Forum: Boating
02-13-2020, 02:25 PM
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Having started boating way before there were...
Having started boating way before there were bow-riders, it would never occur to me to have somebody in the bow. There's much better stability for crew in the back, at least in my boats where you can...
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Forum: Boating
02-11-2020, 10:24 AM
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Lasso?
Use your existing line like a lasso. Put the bitter end through the braided loop and make loop about 3' in diameter. Throw/drop it over the post and pull tight, fasten to a cleat. Save $8.17 or...
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Forum: Boating
09-11-2019, 05:08 PM
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Boat loop
Good for you and your wife. I've never seen one of these Boat Loops in person, so I'm glad to hear of success.
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Forum: Boating
09-11-2019, 12:57 PM
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For me, Stay with the boat
Your center cleat plan is perfect. I've had extra cleats added when the mfg failed to provide such. For me, Stay with the boat. If you're single handed and you drop the line or fall on your jump...
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Forum: Boating
09-10-2019, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 39,174
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Forum: Boating
09-08-2019, 09:50 PM
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No bigger
You don't need a bigger boat, just more experience. Conditions this weekend were unusual, I'd say.
My family has lived on the broads (Welch Island) since 1950.
My first power boat was a 13' MFG,...
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