any good online/print resources for a new boater?

(naptownwake) · (naptownwake) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 10-23-2008, 11:01 PM

Finally getting my own rig for next season,and I want to educate myself as much as possible on boat operation and maintainence between now and the spring.

I know these boards are a good place to start, but can anyone recommend a good one stop site/book for all things boats?

how about this:

http://www.amazon.com/Boatowners-Mechanical-Electrical-Manual-Calder/dp/0071432388/ref=pd_sim_b_1

?

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 10-24-2008, 8:27 AM

I would take a boating class. I took a class when I was 14 or so. It was done by The Power Squadron. Very informative and it gets you a discount on your insurance.

(liquidmx) · (liquidmx) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 10-24-2008, 9:02 AM

Try this. Kudos for being pro-active and going out and asking to learn about what to do/not to do.

http://www.wakeworld.com/articles/2003/thatboat.asp

(naptownwake) · (naptownwake) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 10-24-2008, 10:11 AM

haha, yeah I've read that. I just want to be as informed as possible so I can hit the ground running in the spring.

What I really want is the absolute bible for boating. do's, don'ts, safety, proper care, and everything about how they work.

any ideas?

(bill_airjunky)

Some great guys for parts, supplies, general inboard knowledge source for the average garage boat mechanic:

http://www.skidim.com.

(redsupralaunch)

Best watersports driving course out there!!!

http://www.idriveboats.com/usawaterski/

(mcclure_kevo) · (mcclure_kevo) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 10-24-2008, 10:30 AM

definately read up on your states boating laws