[dkorzun21]

1989 larson bowrider delta dc open bow v6

Any tips or tricks I should know? Only been on the water once for 3 hours.

[Capt'n Chris]

Take your Boater Safety Course before you do another thing.

[tashasdaddy]

read these. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=300472

do not approach something faster than you want to hit it!!!!!

Reverse is NOT the brake.

[dontask]

Here's a safety tip------ learn how much of an explosion hazard not running your bilge blower before starting is. Make sure that the boat has had the proper preventative service work done on it prior to any more use. Lastly find someone that is really boat experienced to go out with on your next trip, instead of learning the hard expensive way.

[JB]

What dontask said.

[Bubba1235]

Ditto JB

[rjlipscomb]

My first response was "sell it while you still have money in your pocket". But, that wouldn't be any fun.

Do you have the maintenance log and records? Make sure you go over the whole list and what is "unknown" get it done.

Do you have boating experience? Get a medium size inflatable ball (anchor ball) attach it to a light anchor with enough line and a little slack to reach the bottom. Go to an area not too far offshore and out of other boaters way and play with the boat. Maneuver up to and around the ball forward and backwards. Get real comfortable with how the boat responds to your inputs and what inputs are needed to get the boat to do what you want. (Oh by the way... do this on a calm clear day, without distractions) and then have fun.

Go slow until know the water. Underwater obstacles are rarely marked and do a lot of damage. The boat has no brakes, pulling back on the steering wheel doesn't really help. Be constantly aware of other boaters not aware of you! Know how to trim the boat and when and what conditions require bow up and bow down and bow just right.

Oh, did I mention selling it while you can still afford to? Only kidding have fun and be very safe.