I need to learn a lot before I even start thinking of shopping for a boat, and willing to bet I am not alone. You can read a lot of simple articles like the one I found HERE. However, I want to hear from those that have the experience here locally. I think understanding boating would make me a better passenger too.
The primary knowledge I am seeking is that of the powered river boat variety. @Salmo_g I loved that boat we were on where you were able to change from simple outboard to oars. I have no idea what kind of boat that was but it was great. I see the boats that the guides are using on the Cow and I know those are super pricey but I want to understand them from a boat mechanic point of view.
So I would love to hear your knowledge and advice. Some simple questions to get the ball rolling.
1. What are the biggest mistakes that you see rookies make when they are in the early stages of boat ownership?
2. What are the things that you have learned that you would tell someone "stay away from that"
3. Do you have any resources that can be added to this thread that would benefit a beginner.
4. Hull types
5. Motor types
The primary knowledge I am seeking is that of the powered river boat variety. @Salmo_g I loved that boat we were on where you were able to change from simple outboard to oars. I have no idea what kind of boat that was but it was great. I see the boats that the guides are using on the Cow and I know those are super pricey but I want to understand them from a boat mechanic point of view.
So I would love to hear your knowledge and advice. Some simple questions to get the ball rolling.
1. What are the biggest mistakes that you see rookies make when they are in the early stages of boat ownership?
2. What are the things that you have learned that you would tell someone "stay away from that"
3. Do you have any resources that can be added to this thread that would benefit a beginner.
4. Hull types
5. Motor types