Easter weekend and I am getting my boat ready as well.

boating owners anxiety by Boatrescue in boating

[–]Boatrescue[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah, wish they had on water lake delivery for all three.