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Boardwalk North · 03-20-2011, 08:35 PM

Hey everyone. Not only am I new to this forum, but I am a first time boat owner. I don't live on Winni, but have a place on a nearby pond.

I just bought a 2003, 19' bow rider. I'm reasonably mechanically sound but am struggling to find out how to learn some of the basics about boating and am looking for advice.

I'm lucky enough to have a good neighbor that has experience with boats on our pond, but I don't want to have to rely on him for all of my help.

I'm in need of help with everything from putting in, taking out, starting up, dealing with engine fluids, etc.

Books? Guides? Any ideas would be welcome. I'm seriously considering hiring someone to walk me through my first day or so but not sure if that's overkill or not.

I'm open to all suggestions.

Thanks,
Jon

03-20-2011, 08:35 PM	#1
Boardwalk North Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First Time Boat Owner Needs Help... Hey everyone. Not only am I new to this forum, but I am a first time boat owner. I don't live on Winni, but have a place on a nearby pond. I just bought a 2003, 19' bow rider. I'm reasonably mechanically sound but am struggling to find out how to learn some of the basics about boating and am looking for advice. I'm lucky enough to have a good neighbor that has experience with boats on our pond, but I don't want to have to rely on him for all of my help. I'm in need of help with everything from putting in, taking out, starting up, dealing with engine fluids, etc. Books? Guides? Any ideas would be welcome. I'm seriously considering hiring someone to walk me through my first day or so but not sure if that's overkill or not. I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks, Jon