Maiden voyage

[Garter]

Hi. just signed on this morning, Bought a new boat yesterday, was going to take her out today from the Comox ramp, Never left from ,there before, Is there any issues that maybe I should know about ? Thanks from the newbe....

 

[Labman2]

Okay, rules state, that you have to give make/model and post pictures of it!
LOL

Oh ya, WELCOME ABOARD!!

 

[NautiGirl]

I won't assume any level of experience. I have no knowledge of that ramp, but here's some generic tips to lessen stress. Test fire the motors in your driveway at home with muffs and hose to make sure it runs okay first, then practice backing up the trailer in an empty parking lot if you are not well practiced at it, then head to the ramp. If you jacknife a few times at the ramp, then have a boat dead in the water blocking the ramp, you will be stressed and likely not make new friends. My two cents. Good luck.

 

[spring fever]

If it's a new boat and you are a new boater AND new to the Comox ramp might be worth taking a knowledgeable guy with you so that he can keep an eye on the big picture while you get used to the new boat. Lots of New things to keep track of!!!

 

[eaglemaniac]

Try the Union Bay ramp, it's a lot more forgiving for a maiden launch. Don't forget to take off your safety straps. eman

 

[scott craven]

And put in your drain plug !

 

[eaglemaniac]

Good one r.s. Oh and welcome to the forum Garter. eman

 

[Fish Assassin]

Try the Union Bay ramp, it's a lot more forgiving for a maiden launch. Don't forget to take off your safety straps. eman

Come on man what are you smoking? That would be the last ramp I would think of sending a new guy to.

 

[fish stalker]

and take the muffs off yes I did that my second time out I take them off right after flushing now lol. something tells me this guy knows more then that

 

[Steelhead S2]

What would be the first one FA?

 

[Lipripper]

Hi. just signed on this morning, Bought a new boat yesterday, was going to take her out today from the Comox ramp, Never left from ,there before, Is there any issues that maybe I should know about ? Thanks from the newbe....

Welcome to the board Garter... Hope you adventure was a good one.

No offence...but...Everyone else... Read that post and pay attention to the commas, and think...

Thats how i read it