digitalkreation Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Hi all, So, tomorrow I pick up my new (to me) boat and set it into the water. I've rented a small slip at a launch on our lake (our cottage is on an Island). The boat is an 80's 14' Springbok with a 9.9HP Johnson. Help me out here, what do I need on board in order to stay legal and safe? I've got a small safety kit which I got for free with a mag subscription which includes a bailer, whistle, flashlight and rope. In addition to that, I've got 2 life jackets on board (I know about having 1 per person). What else do I need (I'll deal with nice to have's later on)? Also, I'm new to this, will I have to provide my own lines for tying to the slip? I'm pretty sure my small boat has no cleats, so I guess I'm just tying to those braces between the gunwales and the seats? As for motor oil, can someone recommend a particular brand? I'll likely pick up a few bottles of it and keep it in the truck. Any other advice to a new boat owner is muchly appreciated!! Best, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 TAKE A BOATING COURSE!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) For "whatever u need to get you out on the water", do a search on here, u'll find all the answers. Edited April 24, 2009 by Victor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 It only being a 9.9 ( unless its changed) i dont think you have to have one ...but for the sake of safety ...its good to have....youll need a paddle on board and floatable rope if one wasnt supplied in your little kit make sure batteries are installed into the floatable flashlight because it costs 110 bucks for this infraction...trust me ....make sure navagation lights are operational or in place welcome to the demise of your savings account.lol.... worth every penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalkreation Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 It only being a 9.9 ( unless its changed) i dont think you have to have one ...but for the sake of safety ...its good to have....youll need a paddle on board and floatable rope if one wasnt supplied in your little kit make sure batteries are installed into the floatable flashlight because it costs 110 bucks for this infraction...trust me ....make sure navagation lights are operational or in place welcome to the demise of your savings account.lol.... worth every penny Yep, rope is there, flashlight is loaded with batteries, all is good on that end. The boat has no nav lights, I plan on putting some in, within the next few weeks, as I want to do some night fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew3 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 A list of things, spare prop, cotter pins. spark plugs, bailing bucket. Tools. If you are leaving it in a slip you may want an automatic bailer. If not under a roof it could fill up with rain water. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew3 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 A list of things, spare prop, cotter pins. spark plugs, bailing bucket. Tools. If you are leaving it in a slip you may want an automatic bailer. If not under a roof it could fill up with rain water. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 This is the link to Transport Canada's safe boating site. Click on the individual topics on the right hand side. http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/obs/menu.htm I would suggest you use a good grade of synthetic oil marine oil.Mix it according to the mfg's directions, usually 50:1 Good luck and good boating. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 DRAIN PLUG!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 DRAIN PLUG!!!! didn't me and you forget that once? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 didn't me and you forget that once? lol No, you forgot it and i kept my mouth closed to teach you a lesson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 A little piece of advice,,,if you ever question on whether or not you should go out because of the weather or the wind,,,,leave the boat parked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ld17 Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I would get and anchor, seems like you have everything else. Just get some lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Do you have a boaters license? You won't need it legally until Sept, but you might learn a thing or two by taking the course. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 A little piece of advice,,,if you ever question on whether or not you should go out because of the weather or the wind,,,,leave the boat parked!! I agree .....when in doubt...dont go out ....words you can LIVE by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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