New-ish boater, don't want to be "that guy"..

Rocko · 10-01-2024, 07:40 AM

So...fairly new to boating. Had a 24' VIP a few years ago, didn't use it much, being a trucker on the road all the time. Sold it...regrets.

Just got a 22' Sport-Craft. I have my boating cert, and know the basics, of course...but I really don't want to be "that guy" at the ramp (plan on using Meredith primarily). Is there anyone that is willing, out of the goodness of their heart, to help a fellow out with how to not be "that guy"?.

Mostly I'd like some input/help with proper way to launch/retrieve, especially if I'm by myself. And how to dock without being labelled "captain bonehead". Or hitting anyone elses craft and/or damaging my own boat on the dock.

So....how about it people? Anyone with advice that I can use, or even better, willing to help with "hands on" training?

TIA

10-01-2024, 07:40 AM	#1
Rocko Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Milford NH Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New-ish boater, don't want to be "that guy".. So...fairly new to boating. Had a 24' VIP a few years ago, didn't use it much, being a trucker on the road all the time. Sold it...regrets. Just got a 22' Sport-Craft. I have my boating cert, and know the basics, of course...but I really don't want to be "that guy" at the ramp (plan on using Meredith primarily). Is there anyone that is willing, out of the goodness of their heart, to help a fellow out with how to not be "that guy"?. Mostly I'd like some input/help with proper way to launch/retrieve, especially if I'm by myself. And how to dock without being labelled "captain bonehead". Or hitting anyone elses craft and/or damaging my own boat on the dock. So....how about it people? Anyone with advice that I can use, or even better, willing to help with "hands on" training? TIA