Jmiller912
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- Location
- Ohio
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2017
- Boat Model
- AR
- Boat Length
- 24
Thanks everyone. Looking forward to the next nice day. Ordered the cobra jets today so hope that helps.
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Alone is pretty easy at this point for me. I make sure my bumpers are out and ropes at front and back. Along with the docking technique mentioned, I bring the back rope to the helm with me, then when I am at the dock I keep that rope in my hand, move to the front, grab that rope and walk onto the dock. This way I have both ropes for the boat and it can't slide away due to current or wind.I need to remember this. I've docked (my slip, fuel, and restaurant) about 5 times this past weekend (first times out) and I know I need a lot more practice...and I am real nervous about doing it alone but I will have to at some point soon. Sorry to slightly hijack the topic!
Thanks. I may go with the 8.5”. Our hulls are difficult for perfect placement. I have the storage room for now.Overkill is never a possibility with fenders. Oversize and not fitting where you store them--that is a different matter. If you have the space to store them, the bigger the better. No question.
Thanks for the heads up. I put a plastic Danik hook there all the time. Now I’m afraid to look. I did hit the dock with that fender once. I have it horizontally.Don't fret it too much...we got the new 2020 boat and although I didn't hit the dock, I put a plastic Danik hook on the rear cleat at a busy dock and didn't realize it would rub against the silver pinstripe above the rub-rail. Oops...no big deal...a little heat and it's good enough for now. One day I'll probably pull the pinstripe off the boat.
Where can I purchase the decals (Large ones on the sides). After my tie-up for a bite to eat I noticed the boat was hitting the opposite side and found BAD dock rashThe Yamaha decals are paper thin/cheap and scratch easy....Nice part they are cheap to buy. If it’s bad enough just buy new decals and change out when your ready to sell it.
Thank You.. Just put in my order... Any tips on how to remove that decal ?Try here. Not sure which you are looking for. 2018 Yamaha AR240 HIGH OUTPUT (SAT1800AT) Graphics & Mats | Yamaha Sports Plaza
Add some plastic razor blades and adhesive remover (Goof Off, Goo Gone, etc). You'll wanna wash it really good afterwards as well, I'd go with Dawn for a stripping wash, and plan to re-wax everything afterwards.Hot sun and a hot hair dryer, or a heat gun. I used a heat gun to remove mine on a cold day.