Dumb stuff people say about boats

When explaining to a classmate that I was on crutches due to a wakeboarding incident where I came down from a double up wrong and tore my ACL, he asked "What kind of boat do you ride behind to get that kind of air? A sea-doo?" Even after trying to explain the difference he was unwavering in his understanding that a sea-doo boat was the best on the market....so I kicked him in the teeth...

Joel, I hear ya on that...When we took friends out skiing, I would normally let the husband drive my (at the time ) Tique.

One time we took a couple out that didnt do a lot of skiing. This guys wife was small.. probably barely over 100 lbs. I told him to get the slack out of the rope and when she was ready, just nudge the throttle lightly. He said he was used to it. That his dad had a "fish and ski" boat. He slams about 3/4 throttle, out of the hole, literally pulled her out of the bindings. Not once but two or three times.

When it was his turn to ski, he got in the water and put both skis on. I told him..."Hold on"....

62 wood wrote: When it was his turn to ski, he got in the water and put both skis on. I told him..."Hold on"....

Awesome

Charles Atlas couldn't have held on to that rope, and he didn't give me a chance to return the favor.

My wife hade some of her friends up this summer, and one of there husbands wanted to slalom ski. From what I was told he had 4 failed attempts on the last time he told my wife (who is one of the best inboard drivers I know) she was doing it wrong she just needs to nail it, So she did and he dislocated his shoulder

Overall, I get good comments from strangers and friends.

The joy is in my full time I/O friends driving the boat and the shock on their face on how much muscle a 16ft boat can have. It just surprises people over and over every summer.

From time to time I run into REAL Correct Craft people...the conversations are always great.

One of my favorites came from my 6 year old grandson, Kaleb. He loves to go "catfishin'" with his dad. One of the times we took him out with us last summer he asked.. "Grandpa, can we go fishing"?

I have always told anyone that even hints at fishing in my inboard... "I dont allow worms in my boat"!

Kaleb's response. "What about dippin' bait"?


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SN206 wrote: "Why do they call it a "tow" boat?

Because it's designed for pulling TOWables.... You can't call em tubes anymore because of the advanced technology in designing them.


Only things I've experienced in the 12 years that I've owned mine was......

" Hey Man, that sure is a nice looking boat there. What kind is it?"

" Uhhhhhhh, It's a Ski Nautique. There's a huge decal down the side of the boat."

"Oh, Yeah I guess so..... That thing looks good for a 2001 model!"

After I get done chuckling as this guy obviously knows nothing about Ski Boats and this conversation is taking place at a gas station close to the lake..

" Well, actually it's a 88 model."

"What,   you gotta be kiddin' me.....This is a 88? Then why does it have 2001 on the side?"

Needless to say I give the guy a quick education till the tank is full then I high tail it out of there.


Another one was from a Senior Citizen.....

"Hey, that sure is a nice boat you got there....what kind is it?"

"It's a Correct Craft Ski Nautique 2001"

" Oh, You mean Chris Craft?"

" No sir, Correct Craft...they are made in Fla. It's a competition ski boat"

"Ohhhhh, Do you ever do any fishing out of it?"

"Uhhhhhhhh, No Sir, its primary purpose in life is to pull skiers."

"Oh I see, I thought maybe you used it for fishing. I see that huge cover in the middle and figured it was a live well in the center of the boat."

At this point it was all I could do from keep from laughing and embarassing the old man. I realize that he just doesn't know but it was still the darndest thing I ever heard......

"No sir; that's the engine cover. There is a 351 under there."

"Wow, a 351? you must get to your fishing spot in a hurry."

"Yes, sir I do.... It's a beatiful day to be on the lake, you have a great day!"

I got in the Durango and started laughing as I couldn't contain myself any longer. The girls asked... "Dad....what is so funny?"

My friends are always busting on me about being anal with my boat.Their boats sit out uncovered all summer and it shows.When i bust on them for their boats looking like hell i get the same respose"its a boat.its meant to be wet!".

"Permission to come ABOARD!" I really hate that.

and passengers who think it is helpful to pull in the ropes as soon as the skier goes down. I have had more ropes caught in the prop because the rope wasn't where I thought it was.

Yea, the boom is longer than the mast. Makes for an odd shaped sail.

Hi Matt,
I remember some people bustin on you for your post about no wake a long time ago. You know I have seen you drive in no wake zones in front of my place, and there is nothing to complain about. I wish they all drove like you.
I hope you stop in for a refreshment next year. I should have a guest dock by then.

john b wrote: Hi Matt, I remember some people bustin on you for your post about no wake a long time ago. You know I have seen you drive in no wake zones in front of my place, and there is nothing to complain about. I wish they all drove like you. I hope you stop in for a refreshment next year. I should have a guest dock by then.

I'l be up for the 4th for sure, already have the time off. I'm hoping to take the first two weeks in July off, but we'll see.

Can't wait to get up there though...

P71_CrownVic wrote:    And don't drink or eat in my boat either.

I can understand you banning my Cheetos, but a guy has to hydrate!

Dennis, the very intoxicated pontoon boat fisherman, claims my stock 88 ski nautique buzzed him @80 mph last fall.