Just got my first boat

[AcousticTX]

Hi all,<br /><br />I have been lurking around the board for a week or two reading all the excellent advice. I finally broke down today and purchased a 1979 Thundercraft Magnum 160 with a 78' 70HP Johnson. I'm sure I will have many questions coming up.. just wanted to introduce myself and say hello!<br /><br />Thanx for having such a great board!

 

[crab bait]

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welcome aboard..!! hopeya stick around.. an add to the 'show'...

 

[Bob_VT]

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Welcome and congratulations. The best first word of advice.....Buy the manual for your motor NOW before it is needed.<br /><br />Bob

 

[snapperbait]

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Ahoy AcousticTX..I second Bob_VT's advice on the service manual...

 

[AcousticTX]

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Thanks for the welcomes! I'm going to purchase that manual now, when I return, I got a few questions

 

[JB]

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Welcome aboard AcousticTX!<br /><br />There is much to be learned here, and a fine batch of gentlemen to get to know and enjoy as friends.

 

[V156]

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Glad to have you on the board AcousticTX. The folks on this board are priceless when it comes to giving you info about boating. May you have many happy times and great memories on the water.<br /><br />Dutch

 

[rickdb1boat]

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AcousticTX ,<br />I would order a "Factory Manual" from<br />below. They are much better then Clymer or Seloc! Good luck with your new Boat!!<br /><br /> Factory Manual

 

[poppopfishes2002]

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welcome aboard and hope you have lots of fun boating. I is a relaxing time out on the water fishing and cruising along. Good forum too and most people here are both helpful and freindly Again welcome aboard

 

[Bear]

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Welcome AcousticTX!<br /><br />Check this one:<br /> http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/safetips.htm <br /><br />A lot of good information in one place. Save it for later.<br /><br />Happy boating!

 

[AcousticTX]

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Once again, thanks to all that have said welcome! Thanks to bear for the link, thats a great site!