canadian_copper Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 FOR 15YRS NOW I BEEN TELLIN MY WIFE I WANT A BOAT BEFORE IM FORTY. FIGURES SHE WOULD WAIT IT OUT TILL 2MONTHS BEFORE.LOL SO FIRST BOAT FOR ME . BOUGHT IT LAST NIGHT AND GONNA EAT AT ME NOT TO USE OR SEE IT TILL SPRING. BUT SINCE I DONT KNOW CRAP ABOUT BOATS DOES SOMEONE HAVE A LINK OR TYPE IT OFF FOR ME THE MUST HAVE SAFETY THINGS I NEED ON BOARD? AND BEEN GETTIN DOUBLE FEEDBACK YESAND NO ON DO I NEED INSURANCE ON MY BOAT TO BE ON THE WATER. TX NOT BRAND NEW LORD KNOWS HOW ANYONE CAN AFFORD THOSE BUT ITS A SWEET RIDE. 18FT STRATOS WITH A 150MERC. GOOD STARTER
misfish Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Thats sweet news Scott. Congrats dude. I know the feeling.
Dan668 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Mines a 17'9. I needed life jackets, 2 oars, fire extinguisher, whistle, waterproof flashlight, anchor, certain amount of rope, small bucket to get rid of water (forget the exact term), that's what was given to me when I bought mine. You don't need insurance but I got it. It wasn't too expensive
cheaptackle Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 The mandatory safety equipment list is a part of the material you'll study to get the mandatory boater's card you're gonna need. I don't think insurance is absolutely mandatory but you better check with your agent to be sure, you really need a professional opinion there. Boat that size must have cost a few bucks so I'm sure you'd want to protect it agains loss, and with all the (other) questionable operator's you may need the security. Keep the wet side down and congratulations! Michael
smally21 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 go to the office of boating safety online for a list of req'd equipment. insurance not legal requirement. stratos excursion style or bass boat?
Rizzo Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 congratulations on the boat. Any pictures?
manitoubass2 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Congrats on your first boat!!! Good times lay ahead. @Rizzo, he's probably recharging his cameras batter already, and sleeping in the boat tonight, lol
Wolf 3 Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-equipment-size-less6m-1791.htm
Crazy Ivan Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Wow! Nice first boat. Maybe see you on the water next year. Where do you fish?
canadian_copper Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Posted December 4, 2011 99% ON SCUGOG. ANYWHERE THERE A LILY PAD I WILL BE LOL
Harrison Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Perfect starter. Nice boat and perfect for most of the ponds around here. Congrats.
mercman Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Sweet Ride !!!! I know the feeling.I bought my new boat last January, and had to wait till April. I left mine at the dealer though, so i didnt have to look at it all winter That would have killed me. Congrats, and drive safely.Cant see if it has gps or sonar.If not, get one for the console and one for the bow.
young_one Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Great ride buddy! People have posted about safety equipments on board, I like to remind you about engine care and trailer servicing. Make sure you always have engine oil in the reservoir, if you hear the warning beep due to insufficient engine oil, you need to pop the hood and loosen this plastic cap to allow the oil to fill to the top. As for trailers, make sure you grease the hubs every 2-3 yrs. Always check your lights, straps and locks!
kickingfrog Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Man, I hope you don't have to look at it everyday until spring.
HTHM Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Very nice ride! You'll love the Opti I ran mine close to 100 hours this year and used only a gallon and half of oil. You should be good for at least 55MPH with that rig.
Roy Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Good morning Scott. Congrats on the great boat. You're going to have a heck of a good time with that bomb for sure! As for your safety requirements, everything is quite straightforward. Just print off the link here and go shopping for what you don't have. This is all explained in the booklet called "Safe Boating Guide" (TP 511E). Here's the link to the safety items page that concerns you. http://www.tc.gc.ca/...less6m-1791.htm Have a great time. ps. The booklet is available at Transport Canada offices or even at any OPP detachment.
Billy Bob Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 VERY NICE BOAT.... Now that your a boat owner we have to tell you the secrets of owning your own boat... B reak O ut A nother T housand and the definition of a boat "a hole in the water you keep pouring money into".... Bob
lew Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Very nice Scott and congrats on your 1st boat, she's a beaut !! Your gonna enjoy the extra freedom now that your not stuck on shore all the time. If you haven't had too much experience driving a boat with a larger engine, maybe get a bud to go out with you at the start, just till you get the hang of trimming it and anything else your not familiar with. Edited December 4, 2011 by lew
hirk Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Scott I have all the safety gear you need leftover from the store just call me price will be right.
Moosebunk Posted December 4, 2011 Report Posted December 4, 2011 Congrats Scott. This is going to open up a whole new world of possibilities for ya. Have fun with that bud!
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