Boating
Ryan Roche
Mossaline Madkins
Josh Young
Christopher Cervantes
Andrew Anstaett
Monica Ng
TECM 2700
November 28, 2012
Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3
Types of Boats ................................................................................................................................. 5
Inboard Boats .............................................................................................................................. 7
Outboard Boats ........................................................................................................................... 8
Stern Boats .................................................................................................................................. 9
Ski Boats .................................................................................................................................... 10
Pontoon Boats ........................................................................................................................... 11
Fishing Boats.............................................................................................................................. 12
Jet Boats .................................................................................................................................... 13
Sail Boats ................................................................................................................................... 14
Activities ........................................................................................................................................ 15
How to Water Ski ...................................................................................................................... 17
How to Wakeboard ................................................................................................................... 18
How to Tube .............................................................................................................................. 19
How to Fish ................................................................................................................................ 20
Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Launching the Boat .................................................................................................................... 23
Retrieving the Boat .................................................................................................................... 24
Anchoring .................................................................................................................................. 25
Driving the Boat ......................................................................................................................... 26
Winterizing the Boat ................................................................................................................. 27
Works Cited ................................................................................................................................... 29
Index .............................................................................................................................................. 31
Types of Boats
Inboard Boats What Is An Inboard Boat?
Unlike outboard boats, an Inboard boat has its engine is mounted inside the hull.
Common Types of Inboard Boats
Cruisers
High Performance Boats
Houseboats
Ski/Wakeboard Boats
Yachts
Sport Fishing Boats
Trawlers
Outboard Boats What Is An Outboard Motor?
An Outboard Motor is the most common motorized method of propelling small watercrafts. In
order to eliminate the chances of hitting bottom with an outboard motor, the motor can be
tilted up to an elevated position either electronically or manually. This helps when traveling
through shallow waters where there may be debris that could potentially damage the motor as
well as the propeller, engine, gearbox propeller, jet drive, trolling motors, and trim.
Common Types of Outboard Boats
Fishing Boats
Bowriders
Cabin Cruisers
Deck Boats
Dinghies
Pontoon Boats
Stern Boats What Is A Stern Boat?
Stern drives are known also as inboard/outboards (I/Os) because they combine features found
on both inboard and outboard engines.
Common Types of Stern Boats
Cruisers
Deck Boats
Large Fishing Boats
Yachts
Ski Boats Information
Everyone knows that the biggest thing for water skiers is acceleration, and as little wake as
possible. So they made everything underneath the boat like the propeller and drive shaft cause
inboard ski boats to throw a slight wake that is easy for a skier to cross. The acceleration is
rapid and causes skiers to pop up from the water and turn crisply.
Best Boat For
Water sports
Day cruising
Size
Minimum length - 16 ft.
Maximum length - 28 ft.
Maximum capacity- 8 people
Pontoon Boats Information
Pontoon Boats are a nice relaxing thrill ride. You can either go out for a nice relaxation with
your family or either throw a party on the lake with your friends in these boats. They have the
room for comfort on the waters with their room-like couches, lounges and swivel seats for
boaters to sit back, put their feet up and enjoy the breeze.
Best Boat For
Freshwater Fishing
Water Sports
Day Cruising
Size
Minimum Length- 16 ft
Maximum Length- 30 ft
Maximum Capacity- 15 people
Fishing Boats Information
Built for versatility, these boats can be used in both salt water and freshwater. They are designed to
navigate many different types of waterways so you can pursue many different species of fish. All-
purpose fishing boats typically feature live wells, rod lockers, a bow (front) or transom (aft or rear motor
mounting position) trolling motor and powerful outboard power.
Best Boat For
Freshwater Fishing
Saltwater Fishing
Size
Minimum length - 8 ft
Maximum length – 20 ft
Maximum capacity – 5 people
Jet Boats Information
Jet boats are built for recreational use. Most jet boats have lots of spacious seating and
platforms used for swimming. Jet boats are extremely fast, fun to drive as well perfect for use in
water based activities such as tubing and wakeboarding. Unlike sailboats, jet boats use jet
engines to get across water.
Activities
Wakeboarding
Waterskiing
Tubing
Fishing
Cruising
Racing
Size
Minimum length -14 ft.
Maximum length - 25 ft.
Maximum capacity - 10 people
Sail Boats Information
Sailboats are boats that are propelled by the use of sails to help guide them through water.
Sailboats rely on the wind to help propel them through water. There are a wide variety of
sailboats out there in existence. Each one having characteristics that make them different from
one another. Sailboats have been in existence since the days of explorers such as Magellan and
Columbus.
