Good day on the water with latest boat and newest driver

[Maclin]

Youngest son (15) and I went out yesterday in the new-to-us Glastron. The weather was perfect, boat ran great, Lake was nice, very good time on the water.

It was his first experience driving a boat and he did very well. He docked it first try and even had to circle a while until the ramp we wanted cleared.

Here is a 30 second vid during cruising...:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy1CyaGAn_w

Here is a now mandatory (to me) holeshot video...:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Z6fM6Y0pk


End of the day summary...:

 

[garbageguy]

Always good to see the good boating life passing on to the youngsters. I was just doing the same with my younger daughters

 

[Maclin]

Cool!

 

[southkogs]

... Always good to see Dad's doing anything with their kids. Even better when it's hang in' out on boats together. My middle kid and I probably the biggest boat buds, and she's been leaning to drive and dock. But all the kids like to go out, really.

Boat looks good Maclin.

 

[Maclin]

Thanks southkogs, It was a really good time, hard to work in this kind of day as the kids are pretty busy almost all year with Band.

 

[kenmyfam]

Great Stuff. 3 people I trust with our boat.
Myself
My 2 sons.
They have never given us a reason to think otherwise and are extremely responsible on the water. I also really enjoy being a passenger when I can as well

 

[southkogs]

...hard to work in this kind of day as the kids are pretty busy almost all year with Band.

Life keeps movin' faster and faster, doesn't it? I can't believe how busy we get sometimes. When you can find those moments ... grab 'em.

 

[MikDee]

Good for you guys! :thumb: My kids have never been interested, I had to hijack them once in awhile when they were young.

 

[aspeck]

My youngest daughter (12) has been piloting the boat for a few years now, but always with Daddy within arms reach and watching VERY carefully. She is currently completing her "Safe Boating" course and then Daddy will be a little farther away when she pilots, but still watching VERY carefully and still ultimately in command. In a couple more years she may be able to solo ... when she (and I) are ready ...

 

[Limited-Time]

My youngest daughter (12) has been piloting the boat for a few years now, but always with Daddy within arms reach and watching VERY carefully. She is currently completing her "Safe Boating" course and then Daddy will be a little farther away when she pilots, but still watching VERY carefully and still ultimately in command. In a couple more years she may be able to solo ... when she (and I) are ready ...

I'm certian the "She" will be ready loooong before the "I" is........

 

[aspeck]

I'm certian the "She" will be ready loooong before the "I" is........

Yep!