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Hello,
When I was a youngster, my uncle took me boating and skiing on the Mississippi and other rivers and resevoirs often. He taught me about how to read a channel, the bouy markers, and how to ski and have the best time of my life. That was over 30 years ago. For many reasons, I was not able to expand on and enjoy this great recreational activity since, until now. I am buying a small, [just like he had], 16' runabout with an older 85 horse two stroke motor, but affordable for me, and I'm thinking a good place to start. It's reasonably priced but I'm a little uncertain about the motor due to its age. I figure I can replace or repair it without too much expense. What encourages me about the boat is that the man who owns it invested over a $1,000 in a nice full canvas top that is high enough to stand up in, and a new, very nice trailer that he said was more than $1,500. He wants $3,500 for the entire package. We're taking it out this afternoon. If I do buy this boat, I'll be using it on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Oregon. I want to educate myself on what my uncle began. How can I best do that? Thanks for reading! |
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Cornpone wrote: Hello, When I was a youngster, my uncle took me boating and skiing on the Mississippi and other rivers and resevoirs often. He taught me about how to read a channel, the bouy markers, and how to ski and have the best time of my life. That was over 30 years ago. For many reasons, I was not able to expand on and enjoy this great recreational activity since, until now. I am buying a small, [just like he had], 16' runabout with an older 85 horse two stroke motor, but affordable for me, and I'm thinking a good place to start. It's reasonably priced but I'm a little uncertain about the motor due to its age. I figure I can replace or repair it without too much expense. What encourages me about the boat is that the man who owns it invested over a $1,000 in a nice full canvas top that is high enough to stand up in, and a new, very nice trailer that he said was more than $1,500. He wants $3,500 for the entire package. We're taking it out this afternoon. If I do buy this boat, I'll be using it on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Oregon. I want to educate myself on what my uncle began. How can I best do that? Thanks for reading! Get a copy of Chapman's. Some of it will be overkill for river boating, but much of it would be applicable. Just ask for "Chapman's" at the marine supply store, they'll know exactly what you need. Consider taking a "refresher" course from one of the local power squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary groups. You'll not only clarify a lot of the things your uncle taught you 30 years ago, but you might meet some new friends with which to go boating. You're going to need to pass a "mimimal boating education" requirement in Oregon, anyway, and after taking one of these courses you are virtually always certified. Have fun! |
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What Chuck said.
"Don White" wrote in message ... Cornpone wrote: Hello, When I was a youngster, my uncle took me boating and skiing on the Mississippi and other rivers and resevoirs often. He taught me about how to read a channel, the bouy markers, and how to ski and have the best time of my life. That was over 30 years ago. For many reasons, I was not able to expand on and enjoy this great recreational activity since, until now. I am buying a small, [just like he had], 16' runabout with an older 85 horse two stroke motor, but affordable for me, and I'm thinking a good place to start. It's reasonably priced but I'm a little uncertain about the motor due to its age. I figure I can replace or repair it without too much expense. What encourages me about the boat is that the man who owns it invested over a $1,000 in a nice full canvas top that is high enough to stand up in, and a new, very nice trailer that he said was more than $1,500. He wants $3,500 for the entire package. We're taking it out this afternoon. If I do buy this boat, I'll be using it on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Oregon. I want to educate myself on what my uncle began. How can I best do that? Thanks for reading! At this point...a good outboard mechanic might come in handy. When I bought my new to me sailboat home, I asked how much it would cost for a checkout on my 1986 6hp Evinrude. Dealer said about $ 75.00. I ended up just buying spark plugs, new gear oil, lubricating grease, manual etc and running it in a tub of water. |
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wrote: Yes, you should be able to get a copy of Chapman's from amazon.com The full, official title is Chapman Piloting, Seamanship, & Small Boat Handling. Even though you *could* get Chapman's from Amazon, you might consider patronizing a local, independent seller of nautical books or chandlery instead. My personal practice is to support the local boating infrastructure when at all possible, and order from some soulless, non-boating, mega marketeer very reluctantly. I agree with supporting local business, and I do, but I don't have the necessary time in many cases, as I usually start work before they open, and am still working long after they close. In my haste to find this book, I indeed searched Amazon for it immediately, and only came up with one marine related title on entering "Chapman's." That was "Chapman's Guide to Piloting - 63rd Edition." Thinking that had to be what you were talking about, I ordered it. Then after checking back here and finding your statement of the complete title, I promptly cancelled it. They ignored that directive, then sent it anyway. I've bought on the internet for many years now and am finding myself increasingly dis-satisfied with the behavior of seller's all the time. I won't buy from Amazon, or Boater's World any more. You don't need a "license" to drive a boat in Oregon, but you will be required to get a passing grade in a boating education course. According to http://www.boatoregon.com/ only if I'm younger than 50 in the year 2006. I'm not, I'm well over that. You will be required to carry a card when you boat confirming that you have done so, and if a law enforcement officer stops you for any reason he or she can demand to see it. Most of the qualifying courses are very low cost, or even free. (Some use Chapman's as the textbook, but in those cases you are required to own or purchase the book even if the instruction itself is free of charge). Thanks again for your time. |
