General tips needed for first timers

Take along a small anchor with sufficient line, life jackets, flashlight and
a whistle.

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"news" wrote in message

 > Hi,
 >
 > We have bought a SeaHawk II inflatable and plan to take it for camping
this
 > coming weekend. This is the first time we are owning() a boat so I would
 > appreciate it if somebody could answer the following for us,
 > 1) If the boat is damaged and the air leaks, are there patches available.
If
 > yes, can somebody suggest a good brand.
 > 2) How do we park the boat. Is it better to take it out of water when we
are
 > done or keep it in water. In either case, how do we make sure that the
 > boat's position is not effected because of wind or water.
 > Any other tips would really be appreciated.
 >
 > Thanks ,
 > y.
 >
 >
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"news" wrote in message

 > Hi,
 >
 > We have bought a SeaHawk II inflatable and plan to take it for camping
this
 > coming weekend.
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I was looking at the Sea Hawk 11 at Costco tonight. They want $ 139.00 CDN
for it. I would use it mainly as a tender for my mini-cruiser sailboat. At
this point I'm weighing the pros & cons over a hard dink.
Sea Hawk is cheaper, easier to transport and even carry aboard the sailboat.
Also less chance of scratching the 'mother ship'.
The hard dink would be a lot easier to row and more durable

How long does it take to inflate?
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"Len Krauss" wrote in message

 > Take along a small anchor with sufficient line, life jackets, flashlight
and
 > a whistle.

Don't know this boat, but how about, "If it has a drain plug, always be sure
to....".

You know the rest.

There was a guy on one of the groups that always used to talk about making a
checklist to go over before setting out, and having it laminated and keeping
in the boat. Of course, -I- don't need one of those, but...

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"Stay calm. Be brave. Wait for the signs."

regards,

Frank Johansen
Aurora, Ontario
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Before you worry about docking...take a powersquadrons course! Rookies
do rookie things (surprise surprise...). The courses are inexpensive, and
teach you the basic stuff, rules of the road, right of way, and yes mooring.
All too often I see someone who is obviously inexperienced getting
caught in a situation that an experienced boater would never allow
themselves anywhere near.

2cents
B
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If a dinghy is ever going to be driven by a motor, get your Pleasure
Craft Operator Card (PCOC) now will save time later.

From <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://boatingincanada.com/pcoc.html:" target="_blank">http://boatingincanada.com/pcoc.html:</a>
Operators of "boats" (pleasure craft fitted with a motor and
used for recreational purposes) require a PCOC* if they are:
Born after April 1, 1983.
Operating a boat or PWC under 4 metres (13.1').
Operating a boat after September 15, 2009.
...

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news wrote:
 > Hi,
 >
 > We have bought a SeaHawk II inflatable and plan to take it for camping this
 > coming weekend. This is the first time we are owning() a boat so I would
 > appreciate it if somebody could answer the following for us,
 > 1) If the boat is damaged and the air leaks, are there patches available. If
 > yes, can somebody suggest a good brand.
 > 2) How do we park the boat. Is it better to take it out of water when we are
 > done or keep it in water. In either case, how do we make sure that the
 > boat's position is not effected because of wind or water.
 > Any other tips would really be appreciated.
 >
 > Thanks ,
 > y.
 >
 >

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