Dilemma

Woody said:
Giving this further thought,
-the son has always had Dad available as a deckhand if needed
-what experience does the girlfriend have on boats
She could try to be of assistance and do something dumb that could get herself hurt, maybe Dad ought to invite her and Son out on the boat for a afternoon first for some additional training. You won't want her to get caught between a dock post and boat because she thinks she can stop it or get a finger pinched trying to put a dock line on a cleat at the wrong time. She needs clear instructions on what gets flushed down the head. A couple hours with the two of them and then turn them loose.
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I like this. Good time to spend with the 2 of them if it is serious. Maybe invite her father too if it is to that point. If not, no loss. Curious to hear how it went today.

Mike
 
Woody said:
These are my granddaughters ...are you sayin' that...NO,NO, I don't want to hear it...:smt089
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OMG Woody! As these are "Grand Daughters", I am sure you already know the drill, but you are in SO much trouble when these get older! Maybe if you keep feeding them those giant candy bars they will balloon up some and you will be able to sleep at night:grin:
 
This thread has taken on a life of it's own......

If you think your son is responsible, then I think you should let him take it out.

Just have a conversation about being humble, asking for help if needed, and what your expectations are.

Good luck.
 
Boat Guy said:
This thread has taken on a life of it's own......

If you think your son is responsible, then I think you should let him take it out.

Just have a conversation about being humble, asking for help if needed, and what your expectations are. Good luck.
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Great advice!! See Post #26, Gator1 had already decided to throw his son the keys, and give him a shot. Here is hoping that his son proves worthy of his Dads assessment!! I like your point about being "humble". My version of that is "If you embarrass easily, boating is not the sport for you". Hopefully 'Gator1' considered some version this in his evaluation as well. The rest is just us having fun:lol:
 
I want to add one thing to my comments, I wasn't basing the suggestion to discuss the boat trip with the girls parents based on what might or might not happen in the physical sense. What I meant was that going out on a boat in general can present some hazards even for the most experienced captain (mechanical issues, fire, weather, etc). I was basing my suggestion on just making sure her parents (assuming she still lived at home) was informed about the cruise. I agree that Gator1 may not have to make the call but the girl should be asked if her parents were aware that she was going. I apologize that I should have been more clear with my comments.
 
Alright Gator, you said you "Threw him the keys yesterday" that was around 5:00 P.M."

I think I can speak for all of us Fathers'


WHAT HAPPENED??? HOW DID HE DO????
 
All I can think of is the fuel ... he's payin for that ... right?

He can be responsible, and capable, but another good lesson in life is that to play, you gotta pay!
 
chasing sunset said:
All I can think of is the fuel ... he's payin for that ... right?

He can be responsible, and capable, but another good lesson in life is that to play, you gotta pay!
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Truer words were never spoken. I remember the first time I offered to fill up my dad's 26' Sea Ray. Gas prices were a lot lower back then, but OMG that was some sticker shock.
 
src said:
Truer words were never spoken. I remember the first time I offered to fill up my dad's 26' Sea Ray. Gas prices were a lot lower back then, but OMG that was some sticker shock.
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LOL, I remember The first time I fill up my 380DA :smt101 200 gallons. I was 54 years old. Still 'sticker shock'. Can not really even think of it as fuel. Just another boating expense like slip fee's and the diver. If you think of it like filling your car, at 275 Gallons your head will explode. Hopefully Gator will fill us in on the end of the story. Hello? Gator?? How did the kid do??
 
Hope he has gas Money!!!! That's a lot of boat.
 
Here's a way to handle it. Let him go out on a slow weekend with a time limit on the water. Start with short trips that can measure his ability. Would I throw him the key to my 38 on 4th of July weekend with a squeeze by his side and no time constraints. H@#% No.

Not saying you would do this as you are responsible enough to ask for outside opinions. Just want to offer an opinion.
 
I have been tinking about this question a bit more.

My dock neighbour 2 boats down has a 35 Bertram. Before that they were running a 25 Bertram Sedan, which they had not sold, so whilst they had it up for sale, their 22 year old son basically owned it. Their 17 year old son, was always on the 35 Bertram with his girlfiend with them.

A 25 Bertram Flybridge, came up cheap, the 17 year old bought it, has it on a mooring at the marina. Then a 28 Bertram Flybridge came up, the 22 year old bought that.
 
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