JUST WANT TO INTRODUCE MYSELF.  I JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST BOAT 03 CROWNLINE 192.  YOU GUYS LOOK LIKE A FUN BUNCH.  ANY ADVICE, DO'S & DONT'S FOR THE FIRST TIME BOAT OWNER?

I LOOK FORWARD TO TAKING OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEKEND.

 LAN.

Welcome Lan!  Good to have you aboard.  As for do's and dont's, there's lots of them but the best starter advice is take your time, don't get hurried.  It gets a little insane at the ramps sometimes...just take a breath.  Much to learn and you will.  Ask away as you have questions. 

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O'
"Little Mascara 3"
2003 266BR,496 MAG w/Bravo III

Congratulations & Welcome aboard, Lan.    +1 with Mike's comments -- take your time and ask lots of questions.  We were all 1st time boaters at one time!  

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Rick & Chris Plies
"Panacea 2"
Lincoln, NE USA

An Education is what you get when you Read the Instructions,
Experience is what you get if you don't...

Congrats Lan!!!  To go along with Mike and Rick's advice, when approaching a dock go no faster than you are willing to hit it.  You'll see seasoned pro's manuever boats in a way that will make you jealous, but that's usually years of experience your witnessing or one lucky SOB.  In the meantime until you've earned your salt, take it nice and easy. 

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John Capuro
Fenton, MO
2005 266BR towed by a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9 Cummins

Thanks everyone for the advice.  Are there any good websites that I can get aftermarket accessories for the boat?'

Have a great weekend!

Lan

Welcome aboard, Lan.   Where will you be doing most of your boating?   Also depending on the type of accessory you're looking for, you can try defender (defender.com), or overtons (overtons.com).  Both have a pretty big selection and their prices are reasonable.
 

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Cappy
Liberty Call