Thread: 5 stages of boat ownership :D

Towed the boat down to Auckland for first service today. Actually made it this time, all the wheels stayed attached to the car. Bet I was the most hated man in Northland this morning, sorry!

it happens. Best bet is to check the wheel bearings on a regular basis.

If you don't know how to do it, go to a garage and get them to show you how.

I've seen this heaps of times on the coast. Wheel bearings are knackered, outer bearing seizes, this in turn snaps stub axle off. Axle is now stuffed. call a tow truck, prepare yourself for a bill!!

it is much easier and cheaper to check them..........

Unfortunately, it was my local garage that stuffed it up the day before and signed off it's WOF. They admitted they fucked up, apologised and covered my costs which weren't insignificant. I'm not exactly happy, but content with the outcome.

Talking about boating out of the sea...are you gents naturally born with "sea legs", or some of you actually conquered sea sicks by go out often? Or maybe there is magic pill?
I throw up all the time on boat, on kayak is ok, so for now without sea legs, a Yamaha wave runner jetski is my best option.

Originally Posted by Black Rabbit

Talking about boating out of the sea...are you gents naturally born with "sea legs", or some of you actually conquered sea sicks by go out often? Or maybe there is magic pill?

Depending on the person, it's one, two or three of those things. My humble observation is that Asian genes do not travel well on the water.

I discovered I get sea sick after buying a boat
I believe the wave period can play a big part in it. I use sea legs now and that works pretty well. Not quite as well as leaving the boat in the garage though

Originally Posted by Black Rabbit

Talking about boating out of the sea...are you gents naturally born with "sea legs", or some of you actually conquered sea sicks by go out often? Or maybe there is magic pill?
I throw up all the time on boat, on kayak is ok, so for now without sea legs, a Yamaha wave runner jetski is my best option.

@Woodys got the answer

1- First indication of the onset is feeling hot. Take off some outer clothing and hat.
2- Don't look down. Look at horizon.
3- Never drink coffee. Instead drink a can of cocacola.
You'll be fine.

The first two, I was always trying to do, but you know there were some works for me alone, such as bleeding the fish, anchor stuck on seabed; pump the gas etc, my wife tried to help me, so that I can avoid some sea sick.
And the third, I was totally wrong and thank you for let me know. I usually took two cup of long black in the morning and wait others to wake up and get ready, and one white on the way to the boat.

Originally Posted by rugerman

I discovered I get sea sick after buying a boat

Should we post this to campfire joke section?

Originally Posted by Woody

1- First indication of the onset is feeling hot. Take off some outer clothing and hat.
2- Don't look down. Look at horizon.
3- Never drink coffee. Instead drink a can of cocacola.
You'll be fine.

Sounds like my sex life @Woody

The best remedy for sea sickness is to stand under a tree.
The second best is to eat chocolate....it won't stop you feeling or being sick but it tastes good on the way up as well.

To own a boat, go out there and spend on, is one part of my dream. Still I check trademe listings regularly for a boat/ yacht I enjoy very much. But, the question is like my wife asked me that...you are sea sick man, then who should be the captain?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

The best remedy for sea sickness is to stand under a tree.
The second best is to eat chocolate....it won't stop you feeling or being sick but it tastes good on the way up as well.

This should goes to campfire joke section, good stuff.