All boats handle differently and inexperienced operators need hands-on practice with a capable teacher to become proficient in handling their boat. A motorboat is most easily maneuvered going against the current or wind. When moving with the current, the boat must be going faster than the speed of the current in order to maintain control and maneuverability. Boats do not have brakes, so to quickly reduce speed; the motor should be put in reverse and power applied. Stopping in this manner requires practice. Consult the owner’s manual for the boat and motor for proper procedures.
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Autumn: The Season for Colorful Boating
Most of us think of autumn as football season (which it is). Or back to school season (ditto). And this year, political season is in high gear (sigh). But for boaters, autumn represents the last few weeks of boating, and for many of us, it’s the best part of the year. Our favorite lakes and […]
Shelter from the Storm- Benefits of Professional Boat Servicing
It’s that time of year again, when the aspens turn to gold, the sun starts setting earlier every week, and toe once again meets pigskin all over Colorado. It’s autumn, and as surely as the Rockies begin to don their white coats, winter is coming. To paraphrase our Nobel laureate: come in, she said, I’ll […]
Day Trippin’
There are still a couple of months left in the boating season, and a chance to gather family or ‘the gang’ and plan a day on the water at the Blue Mesa, Horsetooth, Chatfield or Cherry Creek Reservoirs. One good thing about planning a day trip is you don’t need a lot of gear. Or […]