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ghfromaltonbay · 08-01-2006, 10:39 AM

I don't know if I posted this story before, but it came to mind when I saw this thread.

Years ago we towed our boat from NJ to Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos. A guy in front of us was driving very cautiously and was towing what looked like a brand new boat & trailer. Dad passed him when he got a chance and said "Looks like a green horn." We arrived at the lake and launched our boat. Just as we were preparing for a ride, the "newbie" pulled headfirst down the ramp, got out, scratched his head and then asked how to get the boat in the water. When he was told he had to back it in, he looked perplexed. Said he had won the boat & trailer package and had zero experience. OBVIOUSLY!! That's the type of person to give a wide berth on the water.

08-01-2006, 10:39 AM	#4
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 819 Thanks: 245 Thanked 224 Times in 130 Posts	New boats should come with lessons I don't know if I posted this story before, but it came to mind when I saw this thread. Years ago we towed our boat from NJ to Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos. A guy in front of us was driving very cautiously and was towing what looked like a brand new boat & trailer. Dad passed him when he got a chance and said "Looks like a green horn." We arrived at the lake and launched our boat. Just as we were preparing for a ride, the "newbie" pulled headfirst down the ramp, got out, scratched his head and then asked how to get the boat in the water. When he was told he had to back it in, he looked perplexed. Said he had won the boat & trailer package and had zero experience. OBVIOUSLY!! That's the type of person to give a wide berth on the water.