Boating Expressions

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Mully1808

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520 SedanBridge 2006, Raymarine chart plotter and GPS dual screens
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QS-11 Cummins X2 w. bow thruster
Hey guys pretty new to the forum, but i've been reading threads religiously for the past few weeks. I've noticed some really Keene expressions that caught my eye. awesome metaphors etc. I'm wondering if you guys know of any other clever saying you can share on this link! :smt001

i.e "don't beat-up the guys trying to tread-water. They are doing what they can to keep their heads up"

" A Boat is a hole in the water you throw money into "
 
Break out another thousand
 
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When referring to a person a little bit strange ..."his boat doesn't quite plane out does it?"
 
sfergson727 said:
"He's dead, Jim" uttered by my finance guy when I signed the papers for my boat back in 2007. (and probably when I bought my first real boat back in the early '90's)

Famous captain quote, "Once I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken"

"You couldn't hit water if you fell out of a boat." Not sure of it's origin, but makes me smile everytime I hear it.
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Rule # 1 The Captain is always right,
Rule # 2 The Captain is always right,
Rule # 3 If the Captain happens to be wrong refer to rules 1 and 2. :lol:
 
Boat Whoring

The following list was put together by members of the Lake St. Clair Network web community lakestclair.net. It was put there as a reminder to all of us what etiquette you should have when going on someone else’s boat. The term “Boat Whore” is not a sexual reference in any way. It is just “lake lingo” for those that find themselves often hitchhiking on someone else’s boat. It is not a bad thing as the name might suggest. Many people are proud to be “Boat Whores” and are often welcomed on many boats. But….there are unwritten rules. For the first time they are written. The following is a collection from several said boat owners and several said “Boat Whores.”




1. Gas is expensive. The first time out you should maybe offer a 20 or 50 depending on how far you are going. More than likely the owner will say forget about it, but if you are a regular boat whore you probably should be chumpin up big time for gas.

2. Determine the greatest amount of beer/drinks you could possibly ever drink. Then bring twice that amount. You never have enough and it's always nice to leave a few behind for the captain. Even if you don't drink, don't even think of showing up empty handed.

3. Dress appropriately. Non-markings shoes without heels, warmer clothing once the sun sets, skimpy thong bikinis if you are so inclined (speedos are always wrong for men - don't bring your banana hammock on anyone’s boat).

4. There are no time frames out on the lake unless specifically laid out by the captain. Don't say you need to be home or here or there at a certain time, because it probably won't happen. If you do absolutely need to be back in off the lake at a certain time, it’s probably best not to go. Also, arrive at the boat or the place where you are to be picked up promptly. I usually give 30 minute cushion for arriving guests, but any later than that you will be left on the docks.

5. You will get hungry. Bring some food/munchies. Bring enough to share a bit.

6. Don't invite other people on other people’s boats. Unless it's a stripper or something it's usually rude to just show up with extra people unless you let the captain know ahead of time

7. Help out with lines, cleaning up, etc.

8. Call ahead and see if they need ice or anything.

9. Don't EXPECT to be a regular on somebody's boat... and always say thank you at the end.

10. Don't get lost during the day and make people wait for you because they won't!

11. DON'T BE LATE FOR DEPARTURE TO THE LAKE!! You are irritating a whole group of people because you overslept or for whatever reason.

12. Make sure you talk to your hosts! Upon arrival, during the trip, and in between boat trips they are your friends!

13. Take your daily $hit BEFORE you go on someone's boat...
don't ever poop in theirs.

14. The only thing in the toilette is dissolving toilette paper, which is always available on my boat.

15. Find a place to dispose of your monthly "materials" if aunt flow is visiting - NEVER assume you can flush anything down there.

16. Bring cups for the drinks.

17. Bring ice ALWAYS.

18. Bring sun block - don’t mooch off the boat owners.

19. Ask if smoking is allowed on the boat before you light up.

20. If you break something on the boat, please inform the owner. Don't wait for them to find it and have to ask people who did it. If you did break something offer to get it repaired or replaced. Chances are they'll say don't worry about it accidents happen.

21. Listen to the captain, NOT the people on the dock. When he wants the lines thrown, he'll let you know.

22. If/when the boat gets stopped and the sheriff asks a question, every one keeps their mouth shut except for the captain.

23. Please don't throw $hit around boats that could break expensive pieces of equipment.

24. A good boat whore should never renege at the last minute!! I've had friends that have asked and I had to turn them down because I had no more room, only to have someone cancel at the last minute for no good reason. I ended up going out that day by myself!

25. Stay seated until the boat is completely docked. Everyone's first instinct is to stand up when we're close but there may be nothing you can do other than get in the way while those with lines are trying to get through.

26. No illegal substances, on my boat anyway, don't do them, don't care if you do, but not on the boat!

27. Its always polite that if the captain is taking people to dinner by boat, that it's courtesy to pick up the captains tab.

28. Just because you pull into the dock does not mean the boat ride is over... a little help cleaning up the mess is a great thing.

29. Don't mess with the boats stereo unless you’re asked.

30. If the captain says no shoes, don't wear them. Buy your own boat and wear your shoes on it. He's out there to have fun, not clean up after everyone all weekend.

31. Don't invite yourself on a boat just because there is a group going.

32. Have Fun!
 
"the waters warm, jump on in"
 
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