Does your Wife ever drive the boat [Archive]

314joey

10-16-2013, 11:39 AM

Wondering if anyone of the Wives drive the boats, every once in a while Terri will grab the wheel and let me chill, it's good for her to stay on top of driving anyway, just in case something would ever happen unexpected.

FormulaZR

10-16-2013, 11:46 AM

Mine has driven mine twice while I was troubleshooting issues behind the back seat.

Wendi

10-16-2013, 11:50 AM

I've driven our boat on the river a few times on off days. I'm the launcher/retriever and damn good at it.

Stainless

10-16-2013, 11:51 AM

Mine doesn't.
Seen some cool pics of Mrs 2FF and Mrs Daytona at the helm though. Hopefully Grads and 2FF post them

CH3NO2

riverrunner1984

10-16-2013, 11:56 AM

She has not as we just got the boat up and running this year.
Next summer is going to be her time to learn!

Tishimself

10-16-2013, 11:58 AM

Chrissie is afraid of it. I couldn't get her to drive it to save my life....LOL....

314joey

10-16-2013, 12:04 PM

I think it's best if they can at least do the minimum, just in case, god forbid something bad would happen and you're out by yourself they may need to how to get the boat back.

Stainless

10-16-2013, 12:09 PM

I've driven our boat on the river a few times on off days. I'm the launcher/retriever and damn good at it.
Thats how we do it also. Mine is scared to death of bumping a $750K DCB or Skater.

Stainless

10-16-2013, 12:13 PM

Uh-oh, another thread that discriminates against PR. :D

Eli

10-16-2013, 12:18 PM

I always launched and retrieved...but I learned how to drive the boat just in case. I took her for a spin in the early morning up to Havasu Springs while it was still quiet at least once per trip (we were out every other weekend) and would get her up to 75 mph. I never went over that though. This last summer I drove a Donzi that was super fun and I've idled a few friend's boats too. I prefer to know how to drive the boats I am on just in case something happens and there is no one else who can drive.

bagged97taco

10-16-2013, 12:19 PM

My wife will take the girls out for a booze cruise while we are on shore working on the hotrod boats. I doubt she will ever drive the hotrod boat tho, and thats my decision. Haha

28eliminator

10-16-2013, 12:27 PM

My wife has driven the boat a few times, but would rather not. She's mainly launch and retrieve (and she's very good at it)

hbchgirl

10-16-2013, 12:48 PM

I've driven NRI's Howard a few times, but I'd rather not...I prefer to be the co-pilot! That's too much boat for me! I'm too afraid of hurting his precious baby! lol If something happened to him, I could get us to safety. I prefer to launch/receive and I'm good at it!

She's Mine

10-16-2013, 12:54 PM

My ex never drove the boat and my girlfriend is scared of it. I taught my 10 year old son how to drive the boat when he was 8. He can handle her in the channel without any problems. I told him if anything happens to me to just take us back to the launch ramp and put it on the beach, not to worry about the prop or scratching the bottom. Sad to say he knows more about the boat than the GF.

LB247XS

10-16-2013, 12:58 PM

Mine drives ours all the time she will pull me water skiing and the kids on the towable. And take the girls on a booze cruise or for a ride. She will not pull up to a dock or take it off the trailer put it back on the trailer. She does a phenomenal job backing in the trailer in for launch or retrieval.

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Stainless

10-16-2013, 01:11 PM

Kudos to all the women that either drive boat or launch it. I'm sure your mates are very proud of the confidence you have, I know I would be! ;)

GRADS

10-16-2013, 01:24 PM

Mine doesn't.
Seen some cool pics of Mrs 2FF and Mrs Daytona at the helm though. Hopefully Grads and 2FF post them

CH3NO2

Let me see what I can dig up. Not only does she drive it, she has taken it out by herself (and a girlfriend). She drove our last boat at well over 100 m.p.h......not many women can say they've done that.

Bobby V

10-16-2013, 01:26 PM

When I meet her in Havasu she had her own 21' Caliber 1 boat. We have a 25' Eagle now. She can drive it, launch it, retrieve it and back it uphill into our garage. :yes:

Eli

10-16-2013, 01:37 PM

Uh-oh, another thread that discriminates against PR. :D

Start a thread

Would you date someone who can't drive a boat

314joey

10-16-2013, 01:42 PM

Start a thread

Would you date someone who can't drive a boat

If she has nice PFDs...............lol

Eli

10-16-2013, 01:43 PM

If she has nice PFDs...............lol

You can't answer the question! You're married! That's a thread solely for Pokey and I :D

chevellesb406

10-16-2013, 03:11 PM

I've always said I will instantly propose to a girl I'm dating if I find out she can back up and down a trailer and cast a conventional style fishing reel (non spinner reel).

314joey

10-16-2013, 03:18 PM

You can't answer the question! You're married! That's a thread solely for Pokey and I :D

Sorry, I just liked the PFD thing.................lol

GRADS

10-16-2013, 03:43 PM

:cool

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Paul65K

10-16-2013, 03:46 PM

You know what's weird??

20 years ago my wife had no issues driving the boat.....she even made me put in an adjustable drivers seat so she could reach the pedal in those days.