Types of Sailboats
Modern sloops
Racing sloops
Cat rigs
Ketch
Yawl
Schooner
Topsail
Square rigged tail ships
Best Uses
Racing
Fishing
Cruising
Partying
Size
Many different sizes and capacities
Activities
Activities 17
How to Water Ski 1. Place the water skis snugly on your feet. A good fit is important.
2. With the rope handle in your hands, place it between your knees.
3. Knees should be bent towards the chest.
4. Point the skis, about shoulder length apart, towards the boat, with at least 6-12 inches
of ski above the water.
5. As the boat begins to move forward, keep your knees together, skis parallel.
6. Arms straight out (slightly bent at the elbows), chin towards chest.
7. Press slightly forward with both feet.
8. Stay in a sitting position, until the boat pulls you on top of the water.
9. Stand up when the skis are horizontal to the water. This is called "planing." Even when
erect, keep your knees slightly bent to act as shock absorbers.
10. If you try to stand too soon you will be thrown off balance and fall backwards or
forwards.
11. Do not pull on the rope towards your body, keep the arms straight.
12. Do not point your head towards the sky to avoid getting water spray in the face. Having
your sight set towards the boat is essential for keeping a balanced position.
13. If you feel you are going off balance use your body to slightly steer in the right direction.
14. Remain balanced, head towards the boat, and do not look down at the skis. Keep your
back straight, with skis shoulder width apart.
15. After you are up and balanced stay inside the wakes for a while to get a feel of the skis.
18 Boating
How to Wakeboard 1. The very first step to take up a ride on the surface of water or wakeboarding is to watch
the sport on television, a video or at the event like the X Games.
2. Learn the techniques involved in this sport by going along with your friends who
wakeboard. Watch your friend ride and let someone explain the basics to you while you
watch.
3. Drag your knees to your chest and point the nose of the board up and towards the boat
as it begins driving. The resistance of the board against the water will pull you quickly to
your feet.
4. Ride straight for some time to get the feel of the board beneath you.
5. Perform some small turns to get a feel for your edges against the water. Ride over and
outside the wake, and then repeat faster and faster.
6. Lean back, jumps the wake and practice spinning and swirling in the air.
7. Just bend your knees and twist your body in the air to get the feel of the tricks. Then try
holding the board to stretch out your airtime.
8. Then just do the combination of the above tricks: Bunny jump as you hit the wake, then
spin, pick off and land riding backwards or roll in the air.
Activities 19
How to Tube 1. Hook the inner-tube(s) up to the boat
Keep a reasonable distance between the boat and your tube. You don't want to be too
close to the propeller when the boat is running, but you should be no more than 75
feet behind the boat.
2. Jump onto the inner tube while the engine is off. NEVER JUMP ON WHEN THE ENGINE IS ON.
After jumping on, and getting secure, push away from the boat. Make sure there is
plenty of rope in the water. Make sure the rope is slack when the engine is turned on
3. When the rope is straight, and tight, lean back to prevent submarining.
Yell something like "GO", or "HIT IT!" to inform the driver you are ready to go
4. When the boat speeds up, the tube will hydroplane.
Lean forward.
5. Use hand signals to communicate with the boat driver and spotter.
Your voice cannot be heard over the sounds of water and boat engine, so use a thumbs
up for faster, thumbs down for slower, spin your index finger for a donut, zig zag your
hand to do a serpent, or a cutting motion for stop.
6. Enjoy the bumpy and wet ride!
20 Boating
How to Fish Different Types of Fishing
Deep sea fishing
Flat fishing
Pier fishing
Fly fishing
Freshwater fishing
Ice fishing
Bait Types
Minnows
Night Crawlers
Leeches
Hard Baits
Synthetic Baits
Types of Fishing Rods
Open faced spinning rods and reels
Bait casting rods and reels
Spin casting rods and reels
Fly fishing rods and reels
Trolling rods and reels
Operation
Operation 23
Launching the Boat 1. Evaluate the pitch and length of the ramp as compared to the length of the boat and
trailer.
2. Line the boat and tow vehicle up with the ramp in a straight line.
3. Prepare a bow and stern line for easy retrieval and make sure any plugs are installed
prior to launching.
4. Back down the ramp slowly, using someone at the back of the boat to guide you. Make
sure the wheels don't drop off the end of the ramp.
