Happy to finally be aboard!!!!!!!

[dougiemn]

Mechanical inspection and survey completed and passed with flying colors on a 2001 396!

First boat ever and am so looking forward to putting it in the water in 2018!!!!!

Both kids are away at college and my wife and I are now empty nesters. We are so looking forward to crusing the Mississippi and the St. Croix with friends and just relaxing on the water.

For fellow Carver owners in Mn, what is the go to company as far as service and possible upgrades to our boat? It looks like we will be in Prescott for the 2018 season but not sure after that.

TIA!

Doug and Christie

[bud37]

Welcome to the forum and Carver....first boat ever, you must be excited......good luck with her and your adventures.......

[waybomb]

Welcome aboard.

Please, take at least a basic boating coarse. Online Power Squadron, or others available,
And I'd also suggest hiring a Captain or if you have a buddy boat owner, have them go with you out on the river and have them help you learn your boat. Not just how to pilot it, but basic contingency planning for problems and learning the various systems.

Also suggest an all chain rode, along with a premium windless; all that's going to stop you safely in that river if something goes wrong is an anchor you can deploy quickly. That river is moving and you ain't stopping it!

[Viper]

Congrats and welcome aboard

[SeattleCaptain]

Congrats! bought my 4207 on the St. Croix and I really liked Tim at Windmill Marina in Afton, he was a pleasure to work with and knowledgeable.

And please go out with a Captain the first few times! Wing dams and stumpfieds oh my!

[dougiemn]

Source of the post Congrats! bought my 4207 on the St. Croix and I really liked Tim at Windmill Marina in Afton, he was a pleasure to work with and knowledgeable.

And please go out with a Captain the first few times! Wing dams and stumpfieds oh my!

Tim was stellar in getting someone out to do the mechanical. Looking forward to meeting him on a trip to the north.

Spent some time on the water with the current owner(we close on Friday). Will do much more with people who are qualified. I drive combines/semis/4wd tractors for a living so the size doesn't bother me. I just need to get used to how the boat reacts and at what speed it reacts. Can't wait for next spring already!

[tomschauer]

Welcome and best of luck.
As you are learning to run and enjoy your new boat, please keep in mind, that the boat has no brakes, and the "road" you are travelling on never stops moving underneath you. As such, it is nothing like operating a semi or other land based vehicle. Just takes a bit of practice.

[RGrew176]

Welcome Aboard. Like others have said take a safe boating course from either the Power Squadron or Coast Guard. One of the benefits is many insurance companies give a 5% discount off your insurance premium once you complete a course.

For a first boat you jumped through the 2 footitis situation from the get go. Good luck with your yacht. Hope you have a great and safe 2018 season.

[dougiemn]

Anyone in the Prescott Wi vicinity that would consider some training with me in 2018? Cicars,Bourbon, or cash or a combination of all mentioned?

Cheers!!!!!!

[mjk1040]

Ahoy and Welcome! You'll be fine! Enjoy her!