03-19-2013, 09:21 PM
[quote BridgerM]Its a 14ft aluminum semi v style boat. 35lb minn kota motor. we have life jackets, spare paddles, rope, spare plug. and other items
I've read some of the checklists,
[url "http://stateparks.utah.gov/boating/checklist"]http://stateparks.utah.gov/boating/checklist[/url]
How necessary are some items?
[#ff0000]Some you have to have, some you don't.
[/#ff0000]Do I need a fire extinguisher?
[#ff0000]No, not for the size of boat you have.
[/#ff0000]Can a baler be as simple a cup/bucket to throw water over?
[#ff0000]A bucket would be best, 64 oz cup would work.
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The decal plate is missing from my boat, its an 82. How necessary is that?
[#ff0000]I did not have it on my old boat but if you get stopped, who knows what they could say but a lot of older boats don't have them.[/#ff0000]
Since i have an electric motor i don't need liability insurance, right?
[#ff0000]Right, only needed it if your motor is 50 hp or larger but your boat is licensed, right?[/#ff0000]
What else do we need to complete before we take it out or have/know?
[#ff0000]You will need a signaling device, like an air horn. You might need a throw cushion.
[/#ff0000]It is probably obvious, but this is our first vessel, brother and myself, and first time boaters, we would appreciate any helpful advice or criticisms. We are planning to take a boater education class in the near future.
[#ff0000]Only thing I can tell you that I found out while using an Elec motor, they drain the battery fast, so don't go too far from shore and remember there is a big difference between a deep cycle battery and your car battery. Car batteries drain a lot quicker than the deep cycle type.
[/#ff0000]Thanks[/quote]
I can't tell you much about the areas you want to fish but send a PM to TubeDude, I'm sure he could give you some good info about them. Hope this helps, good luck and let us know how it goes.
WH2
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I've read some of the checklists,
[url "http://stateparks.utah.gov/boating/checklist"]http://stateparks.utah.gov/boating/checklist[/url]
How necessary are some items?
[#ff0000]Some you have to have, some you don't.
[/#ff0000]Do I need a fire extinguisher?
[#ff0000]No, not for the size of boat you have.
[/#ff0000]Can a baler be as simple a cup/bucket to throw water over?
[#ff0000]A bucket would be best, 64 oz cup would work.
[/#ff0000]
The decal plate is missing from my boat, its an 82. How necessary is that?
[#ff0000]I did not have it on my old boat but if you get stopped, who knows what they could say but a lot of older boats don't have them.[/#ff0000]
Since i have an electric motor i don't need liability insurance, right?
[#ff0000]Right, only needed it if your motor is 50 hp or larger but your boat is licensed, right?[/#ff0000]
What else do we need to complete before we take it out or have/know?
[#ff0000]You will need a signaling device, like an air horn. You might need a throw cushion.
[/#ff0000]It is probably obvious, but this is our first vessel, brother and myself, and first time boaters, we would appreciate any helpful advice or criticisms. We are planning to take a boater education class in the near future.
[#ff0000]Only thing I can tell you that I found out while using an Elec motor, they drain the battery fast, so don't go too far from shore and remember there is a big difference between a deep cycle battery and your car battery. Car batteries drain a lot quicker than the deep cycle type.
[/#ff0000]Thanks[/quote]
I can't tell you much about the areas you want to fish but send a PM to TubeDude, I'm sure he could give you some good info about them. Hope this helps, good luck and let us know how it goes.
WH2
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