Tips Tricks or Mistakes

Kamper · 05-12-2016, 09:04 AM

Don't skip on mandatory safety equipment. It's required for a reason.

You may also find ways to use normal equipment as additional safety equipment. For instance: Floor hatches can have distress signals painted to their bottom side. hen redoing upholstery use closed cell foam which floats even if cut. Have more fire-extinguishers than required and place at least one in easy reach of the helm/captain's chair.

Good luck!

rsmlp · 05-12-2016, 10:38 AM

Although we all are expert at knowing the boating rules and regs (

) there are those somewhat less than cognizant. I never assume boaters know the right of way, 150 foot rule and such. There are lots of weekend warriors on the lake and I sometimes wonder if they all have boating licenses or even if they do exercise their know how well. Constant vigilance!

Dave R · 05-12-2016, 02:15 PM

Another tip: If you are the give way boat in a crossing situation and there's room to do it, turn to starboard early and obviously by pointing your boat directly at the stand-on boat, then maintain that heading for a few seconds. This will do two things: 1. It will alert the stand-on helmsman that you know you are supposed to give way. 2. It will get you out of a collision course without the necessity for a speed change.

Descant · 05-12-2016, 04:11 PM

Rattletrap, (Others can read along, this is not a PM)
I've been gone for a couple of days, but catching up now. Re: my earlier post, which some took as offensive. I apologize. The intent was twofold.
First, to not repeat a lot of the discussions that had been in other threads.
Second. Tongue in Cheek about the Enterprise and my lake, but some took it too literally. Sharing and rotating duties on your vessel will usually mean your crew will enjoy boating more, as well as improving safety. My lake? You betcha. In NH (most places) the waters belong to the state, as a resident and taxpayer, I consider it my lake. In a parallel thought, I also think of myself as the owner of a lot of stuff around here, and I try to treat it all accordingly. (TIC, for those who don't get it) I'm also the proud (share)owner of two successful ski areas (Cannon and Gunstock) and a chain of successful retail outlets. Hope you patronize all.

MeredithMan · 05-13-2016, 06:31 AM

Descant--

Since I was the primary offender of responding to your post, I thank you for your clarifying comments. Unfortunately, with a Forum like this, we cannot see the other person's facial expressions, body language, etc. And, since the majority of members do not know one another, we have no idea of the other person's sense of humor, when they are joking, serious, etc. My apologies for taking your comments out of context.

Enjoy the summer!

MM

SIKSUKR · 05-13-2016, 01:37 PM

Actually, that would be the owner of 3 ski areas. You and I still own Sunapee but we lease it out!

Winnisquamer · 05-13-2016, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Actually, that would be the owner of 3 ski areas. You and I still own Sunapee but we lease it out!

Can I have free lift tickets pleassssssssssssssseee?

05-12-2016, 10:38 AM	#2
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 506 Thanks: 5 Thanked 173 Times in 90 Posts	err on the side of caution Although we all are expert at knowing the boating rules and regs () there are those somewhat less than cognizant. I never assume boaters know the right of way, 150 foot rule and such. There are lots of weekend warriors on the lake and I sometimes wonder if they all have boating licenses or even if they do exercise their know how well. Constant vigilance!

05-12-2016, 02:15 PM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Another tip: If you are the give way boat in a crossing situation and there's room to do it, turn to starboard early and obviously by pointing your boat directly at the stand-on boat, then maintain that heading for a few seconds. This will do two things: 1. It will alert the stand-on helmsman that you know you are supposed to give way. 2. It will get you out of a collision course without the necessity for a speed change. Last edited by Dave R; 05-12-2016 at 07:41 PM.

05-12-2016, 04:11 PM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,598 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	Tic Rattletrap, (Others can read along, this is not a PM) I've been gone for a couple of days, but catching up now. Re: my earlier post, which some took as offensive. I apologize. The intent was twofold. First, to not repeat a lot of the discussions that had been in other threads. Second. Tongue in Cheek about the Enterprise and my lake, but some took it too literally. Sharing and rotating duties on your vessel will usually mean your crew will enjoy boating more, as well as improving safety. My lake? You betcha. In NH (most places) the waters belong to the state, as a resident and taxpayer, I consider it my lake. In a parallel thought, I also think of myself as the owner of a lot of stuff around here, and I try to treat it all accordingly. (TIC, for those who don't get it) I'm also the proud (share)owner of two successful ski areas (Cannon and Gunstock) and a chain of successful retail outlets. Hope you patronize all.

05-13-2016, 06:31 AM	#5
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 1,007 Thanks: 264 Thanked 830 Times in 347 Posts	Thank you for the clarification. Descant-- Since I was the primary offender of responding to your post, I thank you for your clarifying comments. Unfortunately, with a Forum like this, we cannot see the other person's facial expressions, body language, etc. And, since the majority of members do not know one another, we have no idea of the other person's sense of humor, when they are joking, serious, etc. My apologies for taking your comments out of context. Enjoy the summer! MM

05-13-2016, 01:37 PM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Actually, that would be the owner of 3 ski areas. You and I still own Sunapee but we lease it out! __________________ SIKSUKR

05-12-2016, 09:04 AM	#1
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	Don't skip on mandatory safety equipment. It's required for a reason. You may also find ways to use normal equipment as additional safety equipment. For instance: Floor hatches can have distress signals painted to their bottom side. hen redoing upholstery use closed cell foam which floats even if cut. Have more fire-extinguishers than required and place at least one in easy reach of the helm/captain's chair. Good luck!

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