Most memorable boating advice / saying?

Blue Crabber · Sep 20, 2009

Just wondering what is the most memorable boating advice or saying you have ever received? What is that one saying that always sticks in your mind? Especially curious to hear what some of you long time boaters have to say.

For me it would be:

Red Right Return or Don't forget the plug.

Ok, lets here yours now!

4JawChuck · Sep 20, 2009

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"There is nothing on a boat you can't fix with a big stack of $100 bills."

WAVENBYE2 · Sep 20, 2009

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I would have to say it was when I first found Iboats and Don S, Tashasdaddy, Boatech, Bond-o, Qc Etc.. All helped me get familiar with my boat and gave me all the manuals that I needed for all my questions, Tune-ups, maintenance, cooling system etc..I will never forget all the help that every one gave me when I want to know my boat inside and out so I could do all my own work on her, Everything I know about my boat is because of them welcoming me and have been on Iboats ever since, And do the best I can to pass on all I have learned and have never forgotten that I was new at one time too

I try to pass on the example they have showed me.

grahamh · Sep 20, 2009

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"To simulate the effects of owning a boat, stand in a cold shower while ripping up $100 bills"

windsors03cobra · Sep 20, 2009

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Never got out of the boat.

You're gonna need a bigger boat.

werthert · Sep 20, 2009

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"Backing into a slip with a 30' single engine is going to be a challenge"

I remember how many times I heard that and how scared I was.

It's a no brainer for me now.

oceansbreeze · Sep 20, 2009

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Used to always have a hard time remembering port from starboard, and my brother told me this, and I've never forgotten..

"There is no Red Port Left on the boat"

WAVENBYE2 · Sep 20, 2009

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oceansbreeze said:
Used to always have a hard time remembering port from starboard, and my brother told me this, and I've never forgotten..

"There is no Red Port Left on the boat"

Red is not "right"

scutly · Sep 20, 2009

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the saying "wind and tide wait for no man"

the advice "treat every moment spent on your boat like your on vacation. slow down and take your time"

ziggy · Sep 20, 2009

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i like never approach anything stationary like the dock any faster than ya wanna hit it..

oceansbreeze · Sep 20, 2009

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WAVENBYE2 said:
Red is not "right"

doh, you're right!

dont' emphazise the LEFT!.. lol - I gotta ask him again, maybe I remember it wrong now...

dingbat · Sep 21, 2009

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There is no replacement for displacement

HappierWet · Sep 21, 2009

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Green To Green
Red To Red
All Is Well
Go Ahead

When In Danger
Or In Doubt
Run In Circles
Scream And Shout

This Is A Swell Ship For The Skipper, But A Hell Ship For The Crew

DaveM · Sep 21, 2009

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Never pass up an opportunity to use the restroom.

CaptNCamille · Sep 21, 2009

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Thunderstorms...ya don't wanna get caught in one of those!

lkbum · Sep 21, 2009

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Only two kinds of people try and predict weather in the south..... Yankees and Fools.....

Bifflefan · Sep 21, 2009

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HappierWet said:
When In Danger
Or In Doubt
Run In Circles
Scream And Shout

ROFLMAO
Seriously, I almost pee'd..

Bifflefan · Sep 21, 2009

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Mine applies to where some boats spend most of their time.

When i was a teen i asked my Dad "How do I tow a trailer"?
His answer "You keep it behind you".

I have found this to be solid advise....

ezmobee · Sep 21, 2009

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bifflefan said:
Mine applies to where some boats spend most of their time.

When i was a teen i asked my Dad "How do I tow a trailer"?
His answer "You keep it behind you".

I have found this to be solid advise....

As someone who has had the trailer pass the car I gotta agree

SeanT · Sep 21, 2009

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I've been saying this a lot to my kids when they move around the boat. It's something I read here on this forum:

"Sailors have two hands - one for the boat and one for themselves."

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