5. Submerge the trailer only as much as necessary to float the boat or roll it off, depending
on which type of trailer you have. Keep in mind that if you have a multiple axle trailer, if
you back one or more of the axles over the edge of a drop off, the remaining axles will
be supporting the weight of the boat, unless, of course, the boat is supported by its own
buoyancy.
6. When the boat is clear of the trailer, make sure there is nothing still attached, such as
the bow strap or cable, then slowly pull the trailer from the water.
24 Boating
Retrieving the Boat 1. Evaluate the pitch and length of the ramp as compared to the length of the boat and
trailer
2. Line the tow vehicle and trailer up with the ramp and back down the ramp slowly
3. Submerge the trailer only as much as necessary to float the boat on, depending on
which type of trailer you have. Keep in mind that if you have a multiple axle trailer, if
you back one or more of the axles over the edge of a drop off, the remaining axles will
be supporting the weight of the boat, unless, of course, the boat is supported by its own
buoyancy.
4. Gently drive the boat onto the trailer as recommended by the manufacturer using the
trailer's winch as directed by the type of trailer you own. Once the boat is straight on
the trailer, double check to make sure the bow is latched to the winch and all lines are
free from the undercarriage of the trailer.
5. Gently pull the trailered boat forward, making sure not to spin the vehicles tires. Once
the tires start spinning traction has been lost and it will be almost impossible to remove
the trailer from the ramp. If the wheels start spinning, try to add more weight to the
rear of the tow vehicle. Be careful about having people climb onto the bumper of a tow
vehicle as this could create an accident.
6. If the tires continue to spin, gently apply the parking brake while simultaneously
applying power, a little at a time until the wheels grab the ramp surface, and the rig
moves forward.
Operation 25
Anchoring the Boat
1. Prepare beforehand. Make sure to pick a spot near mud or sand nowhere near rocks.
Also make sure wind is not a factor in that area.
2. Pick your spot carefully. Make sure you’re not close to other boats docking.
3. Approach the position slowly. Going too fast will mess up the boats direction going in
properly.
4. Lower the anchors don’t drop it down though. Wait till the boat is stopped to lower
down the anchor.
5. Set the anchor in place.
6. Pay out the scope.
7. Check on the anchor make sure the boat is in place and does not go anywhere
26 Boating
Driving the Boat 1. When driving a boat you should be aware of all your controls such as a steering wheel, a
throttle and often, a control for raising or lowering the motor.
2. Often before boating you will leave from a boat slip or back off a trailer, which to do
that you want to keep the throttle very low and back up and cut the wheel when you
are out and then drive forward slowly till you are out of the marina
3. Then once you’re out of the no wake zone you can practice turning and getting used to
the boat.
4. Go out on rougher days and continue to practice until you are a skilled boat driver.
Operation 27
Winterizing the Boat
Winterizing is the process of preparing something for an upcoming winter. The term is often
used with respect to aquatic features such as boats, which must be drained and sealed up so
that water inside does not freeze, causing breakage of the pipes. There are five key categories
when winterizing a boat.
Exterior
Interior
Electrical
Engine
Fuel systems
Works Cited
Recreational Boating Industry. "About Discover Boating." Boating Information: Education &
Instruction at Discover Boating. Recreational Boating Industry, 2012. Web. 21 Nov. 2012. <http://www.discoverboating.com/info/about.aspx>.
HowToCleanStuff.net. "How to Clean Aluminum Pontoon Boats." How To Clean Stuffnet.
HowToCleanStuff.net, 2012. Web. 21 Nov. 2012. <http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-aluminum-pontoon-boats/>.
"Chapter 1: Know Your Boat Types of Engines and Drives." Alabama Boating License and Boat
Safety Course. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2012. <http://www.boat-ed.com/al/course/p1-
4_whatkindofengine.htm>.
"Inboards, Outboards, and Stern Drives: Which Type of Boat Engine Is Best for You?"
Examiner.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2012.
<http://www.examiner.com/article/inboards-outboards-and-stern-drives-which-type-
of-boat-engine-is-best-for-you>.
Index Activities, 15 Anchoring, 25 Boat, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Driving, 26 Fishing, 20 Fishing Boats, 12 Inboard Boats, 7 Jet Boats, 13 Launching, 23 Operation, 21 Outboard Boats, 8
Pontoon Boats, 11 Retrieving, 24 Sail Boats, 14 Stern Boats, 9 Tubing, 19 Types of Boats, 5 Wakeboard, 18 Wakeboarding Boats, 10 Water Ski, 17 Winterizing, 27