This website uses cookies. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of cookies. Click Here to learn more about how we use cookies.
Accept
Reject
cancel
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Hi guys I’m new to boating just...

jamiekent42
Guest Contributor

‎08-30-2021 12:50 AM

Hi guys I’m new to boating just bought a Searay 230 Sundancer I think it’s a 1994 models just looking for some info of starting it in the water as currently on a trailer and looking to get it in the water thanks from a novice 

0 Likes
4 REPLIES 4

wingless
Rising Contributor

‎08-30-2021 08:22 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Good luck w/ your boat.

My suggestion is to read / follow / read again Chapman Piloting (Bible of Boating). Also take the Power Squad or the USCG boating course, family too.

There are lots of links for launching / operating. Here is one.

https://www.discoverboating.com/resources/boat-ramp-etiquette

Couple of points, ramps can be very slippery. Don't lose everything into the water. Garboard drain plug in / out at appropriate times. Practice backing skills if not already honed.
0 Likes

wingless
Rising Contributor

‎08-30-2021 08:30 AM

Also first launch at high tide will aid the novice.
0 Likes

jamiekent42
Guest Contributor

‎08-30-2021 09:08 AM

Thanks for that appreciate all the help have you any info on the best way to start a the searay 230 Sundancer
0 Likes

wingless
Rising Contributor

‎08-30-2021 09:47 AM

First time boater?

Get an experienced friend and listen to instructions w/ a grain of salt. Read, read, read and never stop learning.

My five prioritized boating rules:
1) Safety of those on board my boat
2) Safety of those on board other boats
3) Protection of my property
4) Protection of other property
5) Having fun
0 Likes
Copyright © 2024 Khoros, LLC