What was the best boating "tip" you ever got?

[40FlatDeck]

Lord loves a workin' man. Don't trust Whitey. See a doctor and get it cleared up.
Wait, wrong advice. :jawdrop:
lmoa! Froggy taught me how to tie some good knots at Desert Storm.

[yopengo]

With our jet boats it’s always look… then gas it to turn.

[centerhill condor]

there's more than one.
1. keep the boat on a hoist at the lake. that way you skip all that ramp and trailer drama.
2. don't run a jet boat out of the water
4. when parked have a throwable tied to the boat. just handy that's all.

[Ziggy]

Don't forget the transom plug!

[spectras only]

My advise ; take the Port-o-potty out of your new boat ! Someone some day may want to use it

[Powerquestboy]

Sounds like common sense, but unfortunately A LOT of people don't do it.
LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER BEFORE TURNING!!!!!
DITTO! Saw some videos at a boating safety class when I was young of guys on jet skis getting mowed down because they didnt look over their shoulder before turning. Especially good advise in Havasu since there are soo many boats faster and trying to pass.

[mondorally]

Never heard that one before.
Me neither. Now I'm curious - why neutral?
-Justin

[Dave C]

buy the buoys with the hole down the center. buy a long rope for each and tie the knot so it simultaneoulsy holds the buoy, attachs to the boat and gives you a line to tie the boat to the dock ...... friggen priceless.
With two of these suckers (one each front & back) you can move the biggest barge around with ease.
thanks Sporting Edge.
OH also ... beware of brown trout!!!!!

[kap]

When pulling the boat (V-Hull) out--- soak the trailer bunks first--- the boat will slide better--- and expose the front bunks about 4-12 inches---trim up.
Makes for perfect removal with minimal time .
KAP
P.S. Badblown wrote: LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER BEFORE TURNING!!!!! This is the most important tip.
AND
P.P.S. Expect the unexpected!!!!!!!!!

[OGShocker]

"You can Drink, but only when you're off the water and safely at the house".