boat tips for new and old feel free to add

General Boats and Motors
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quote:
Originally posted by gotchacovered

When fishing inshore, I also like to carry some spare spinning rods for guests.

this is a good one. I make sure i do this. even if i plan on going alone cause they may meet me at the ramp or something. Dont want my buddies using my expensive equipment.

  • I’d rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave.
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Check weather and wind direction. Lot of times where I’m going depends on which way the wind is blowing.
I think we need to keep this post going and then edit it into a quality boaters checklist. You could print off a copy and post it in the garage next to all the boat gear. Glance at it before you set out to make sure your not forgetting anything. My father-in-law is a retired marine and he always says. “Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!!!”

Dorado II
Carolina Skiff 25DLV

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Write the following in black Sharpie (edit for your own checklist) on the winch post of your trailer:

  • Tiedowns
  • Plug
  • Motor Trim
  • Winch

Tidewater 196DC
Yamaha F115

Pungo 120
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Fill the boat up with fuel before you go out for a trip. Especially if your fuel gauge does not work correctly.

2002 Key West 1900CC

25

Get a fishing prenutial agreement before getting married, stating, “the right to fish and bear tackle shall not be abridged”.

Gotcha Covered,
Lee Strickland
Strickland Marine Insurance Agency, Inc.
https://stricklandmarine.net
843-795-1000 / 800-446-1862

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raise flush mounted trim tabs to “up” position before driving boat on trailer

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When fishing around pilings which may scratch or damage your railings or gelcoat, get some inexpensive indoor/outdoor door mats…tie a rope to them & hang them over the gunnel of the boat. If you get the plastic indoor/outdoor mats they’ll store nicely inside your console or dry storage box.

“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad

Equipment:
190cc Sea Pro w/130 Johnson
1- 17 year old
1 - 13 year old
1 - wife (The Warden)

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