My buddy bought me a book: "Getting Started in Power Boating" by Armstrong. What a great book! I learned more from that book than on my own, or from the coast guard class. Anchoring? Don't shut off your engine until your anchor is set, and start your engine before you pull up the anchor. Both will help you stay off the rocks, or keep you from drifting into other boats. Good luck new boaters. Cheers!
Hey Wayne it looks like we are using the same marina on the Magothy that you are or did. Not knowing if you are still there but maybe we will see you next season at Atlantic Marina. This was our first season there with our new Robalo 227 and we are still learning the waters. Thanks for the video.
You have a wonderful cruising area down on the Chesapeake. Nice video showing off the area. Good advice on starting slow to get to know the boat and gain confidence.
Hello Wayne, my wife and I are in our 70s and will be buying a small boat in the Spring but not as old as your first one. I don't have the time to install all the equipment that you did on the first one. I will pay attention to what you have told us and should be safe on the water. Your videos are like a classroom and will listen to the teacher. Thank you Wayne and if we ever need any advice hopefully you'll still be in town. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gil in Massachusetts
Hello to you again Wayne, I enjoyed this trip you took. Your old boat needed a small GPS so you have checked your depth. Oh well you have a new boat now so no worries. Take care Be safe
Thanks!!! The old boat did have a Garmin with a depth meter, but it only worked at slow speeds and was mounted to the transom so it didn't show what was ahead!
Very cool. Try to be as prepared as you can and take your time. The biggest challenges I have are being worried about what other people think as they see me doing things wrong! And try to get a more experienced boater to go with you if you have the chance!
Good Stuff Boat Guy!!! I am seeing lots of videos on something I did not know existed right here on Y.T. and am quickly becoming more and more jealous! It seems you have what is known as the I.C.W. in eastern U.S.ofA.Sheltered waters where you can do long hauls in small craft.Dont have such a thing here in my corner of Canada. I bought my first powerboat at age 12 with money made at lawn mowing and newspaper delivery.Lots of sheltered bays here but nothing like I.C.W. CHEERS and lots of safe boating fun!
Yeah I’ve been learning about the ICW too. Sometimes people who are traveling it overnight on our river pretty close by. Some sections of the ICW are out in the ocean I believe, but there’s some interesting opportunities that’s for sure!
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@10:29 How to Safely Boat Downhill! My last trip under the Bay Bridge was a few months back when a pal asked me to co-pilot his boat from the Magothy to the South River to a yacht broker for a consignment sale. Weather and water conditions were identical to your trip. It was a fun excursion because he and his wife had strategically placed his truck at the broker's lot earlier that day. Annapolis is a beautiful little city.
Hello Wayne, your videos are very informative. I am waiting on my boat ,and was getting more information . Will you please do ace dip on how to take a boat out of a lift and how to dock in a lift. Thanks
7:10 Another word of advice. One should have enough fuel reserves to make the planned trip twice...as a commercial fisher, the. Dot recommence enough fuel to go out come back twice, but I do also try to apply this in pleasure boating aswell
Thanks for your videos, the waters remind me of going out with my father in the 1960's early 1970's fishing in the Cheasapeake Bay, I live in California now and thinking about getting my first boat. No experience except riding in a 12 foot boat rental somewhere in Maryland fishing in those waters, but I remember the Bay Bridge watching it from 7, 8, or 9 years old. I think in those days they were building a second span to the Bay Bridge. If u get a chance could u take a trip to the Potomac River Bridge that divides the State of Maryland from Virginia. If I remember right it's great fishing we caught Perch, Spot, Blue, and Rock fish, maybe in California they call it stripped bass, also there was a multicolored fish like a rainbow, I don't remember the name, but it was a lot of fun catching fish in Maryland and Virginia waters with my dad. It was nothing for my father and I to catch over 100+ fish in one outing in the 1960's in a 12 foot boat with a small hand held motor on the back..
3:45 My tip is, when your out an aboat, never turn the motor off because it may become difficult to restart or it might not start... And if one does shutdown the engine, one must be ready with an anchor ⚓
When I was a teenager, I used to launch a 14 foot Boston Whaler at Fort Armistead Park and run to Hart- Miller Island. I had no fear in that little boat! I now live in Florida, but do miss the Chesapeake Bay and it's tributaries.
@@WayneTheBoatGuy I was in my late teens and had no fear, then I became a Baltimore City Firefighter, until I got injured, and had to retire early. I now have a 1980 Sears 14 foot aluminum boat ( not a John boat ) with a 1969, 9.5 hp Evinrude motor on it. It's great for ponds and the Indian River that is here.
I have an 18 footer as well, a bowrider though. We are in the bowlers quarter area, and are new boaters. Whenever we try to go out in the bay, we get rocked around alot, is the bay mostly always choppy?
Hey thanks for the app Argo,!,just put in on my iPad.I’m hope to. Learn to use it over the winter. I have a 19 Aqusport the sm boats are more fun.Thanks for sharing
For that 6 mph zone if your boat is under 30 feet go into the crab trap area you’ll b fine and can go around 6 mph done I used to be able to do that in my 25 footer but now I copped a searay 370
I’m here on the shore and just about to purchase my first boat I’m curious if your from Maryland and know of some good spots into some bigger waters but the dock is kind of dead
preparing for a trip LIFE JACKETS 1st No life jacket no go. In Scotland we call children wains. So dont be a "Wain" Put a life jacket on first. That is crazy going out for a cruise in open water without a life jacket on. I appreciate that was filmed a while ago, but please please wear a LIFE JACKET at ALL TIMES. It is no good having it in the boat. One of those "lumpy waves " Could swamp your boat in dump you and everything else in to the deep blue, how are you supposed to reach your life jacket thats stowed away ??? One life people. Remember don't be a wain wear your life jacket at all times.
At the time, we had the 'required' life jackets on board - actually they were out on deck to make them quickly accessible. But they were the bulky orange things which are not pleasant at all to wear. It was a very hot/humid day and in our area, adults aren't required to wear them - just to have them accessible. Since then we have gotten some more comfortable ones, and this year I hope to have the lightweight fancy ones that aren't horrible in hot weather.
@@WayneTheBoatGuy I don't mean to be on your case Wayne believe me i love your videos. Please make sure you wear one(Life jacket) at all times on the water. Its ok having them on the deck. How can you get them if you are swamped ?? It doesn't matter if you are required to wear them or not. You SHOULD ALWAYS wear a life jacket. Its your life you are playing with. What would have happened if a big roller come in from the side and knocked gingy over ? Would he have time to grab a life jacket ?? Do you know how to go and retrieve a man over board. If the shock of the water doesn't make him pass out by the time you turn the boat you would be looking for a head the size of a soccer ball in all those waves. Do you honestly think you could have saved him ???? I will stop commenting on your videos, I will still watch them and i have subscribed for a wee while as you can see. Please please my friend be very mindful on the water. I have spoken to a lot of people who were glad they were wearing a "bulky orange thing" but never spoken to some one who..... well you get what i mean. Happy boating buddy Please stay safe on the water.
Andy - I’m not offended at all! I’d gladly buy you a pint or two if we met in person. Please feel free to comment any time and call me out - and I appreciate you helping to make me a better boater!
I have to second Andy's comment. I've been cruising on the Magothy and surroundings for over a couple of decades. Every year there is at least one fatality on the river. You have probably heard about the recent one on July 3rd (2022). In all the cases I am aware of, not one fatality was of a person wearing a life jacket. I will not leave the dock unless everyone on my boat has one. I endorse the inflatable style vests as they are comfortable in hot weather.
Sorry to my metric friends - I forgot to do all my metric conversions for this video!
My buddy bought me a book: "Getting Started in Power Boating" by Armstrong. What a great book! I learned more from that book than on my own, or from the coast guard class. Anchoring? Don't shut off your engine until your anchor is set, and start your engine before you pull up the anchor. Both will help you stay off the rocks, or keep you from drifting into other boats. Good luck new boaters. Cheers!
Tip: The transducer for depth/fish finders often do not work at high speed. I think it has to do with the disturbed water flow.
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This is a well throughout and inspiring video for a new boater! Thanks for sharing-your channel is AWESOME!!!
Hey Wayne it looks like we are using the same marina on the Magothy that you are or did. Not knowing if you are still there but maybe we will see you next season at Atlantic Marina. This was our first season there with our new Robalo 227 and we are still learning the waters. Thanks for the video.
Unrealistic! Theres no way your computer desk is that clean 😄 Great video and great use of all your shots!
LOL - thanks for joining me on that trip and shooting footage!
Enjoying my trip to Annapolis so far! Thanks for the experience!
You're welcome!! I can't wait to go back next summer.
13:40 they make a landmark, and if they light up at night, they help with navigation via the coastal constellation
You have a wonderful cruising area down on the Chesapeake. Nice video showing off the area. Good advice on starting slow to get to know the boat and gain confidence.
Yeah this is a neat area for recreational boaters.
Still learning and loving it. As usual Wayne, I look forward to your next video or adventure!
Awesome, thank you!
Hello Wayne, my wife and I are in our 70s and will be buying a small boat in the Spring but not as old as your first one. I don't have the time to install all the equipment that you did on the first one. I will pay attention to what you have told us and should be safe on the water. Your videos are like a classroom and will listen to the teacher. Thank you Wayne and if we ever need any advice hopefully you'll still be in town. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Gil in Massachusetts
Awesome trip! Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!!
Hello to you again Wayne,
I enjoyed this trip you took. Your old boat needed a small GPS so you have checked your depth. Oh well you have a new boat now so no worries.
Take care
Be safe
Thanks!!! The old boat did have a Garmin with a depth meter, but it only worked at slow speeds and was mounted to the transom so it didn't show what was ahead!
Thank you for this video I have a 17 foot renken, I haven't put it in the water and your video is helping me to prepare.
Very cool. Try to be as prepared as you can and take your time. The biggest challenges I have are being worried about what other people think as they see me doing things wrong! And try to get a more experienced boater to go with you if you have the chance!
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Good Stuff Boat Guy!!! I am seeing lots of videos on something I did not know existed right here on Y.T. and am quickly becoming more and more jealous! It seems you have what is known as the I.C.W. in eastern U.S.ofA.Sheltered waters where you can do long hauls in small craft.Dont have such a thing here in my corner of Canada.
I bought my first powerboat at age 12 with money made at lawn mowing and newspaper delivery.Lots of sheltered bays here but nothing like I.C.W. CHEERS and lots of safe boating fun!
Yeah I’ve been learning about the ICW too. Sometimes people who are traveling it overnight on our river pretty close by. Some sections of the ICW are out in the ocean I believe, but there’s some interesting opportunities that’s for sure!
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@10:29 How to Safely Boat Downhill! My last trip under the Bay Bridge was a few months back when a pal asked me to co-pilot his boat from the Magothy to the South River to a yacht broker for a consignment sale. Weather and water conditions were identical to your trip. It was a fun excursion because he and his wife had strategically placed his truck at the broker's lot earlier that day. Annapolis is a beautiful little city.
This helped me so much thank you !!
You're so welcome!
Hello Wayne, your videos are very informative. I am waiting on my boat ,and was getting more information . Will you please do ace dip on how to take a boat out of a lift and how to dock in a lift.
Thanks
Oooo I have a friend with a lift - I will try to do something with that soon!
7:10
Another word of advice.
One should have enough fuel reserves to make the planned trip twice...as a commercial fisher, the. Dot recommence enough fuel to go out come back twice, but I do also try to apply this in pleasure boating aswell
On this trip, we were never far from from a place to refuel if needed.
@@WayneTheBoatGuy ohh, didn't know, not so lucky here, kinda gotta do prefuel and bring extras
Thanks for your videos, the waters remind me of going out with my father in the 1960's early 1970's fishing in the Cheasapeake Bay, I live in California now and thinking about getting my first boat. No experience except riding in a 12 foot boat rental somewhere in Maryland fishing in those waters, but I remember the Bay Bridge watching it from 7, 8, or 9 years old. I think in those days they were building a second span to the Bay Bridge. If u get a chance could u take a trip to the Potomac River Bridge that divides the State of Maryland from Virginia. If I remember right it's great fishing we caught Perch, Spot, Blue, and Rock fish, maybe in California they call it stripped bass, also there was a multicolored fish like a rainbow, I don't remember the name, but it was a lot of fun catching fish in Maryland and Virginia waters with my dad. It was nothing for my father and I to catch over 100+ fish in one outing in the 1960's in a 12 foot boat with a small hand held motor on the back..
I recently read of someone saying the Potomac River Bridge was still a good a fishing spot - but probably not nearly as good as it was 50 years ago!
@@WayneTheBoatGuy Thanks for responding anyway.
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My tip is, when your out an aboat, never turn the motor off because it may become difficult to restart or it might not start... And if one does shutdown the engine, one must be ready with an anchor ⚓
7:55 that sounds ideal
When I was a teenager, I used to launch a 14 foot Boston Whaler at Fort Armistead Park and run to Hart- Miller Island. I had no fear in that little boat! I now live in Florida, but do miss the Chesapeake Bay and it's tributaries.
Wow - the waters getting to there can be quite lumpy! I can't imagine doing that in a 14 footer. Bravo!!
@@WayneTheBoatGuy I was in my late teens and had no fear, then I became a Baltimore City Firefighter, until I got injured, and had to retire early. I now have a 1980 Sears 14 foot aluminum boat ( not a John boat ) with a 1969, 9.5 hp Evinrude motor on it. It's great for ponds and the Indian River that is here.
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Great video
Thanks!
I have an 18 footer as well, a bowrider though. We are in the bowlers quarter area, and are new boaters. Whenever we try to go out in the bay, we get rocked around alot, is the bay mostly always choppy?
Hey thanks for the app Argo,!,just put in on my iPad.I’m hope to. Learn to use it over the winter. I have a 19 Aqusport the sm boats are more fun.Thanks for sharing
Very cool! Thank you for watching!!
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9:48 gps?? I'm impressed 👍
For that 6 mph zone if your boat is under 30 feet go into the crab trap area you’ll b fine and can go around 6 mph done I used to be able to do that in my 25 footer but now I copped a searay 370
We usually just go in the channel because there's so many crab traps!
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Thanks... but I'm still nervous ....lol...
It’s better to be nervous than reckless. I overthought that first trip for a month!
I’m here on the shore and just about to purchase my first boat I’m curious if your from Maryland and know of some good spots into some bigger waters but the dock is kind of dead
Are you looking for launch sites on the Eastern Shore that aren't heavily used?
Good one to learn how to get out and in
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700' of water that's like 112fathom, nearly a1/4 mile
Why were you going so slow
We actually got up to 20 knots a few times but with an old boat and engine - and slowing to shoot video we didn’t want to push it.
preparing for a trip LIFE JACKETS 1st No life jacket no go. In Scotland we call children wains. So dont be a "Wain" Put a life jacket on first. That is crazy going out for a cruise in open water without a life jacket on. I appreciate that was filmed a while ago, but please please wear a LIFE JACKET at ALL TIMES. It is no good having it in the boat. One of those "lumpy waves " Could swamp your boat in dump you and everything else in to the deep blue, how are you supposed to reach your life jacket thats stowed away ??? One life people. Remember don't be a wain wear your life jacket at all times.
At the time, we had the 'required' life jackets on board - actually they were out on deck to make them quickly accessible. But they were the bulky orange things which are not pleasant at all to wear. It was a very hot/humid day and in our area, adults aren't required to wear them - just to have them accessible. Since then we have gotten some more comfortable ones, and this year I hope to have the lightweight fancy ones that aren't horrible in hot weather.
@@WayneTheBoatGuy I don't mean to be on your case Wayne believe me i love your videos. Please make sure you wear one(Life jacket) at all times on the water.
Its ok having them on the deck. How can you get them if you are swamped ?? It doesn't matter if you are required to wear them or not. You SHOULD ALWAYS wear a life jacket. Its your life you are playing with. What would have happened if a big roller come in from the side and knocked gingy over ? Would he have time to grab a life jacket ?? Do you know how to go and retrieve a man over board. If the shock of the water doesn't make him pass out by the time you turn the boat you would be looking for a head the size of a soccer ball in all those waves. Do you honestly think you could have saved him ????
I will stop commenting on your videos, I will still watch them and i have subscribed for a wee while as you can see.
Please please my friend be very mindful on the water.
I have spoken to a lot of people who were glad they were wearing a "bulky orange thing" but never spoken to some one who..... well you get what i mean.
Happy boating buddy
Please stay safe on the water.
Andy - I’m not offended at all! I’d gladly buy you a pint or two if we met in person. Please feel free to comment any time and call me out - and I appreciate you helping to make me a better boater!
no life jackets. we will drown like men.
I have to second Andy's comment. I've been cruising on the Magothy and surroundings for over a couple of decades. Every year there is at least one fatality on the river. You have probably heard about the recent one on July 3rd (2022). In all the cases I am aware of, not one fatality was of a person wearing a life jacket. I will not leave the dock unless everyone on my boat has one. I endorse the inflatable style vests as they are comfortable in hot weather.
Don't tow your boat with the motor lifted up like that.
You don't drive a boat . Lol , you run a boat
Good point! We also have the terms "operate" and "conn" - but everyone understands "drive".
You pilot a boat.
@@kennethpaquin8574 6th generation commerical fisherman here . None of us or anyone I know says pilot a boat
@@brandonmurphy4657 If you knew me you wouldn't be able to say that.
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