rchiuz Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Hi all! The holidays are coming around in S. Florida and I was thinking of rental a Jon Boat in Holiday Park to fish. I never driven a boat since I have mostly been a bank fisherman. Any tips would be appreciated. Any concerns should I have besides the gators? =P I already complete the boaters safety educational course if that's one of the things I need to be concerned about. Thanks in advance! Quote
68camaro Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 I have rented two boats in Florida with family. First time we got stuck on sandbar:) Second time I pulled up to island and put anchor on beach, waves pushed boat further into beach and you guessed it....stuck again:) Luckily there were several other boaters around to help get me out plus tell me what I did wrong. Just keep it in your control speedwise, you'll pick up basics easy enough. For docking go slow slow and marina will usually have hands to help you finish docking and tying up. And remember....have fun. Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted December 13, 2015 Super User Posted December 13, 2015 Just listen to the instructions given to you by the guy that will rent you the boat and you will be good.Have caught some nice bass there. Quote
rchiuz Posted December 13, 2015 Author Posted December 13, 2015 Is there a road map they give you so you know where to go? What areas would you recommend going through? Quote
68camaro Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Both times I rented they gave me a map and quick lesson in reading it. Tell them what your goal is and they will point you in right dire tion. It's very easy. Quote
rchiuz Posted December 15, 2015 Author Posted December 15, 2015 Both times I rented they gave me a map and quick lesson in reading it. Tell them what your goal is and they will point you in right dire tion. It's very easy. In case you have any problems, like motor stalling, Is there anyway they can help you? Quote
68camaro Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 In case you have any problems, like motor stalling, Is there anyway they can help you? Yes bring cellphone and call them they will come get you, if you damage boat or propellar you will pay for tow but if motor problem I don't think are responsible. they will probably get you another boat to get you back out there. I didn't worry about breakdowns, just getting stuck on something.... Quote
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