Safety boating topic. About a engine not restarting in desolate areas.

[Susky River Rat]

We use the big nocos to jump the 26’ straight body trucks. Every once and awhile it takes two. 

[TnRiver46]

Jaws took down 3 barrels !!!

[Bankc]

My lakes are crowded enough that if you run into a problem like this, just yell at the next guy over for a tow.  So long as you didn't steal his spot, he'll help you out. 

[Crow Horse]

For what it's worth.... Always tell someone where you are going and when you intend on returning. If you are in a desolate area and you experience a no start, have no cell service, no other boaters around, at least someone can call authorities and know where to search for you.

[airshot]

45 minutes ago, Crow Horse said:

For what it's worth.... Always tell someone where you are going and when you intend on returning. If you are in a desolate area and you experience a no start, have no cell service, no other boaters around, at least someone can call authorities and know where to search for you.

That would be common, logical thinking, not sure how many we have left on this earth that can do that !!

[TOXIC]

A lot of my buddies are investing in EPIRB’s.  Especially after the incident on Okeechobee a few years ago.  

[A-Jay]

44 minutes ago, TOXIC said:

A lot of my buddies are investing in EPIRB’s.  Especially after the incident on Okeechobee a few years ago.  

Had mine since 2016.

Just replaced the battery (5 years) & re-registered it with NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) SEARCH AND RESCUE SATELLITE AIDED TRACKING (SARSAT).

Needs to be done every two years. 

Don't leave the dock without it. 

A-Jay

https://www.acrartex.com/products/resqlink-view/

[GaryH]

This a good time for everyone to check all your safety equipment. Fire extinguisher, life jackets, first aid kit, visual and sound devices etc. etc. The Check off list has been posted on here by @A-Jay and is also available online. Be safe

[detroit1]

If you are depending on 1 oar to get you back to the ramp (in a boat) you are wishful thinking. Odds are a little better if wind or current takes you back and you just need a little direction help of an oar. 1 oar in a boat is only a weapon, or a push stick.

[TnRiver46]

1 paddle works good in current ! I made it 9 miles one day in an 18.5’ flat bottom 😂 (I had two on board but I was alone ) 

[gim]

14 minutes ago, detroit1 said:

If you are depending on 1 oar to get you back to the ramp (in a boat) you are wishful thinking.

 

I think you're right.  I have one paddle tucked away in a compartment in my boat.  It's literally the last option available and I hope it never comes to that.  I have a booster pack (for dead batteries), jumper cables (for dead batteries), a bow mount, an outboard, and a free tow through my insurance.  If all of those fail, it's the paddle.

 

I will say that I have used the paddle when the bottom of my boat got stuck in some muck though.  So it can be used for more than just bonking someone in the head.

[TnRiver46]

^at least ya got it ! 

[detroit1]

I lost both motors once. Trying to paddle back to the ramp against the wind with one oar will not work. But throwing your anchor as far foward as you can, wait for it to sink and then pulling yourself with the anchor line,then lift anchor and repeat about a 100 times - does.  Don't ask how i know....

[Bird]

I have an emergency paddle on the Bass boat but have no intention of ever using it and what would it do other than make a splash.

Also have a jump pack but experience has shown that they need to be fully charged to be effective, like you better charge them monthly.......I do.

24 volt trolling battery (s) saved me last year when a lower unit grenaded.

[gim]

1 hour ago, detroit1 said:

But throwing your anchor

Ha! I forgot to mention the good ol' anchor too.

 

Think I'd rather just toss it out and wait for help than do your method lol

[detroit1]

Yeah, he would've flagged another boater to help, but it was early april and he was the only one on the lake.

[TnRiver46]

My family had a pontoon growing up that never started and sank a few times. Me and my brother had to swim it back to the dock on a few occasions 

 

for those of you that say you can’t paddle a bass boat, I’ve got a phrase for ya that my boss used to always say. “Can’t never could”

 

I paddled mine for about a year when I didn’t have a trolling motor , just ask @AlabamaSpothunter. He always noticed the yellow paddle in the pics haha

[cyclops2]

When you are out before the season starts in your area ?????????  👎

Death by Hypothermia in the water or soaking wet body is a real problem.

