This page will contain the rules/expectations of the boat, and will allow people to tag pictures on Miscellaneous rules:
1. No shoes on seats
2. Boat Plug - IN
2.
Keep everything you want dry in the head
3. If you're going on the boat, gas contributions are greatly appreciated. I can afford the payments, insurance, and maintenance, (read: I'm putting in at least $700 a month before putting the boat in the water then invite you guys on it, you guys can help out with some of the marginal costs) but since the boat only gets 2-3 mpg I can't afford to pay the ga
s for every weekend and for all of the screw ups
when we lose things. If everyone throws in ~$10 a weekend(that's like a drink at a bar for an afternoon of fun on the boat) we can boat as much as we want, but I can't afford to keep filling a 60 gallon tank on top of all the other expenses. If you invited a friend/girlfriend/whatever, make sure they pay their fair share or cover them.
*NOTE: Money is not accepted from people who opened up their boat to me while I was funemployed and boatless.
4. If you RSVP to something where we have more people interested than seats available, make sure you cancel with at least 24 hours notice so someone else gets chance to come. Don't be the person who texts to bail 3 minutes before the scheduled launch.
5. Be on time, and don't show up late because you assume everyone will be late. If that starts happening the boat will just leave with the people who showed up on time.
6. Bring your own beer! With possibly a beer tip for the skipper to ensure he drives the way you want while towing you ;)
7. Spend 15 minutes helping clean out the boat at the end of the day on the water
Prestart Checklist:
1. Oil Level - CHECK
3. Water Intake Hose Connection - CLOSED
4. Prop - POINTED STRAIGHT AFT
5. Battery - ON (select 1 or 2)
Launching Boat:
1. Driver backs boat to launch ramp, with a spotter ready to do step 2
2. Someone unlatches boat from trailer
3. Two people will be on boat (one on the bow and stern) to pass docking lines to two people on the dock, who will tie the boat to the appropriate pylon
4. Ensure trim is down and everything in the engine is secure and start the engine
Departing Checklist:
1. Untie boat from dock.
2. Person on dock pushes boat in appropriate direction and jumps on.
3. All hands must be alert to ensure boat does not hit any obstacles.
4. When clear, stow all fenders and docking ropes under the seat.
5. Prepare loose items for acceleration. Driving the boat:
1. Only drive the boat with the GPS on with the appropriate resolution. WARNING: If the GPS fails, stop the boat and let Tyler figure things out. Do NOT continue towing Tyler while trying to fix the GPS and hit a sandbar.
2. The boat gets about 2 mpg at full throttle but closer to 3 mpg at 25ish knots,
so do not exceed 25 knots while transiting unless you want to increase your gas contribution. If you'd like to fund going fast, drive as fast as you want.
3. While attempting to dock, the driver has no control over the boat while it's in neutral;
therefore, the driver must keep it at idle to maintain directional control on approach
to the dock or trailer. Do not tell the driver to "slow down" at idle because he loses
control of the boat, what instead has to happen is the driver needs to reverse the engine
at the appropriate time. At these speeds, the boat is at the mercy of the currents and
momentum, which is why all eyes and hands are needed to ensure the boat does not hit any
obstacles. Docking Checklist:
1. Ensure fenders and ropes are set up on appropriate side of boat.
2. Turn music down and cease unnecessary conversations within 50 feet of dock.
3. All hands be alert for obstacles on their corner of boat and be prepared
to catch boat and push it in desired direction.
4. Secure boat to dock. Watersports Transition Checklist:
1. Get life vest/equipment for new people going in water
2. Transition rope to new position. If switching ropes, nicely wind up previous rope.
3. Get dry towels for people leaving water.
4. Properly stow life vest/equipment of person leaving water.
5. Designate camera person and DJ for new person in water. DJ is responsible for lowering
the music when person is down to allow communication.
6. Designate a spotter who will *always* be watching the person in the water, and will
ensure flag is raised when person is down. Spotter ensures all hand signals are relayed to captain.
7. Designate a copilot who will always be looking forwards and to the sides (not watching skier)
to watch for boat traffic, obstacles, shallow water, etc. Copilot sits in the seat next to the helm.
8. Get new skier in water after briefing all applicable hand signals.
9. When skier is ready, skier says "hit it!" to tell captain to accelerate. Recovery checklist
1. Get trailer in water at appropriate depth
2. Drive boat onto trailer and connect it to the bow, and wind the winch to the appropriate position
3. Raise the trim up
4. Turn off ignition
5. Turn off batteries
6. Take boat out of water
7. Remove boat plug to allow engine to drain, verify that the trim is up
Clean up list:
1. Run the engine attached to the hose for a 5 minutes, ensure that all gauges read normal.
2. Disconnect GPS and place it in the house
3. Take out the trash bag and clean the boat of trash
4. Wash seats and clean interior
5. Clean the windshield
7. Rinse all wetsuits, life jackets, and towels with fresh water and let them dry
8. Ensure everything is in its proper place for the next use
9. Ensure battery is off, winterize boat if freezes are expected prior to next use
10. Put cover back on boat
