What are your boat "Rules"?

Bowen · Posted: Jun 02, 2011 6:35 pm Post subject:

Nauty, I'm good for getting that ding in the gelcoat fixed (as it was my fault). Embarassed

The offer I made the day it happened still stands.

Goochy · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 470

I am a proud Boat Nazi ! Very Happy

Its MY boat and MY rules ! If you do not like them " STAY AT HOME ! " My Last 3 Malibu boats I bought NEW , they ALL looked showroom cond , when I sold them . My 2001 VLX , I sold sight unseen , and he wrote me a thank you note, after he got it . . All my boats had 300-700 Hrs , all looked brand new inside and out . Its a hard job , keeping a boat in showroom cond , lots of cleaning , and lots of RULES ! To me its worth it ! My 2007 LSV looks showroom cond ! Cool

with 450 hrs on it .

MY rules
you ride you wipe down ! ( ANY AGE !)
you ride you SHOULD offer gas money
NO smoking
No drinking
No jumping or playing around the boat ( unless off swim deck )
If you eat anything , have a towel in your lap
No tie offs, no hanging out , if boats in water we are riding ( go to cabin to hang out , in the AC ! )
No shoes
No NEW swim suits or New towels ( WASH 1st )
Always pull rope if ride is done
No jumping or acting crazy inside boat
No yelling " SNAKE " or " HELP " unless its REAL !!!! NO joking !
If you do not help or follow the rules , NO invite back !

I do not have any kids yet , but a do take out kids alot . They all know the rules , and they always try to help . We always have fun , just have alot of rules in my boat ! We boat on a busy , very busy !!! Waterway , so we have to be on watch at all times

THE BOAT NAZI ! GOOCHY Very Happy

Bambamski · Posted: Jun 03, 2011 6:16 am Post subject:

-No shoes
-Help wipe down the boat
-no booze
-no snacks that will leave a stain
-Stereo controls and music is at the discretion of the captain, however the person riding gets to listen to their music, yes even a little Justin if that's what they want... I have girls what can i say.
- I think the number one rule is to have fun, if you want to complain, your cold, your wet, your what ever please don't come back. Hanging on the boat is suppose to be fun, if your not having fun please stay home!

oh and bikini tops are optional, although I don't have much luck with that rule

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Chattwake · Posted: Jun 03, 2011 11:47 am Post subject:

Wakebrad, Ditto. No booze? Really? No me, that's like saying "no fun" or "no boobs" or "no bathing suits" or "no wakeboards" or "no humor" or "no smiling" or "no sunshine" Smile

To each their own, but DAMN!

Bowen · Posted: Jun 03, 2011 3:20 pm Post subject:

3MileBayWaker · Posted: Jun 06, 2011 12:08 am Post subject:

I'm liking some of these rules..gonna have to add them to my list... here's mine.

My boat runs on gas, not thanks. Pitch in some money, girls who show tits can ride free once.
Yes my boat says I can fit 9 riders, no more than 5 (rarely 6) including myself, no you can't bring a tag a long unless you ask. They will be left behind.
NO shoes, flip flops only and must be taken off prior to entry.
ONE cooler besides the built in one, no I will not make exceptions as there is only so much space.
NO smoking, if were anchored at the sand bar you can do it off my boat.
No Doritos, Cheetos, messy chips, chocolate, kool-aid, grape soda, etc.
If you wish to bring food, cold cuts, sandwiches, veggie sticks, power-bars are welcomed. We'll hit up the on lake restaurant if we get hungry.
Take a deuce before leaving shore, I will not return to the launch for your # 2 bowl movement an hour later.
Don't bring any bad Chi on my boat, if your going to be miserable then stay home.
Don't touch my STEREO unless I direct you to.
If you bring your girl friend, NO PDA!!! I don't with mine, no one wants to feel like a 3rd or 4th wheel who are single.
If you get cold easily, bring a hoody on cloudy days because if you start being pissy I won't let you back on next time because you were annoying.
No useless riders, your here to wakeboard and have a good time.
No glass bottles, rinse your cans out when finished.
Pack it in, pack it out. Don't leave your trash on my boat.
NO you can't drive my boat unless you own one yourself, and have a NYS boating license.
NO TUBING - unless its a windy day and no glassy cheddar is avail.
If you wakeboard, you know the inherent risks. You cannot sue me for your own stupidity.
Stow your towels, they can, have, and will fly out. No I will not turn around to fetch it, they sink like rocks when wet.
I have my own personal board, no you cannot ride it. The community board is open to anyone.