 

VHF radio...Cellphone... and a long enough anchor setup are life savers.    I always run EACH fuel tank ...COMPLETLY  DRY... That always allows ALL WATER in the tank to be sucked out with just a few seconds of rough running before complete empty tank stoppage.  So many little things to learn about boating.    😀

[airshot]

Last year I had a courtesy inspection from CG, during the inspection the paddle question came up, because I don't carry one.  After some friendly discussion about paddles, the inspector stated the best use for a single paddle was something to attach and wave the orange safety flag with !!  We both had a good chuckle!!  After seeing I had three motors in case of emergency, the paddle issue became a lost subject !

[Woody B]

There's all kinds of stuff that we should keep on our boats.  I have a paddle that came with the boat.  I don't consider it important but it got checked by LEO's once.   I have all the "required" stuff, and believe most of it is necessary.  I also have a NOCO jump box.  I keep one in my boat, as well as one in my truck.  I charge them monthly.   I've never needed it but I've jumped several people on the lake, as well as at the landing.   I've towed a couple boats back to the landing.  One had a busted lower, the other was just out of gas.   Both offered to pay me but I wouldn't accept.  Hopefully if I need a tow someone will be around.    (I'd gladly pay if I needed a tow)

 

 

I've also got a decent First Aid kit.  A few years ago A friend of mine (who happens to be a first responder) cut his leg while fishing alone.  He barely missed his femoral artery, but did hit some kind of important vessel near it.   His quick thinking, and a good first aid kit, with a tourniquet saved his life.  He called 911 and met paramedics at the landing.   

 

I urge everyone take some basic first aid classes.  It may save someone's life, even your own.  

[Crow Horse]

14 minutes ago, Woody B said:

There's all kinds of stuff that we should keep on our boats.  I have a paddle that came with the boat.  I don't consider it important but it got checked by LEO's once.   I have all the "required" stuff, and believe most of it is necessary.  I also have a NOCO jump box.  I keep one in my boat, as well as one in my truck.  I charge them monthly.   I've never needed it but I've jumped several people on the lake, as well as at the landing.   I've towed a couple boats back to the landing.  One had a busted lower, the other was just out of gas.   Both offered to pay me but I wouldn't accept.  Hopefully if I need a tow someone will be around.    (I'd gladly pay if I needed a tow)

 

 

I've also got a decent First Aid kit.  A few years ago A friend of mine (who happens to be a first responder) cut his leg while fishing alone.  He barely missed his femoral artery, but did hit some kind of important vessel near it.   His quick thinking, and a good first aid kit, with a tourniquet saved his life.  He called 911 and met paramedics at the landing.   

 

I urge everyone take some basic first aid classes.  It may save someone's life, even your own.  

I carry a small IFAK on my yak but have a huge one in my truck. Having some training in first aid can be a life saver. The time to do that training is before you need it and not after....

[airshot]

9 hours ago, cyclops2 said:

When you are out before the season starts in your area ?????????  👎

Death by Hypothermia in the water or soaking wet body is a real problem.

 

VHF radio...Cellphone... and a long enough anchor setup are life savers.    I always run EACH fuel tank ...COMPLETLY  DRY... That always allows ALL WATER in the tank to be sucked out with just a few seconds of rough running before complete empty tank stoppage.  So many little things to learn about boating.    😀

I have a small 12v fuel pump with a hose that reaches to the bottom of ny fuel tank thru the fill opening.  A couple times a year, when the tank is low, I suck it dry and check for water or other contaminates.  So far nothing, but...I do only use one local farmer owned fuel station to fill my boat.  The tanks there are very well maintained !!  Makes a big difference where you buy your fuel !!