I learned something today from a forum member regarding keeping our motor in a down position while stuck in our driveway for days during freezing weather to avoid damage to lines and other parts...I didn't realize all the water doesn't drain out of it in the time between pulling it up the ramp and raising the trim for traveling.
I started wondering how many other handy tips and tricks we need to know about. We've only owned a bass boat for 2 years and these are the sort of things no one mentions until you have a problem.
Are there other basic things we should know that we might have overlooked? I'd really like to see some advice and tips for newbie boat owners, even if the tips seem to be no-brainers. It's not like being a car/truck owner where you've been doing this stuff since you were a teenager. There are a lot of us out there who buy our first boat once we're well into our middle age and haven't had anyone to teach us the ropes.
Any advice is seriously appreciated!
Deb
I started wondering how many other handy tips and tricks we need to know about. We've only owned a bass boat for 2 years and these are the sort of things no one mentions until you have a problem.
Are there other basic things we should know that we might have overlooked? I'd really like to see some advice and tips for newbie boat owners, even if the tips seem to be no-brainers. It's not like being a car/truck owner where you've been doing this stuff since you were a teenager. There are a lot of us out there who buy our first boat once we're well into our middle age and haven't had anyone to teach us the ropes.
Any advice is seriously appreciated!
Deb