Thats just a few of my own...

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Are the people you invite out on your boat so disrespectful of you and your property that you need this many rules?

JV · Posted: Jun 06, 2011 10:42 am Post subject:

Seriously. I've never had rules on my boat, nor am I anal about what people do. I just try to keep good friends. Everyone gets a day or two audition. Walk around the cushions with shoes on, drink our beer but bring none of your own, ride for an hour when there's people waiting, don't offer to help clean-up, hit on one of the guy's girlfriends, invite yourself for next time, etc...then don't expect future invitations. Problem solved. Maybe I've just been lucky, but most of my friends have been gracious and respectful.

And I don't ask for money, so if you're going to take advantage of a friend's overtrusting passiveness and not contribute, then I don't want you around anyway. It's worth $20 to me to figure out what kind of person you are.

3MileBayWaker · Posted: Jun 06, 2011 11:58 am Post subject:

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

I'd find better friends.

FlyZone CR · Posted: Jun 06, 2011 6:25 pm Post subject:

Agreed.

Goochy · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 470

PimpinD2 · Posted: Jun 07, 2011 4:25 am Post subject:

my rules...

-have fun.
-apologize if you think you messed something up
-bring beer
-you better smoke 420
-i dont care about shoes
-ill wash the boat since i can do it better than you

tazman7 · Posted: Jun 27, 2011 6:46 am Post subject:

Gas money?? haha!!!! Ive never even been offered.

Brando86 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 73 City: Decatur

I'm pretty easy on my crew.

-One cooler other than the built in cooler, MAX
-Gas money at least every other time out, even if only $10
-Clean up after yourself
-I dont care what you have to eat/drink, but if you spill it you're staying behind to clean it up.
-no shoes on the vinyl
-Drive when I feel like relaxing

Jet · Posted: Jun 27, 2011 9:51 am Post subject:

note to self..do NOT ask these people out on the boat again. Thats the rules. lol

Ryan Fitzgerald · Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2011 Posts: 15 City: Atlanta

My rules are the same as most others, No shoes, no dogs (with exception of my own dog of coarse) Wipe down after every use, etc. Two rules that sound kinda crazy but will really help with your boats longevity are, Before I put the cover on I Always pop the cushions/seat out so you can get air under them and to keep seats from mildewing. Also when covered I keep A citronella candle in the floor (not lit of coarse) to keep bugs/spiders out. My other rule gets me made fun of the most, But it's my biggest!!! NO WATER IN THE BOAT!!! If you get in the water to swim/wake or what ever get a towel and dry off on the platform before you get in the boat. I just traded in my 93 ski ray last year on a new Malibu. My dad bought that ski ray brand new in 93 and because of those rules it looked damn near brand new when I traded it in last year!
Enjoy
Ryan Very Happy

Indyxc · Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2010 Posts: 10

-No Shoes
-No color drinks
-No messy snacks
-No bronzing sun tan lotions
-Drip dry in the rear of the boat
-Bring some beer or gas money.

I had one person come over (I live on the lake), ate my food, drank my beer, went on the boat, and when he got back, he had to go all the sudden, not offering anything or clean up. He wonders why he's doesn't get invited.

Another friend of a friend balked at the no shoe rule. I said, when we're at your house, going on your boat, you can make the rules. He then looked down, and took of his shoes.

I'm very particular about my stuff. I worked my ASS off to get it, so if you don't want to respect it, you don't go.

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

Indyxc · Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2010 Posts: 10

Yeah of course...

However, there is a difference between standing on the swim platform for 10 seconds to let the major stream of water return to the lake, vs letting that major stream of water get into the vdrive compartment sides, which on a malibu is not self draining. (just pools in the rear where the swim platform brackets are).

bftskir · Outlaw Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 118

what about the PLUG?

drain out water and replace plug or leave it out when on the lift?

you don't want water left sitting in the boat/bilge

skyguy · Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 2011 Posts: 41 City: Fairfield Bay

HHI Dave · Posted: Sep 30, 2011 5:15 pm Post subject: