Another newby Q

[Tidnock]

I shall probably be told off for being sensible, or maybe this was covered previously, but you really should consider doing a weekend course like the RYA Powerboat Level 2...

If you do this before buying a boat it will almost certainly change your mind about the sort of boat you want, so in that respect it will save you money as you will have a better idea of what you want rather than finding out after spending the big money.

It will also take your confidence on the steepest learning curve possible, after the two days you will know all sorts of impossible little things.

And yes I am biased, I am just such a powerboat instructor!

I think that makes very good sense and is sound advise, a lot of people quickly change their first boat because when they bought it, through lack of knowledge, they did not know what they wanted

 

[Channel Ribs]

Hi Malthouse,
I have to tell you, I'm not venturing out onto the water til I've done the PB2so I guess I too have a sensible streak.(wow, we really do learn something new everyday)

That is good to hear. As with Solitair, if you find a good local instructor they will almost certainly know of boats that have a solid history that you can look at.