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"Cornpone" wrote in message ... wrote: wrote: Yes, you should be able to get a copy of Chapman's from amazon.com The full, official title is Chapman Piloting, Seamanship, & Small Boat Handling. Even though you *could* get Chapman's from Amazon, you might consider patronizing a local, independent seller of nautical books or chandlery instead. My personal practice is to support the local boating infrastructure when at all possible, and order from some soulless, non-boating, mega marketeer very reluctantly. I agree with supporting local business, and I do, but I don't have the necessary time in many cases, as I usually start work before they open, and am still working long after they close. In my haste to find this book, I indeed searched Amazon for it immediately, and only came up with one marine related title on entering "Chapman's." That was "Chapman's Guide to Piloting - 63rd Edition." Thinking that had to be what you were talking about, I ordered it. Then after checking back here and finding your statement of the complete title, I promptly cancelled it. They ignored that directive, then sent it anyway. I've bought on the internet for many years now and am finding myself increasingly dis-satisfied with the behavior of seller's all the time. I won't buy from Amazon, or Boater's World any more. You don't need a "license" to drive a boat in Oregon, but you will be required to get a passing grade in a boating education course. According to http://www.boatoregon.com/ only if I'm younger than 50 in the year 2006. I'm not, I'm well over that. You will be required to carry a card when you boat confirming that you have done so, and if a law enforcement officer stops you for any reason he or she can demand to see it. Most of the qualifying courses are very low cost, or even free. (Some use Chapman's as the textbook, but in those cases you are required to own or purchase the book even if the instruction itself is free of charge). Thanks again for your time. It is the correct book, but should be the 64th edition when I looked at Amazon. |
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Cornpone wrote:
wrote: wrote: Yes, you should be able to get a copy of Chapman's from amazon.com The full, official title is Chapman Piloting, Seamanship, & Small Boat Handling. Even though you *could* get Chapman's from Amazon, you might consider patronizing a local, independent seller of nautical books or chandlery instead. My personal practice is to support the local boating infrastructure when at all possible, and order from some soulless, non-boating, mega marketeer very reluctantly. I agree with supporting local business, and I do, but I don't have the necessary time in many cases, as I usually start work before they open, and am still working long after they close. In my haste to find this book, I indeed searched Amazon for it immediately, and only came up with one marine related title on entering "Chapman's." That was "Chapman's Guide to Piloting - 63rd Edition." Thinking that had to be what you were talking about, I ordered it. Then after checking back here and finding your statement of the complete title, I promptly cancelled it. They ignored that directive, then sent it anyway. I've bought on the internet for many years now and am finding myself increasingly dis-satisfied with the behavior of seller's all the time. I won't buy from Amazon, or Boater's World any more. You don't need a "license" to drive a boat in Oregon, but you will be required to get a passing grade in a boating education course. According to http://www.boatoregon.com/ only if I'm younger than 50 in the year 2006. I'm not, I'm well over that. You will be required to carry a card when you boat confirming that you have done so, and if a law enforcement officer stops you for any reason he or she can demand to see it. Most of the qualifying courses are very low cost, or even free. (Some use Chapman's as the textbook, but in those cases you are required to own or purchase the book even if the instruction itself is free of charge). Thanks again for your time. That's funny. I have had the 63rd edition for at least three years now... must be a 64th or maybe 65th edition out. Article in a national boating magazine recommended either 'Chapman's Piloting' or 'Annapolis Book of Seamanship'. (get both if you can afford it) http://us.binnacle.com/index.php?cPath=61_69 |
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Calif Bill wrote: "Cornpone" wrote in message ... wrote: wrote: Yes, you should be able to get a copy of Chapman's from amazon.com The full, official title is Chapman Piloting, Seamanship, & Small Boat Handling. Even though you *could* get Chapman's from Amazon, you might consider patronizing a local, independent seller of nautical books or chandlery instead. My personal practice is to support the local boating infrastructure when at all possible, and order from some soulless, non-boating, mega marketeer very reluctantly. I agree with supporting local business, and I do, but I don't have the necessary time in many cases, as I usually start work before they open, and am still working long after they close. In my haste to find this book, I indeed searched Amazon for it immediately, and only came up with one marine related title on entering "Chapman's." That was "Chapman's Guide to Piloting - 63rd Edition." Thinking that had to be what you were talking about, I ordered it. Then after checking back here and finding your statement of the complete title, I promptly cancelled it. They ignored that directive, then sent it anyway. I've bought on the internet for many years now and am finding myself increasingly dis-satisfied with the behavior of seller's all the time. I won't buy from Amazon, or Boater's World any more. You don't need a "license" to drive a boat in Oregon, but you will be required to get a passing grade in a boating education course. According to http://www.boatoregon.com/ only if I'm younger than 50 in the year 2006. I'm not, I'm well over that. You will be required to carry a card when you boat confirming that you have done so, and if a law enforcement officer stops you for any reason he or she can demand to see it. Most of the qualifying courses are very low cost, or even free. (Some use Chapman's as the textbook, but in those cases you are required to own or purchase the book even if the instruction itself is free of charge). Thanks again for your time. It is the correct book, but should be the 64th edition when I looked at Amazon. Did they officially change the title? I concur that it is undoubtedly the same book. My copy is from the early 1980's- could something have changed since then? :-) Nearly everybody just calls it "Chapman's," of course. |
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