She would pull me when skiing and drive the boat on and off the trailer when we launched.

Fast forward 20 years and I can't even get her to drive the pontoon when we are in the middle of the lake never mind driving on and/or off the trailer. It's like one day she woke up and decided she didn't want to have anything to do with driving either boat.....like I said weird!

Anyone else been through this???

Eli

10-16-2013, 03:55 PM

Hye power

10-16-2013, 03:58 PM

Yes but freaks out if it's busy.

Paul65K

10-16-2013, 04:01 PM

Sounds like a smart lady who prefers to relax ;)

Once again this goes to show that you just don't know WTF you're talking about :D

Eli

10-16-2013, 04:02 PM

Once again this goes to show that you just don't know WTF you're talking about :D

You just LOVE pointing that out don't you? :D

WTF do I know...maybe you should ask HER? Lol

GRADS

10-16-2013, 04:03 PM

Just idling in this pic but she did drive it at over 100 mph.

22293

Paul65K

10-16-2013, 04:04 PM

WTF do I know? Lol Exactly :lmao

Eli

10-16-2013, 04:05 PM

Exactly :lmao

Sig line?

Paul65K

10-16-2013, 04:08 PM

Sig line?
:D :thumb:

HB Vic

10-16-2013, 04:09 PM

No. But only because she can't reach the pedals. If she could reach, she could easily drive it.

Paul65K

10-16-2013, 04:09 PM

No. But only because she can't reach the pedals. If she could reach, she could easily drive it.
Booster seat :D

HB Vic

10-16-2013, 04:11 PM

Booster seat :D

I need to put the pedals on a slide. I thought about a booster but then her arm would be in front of the shifter and she'd probably be up against the dash :D

Eli

10-16-2013, 04:35 PM

Booster seat :D

They don't always work :(

Stainless

10-16-2013, 04:44 PM

Grads, I dont remember those pics of your wife driving boat, I'm sure your proud of her! ;)

2FORCEFULL

10-16-2013, 07:26 PM

sue has her own boat and drive mine,,..

here she is driving the 21 rc twin turbo

http://youtu.be/Q0W17wucjww

Paul65K

10-16-2013, 07:28 PM

sue has her own boat and drive mine,,..

here she is driving the 21 rc twin turbo

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.....we already know your wife's freakin' awesome....so what's your point :D

Eli

10-16-2013, 07:37 PM

sue has her own boat and drive mine,,..

here she is driving the 21 rc twin turbo

http://youtu.be/Q0W17wucjww

I love how she keeps smiling! She is awesome!

2FORCEFULL

10-16-2013, 07:49 PM

I love how she keeps smiling! She is awesome!

she's a keeper:cheekkiss:

2FORCEFULL

10-16-2013, 07:55 PM

sue driving her old cheetah

http://youtu.be/CyhXXTto_fg

Skee

10-16-2013, 07:59 PM

Back in the day,my (now Ex) wife used to drive the boat ALL THE TIME while I "SKEE'd....Then we split and I kept my boat and with 3 young kids, I took over at the helm...They tubed,ski'd,wakeboarded...did all the "kid stuff"..then they got older and wanted to drive more,so I let 'em,I went back to "Skee"in'...Now,I'm gettin a bit older and don't "SKEE" so much and still single and the kids are doin' they're own thing...so guess who's back at the helm?! :smile: Peace! Skee :wink2:

Eli

10-16-2013, 08:02 PM

2FORCEFULL

10-16-2013, 08:15 PM

sue wish'n she could drive her new boat....2237122372

Skee

10-16-2013, 08:29 PM

Your ex wife?

Yep...my Ex...

Eli

10-16-2013, 08:31 PM

Yep...my Ex...

Well that's awesome ...when's the wedding ;)

RVRKID

10-16-2013, 10:50 PM

Eli

10-17-2013, 06:51 AM

How did you get it over the Dam??:hmmm::action-smiley-069:

From Islander to Havasu Springs

RVRKID

10-17-2013, 07:42 AM

From Islander to Havasu Springs

That be down to Havasu Springs..lol 😄

SBS933

10-17-2013, 07:48 AM

Mine launches and retrieves and drives, when I kick it at the sandbar with a cold beverage or two.

yzfrider

10-17-2013, 07:58 AM

My wife has always put the boat on and off the trailer. She has also been known to be the DD for other boaters when they are not sober enough to drive back. lol
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She's Mine

10-17-2013, 08:21 AM

I do have to say the ex would get the truck and launch and retrieve the boat... Man that made my job so easy... Probably the only thing I miss about her... lol

Menace Marine

10-17-2013, 08:34 AM

Wife drives the boat all the time but she gets nervous around the dock if its crowded. Works awesome for me because she will go get the truck and trailer while I just idle around and wait.

314joey

10-17-2013, 08:41 AM

I'm surprised that many do, that's great.

Eli

10-17-2013, 09:18 AM

That be down to Havasu Springs..lol 😄

Oh yea and I don't know my north from my south either ;) I get lost with a navigation in my car ;)

I once got lost going home from the dry cleaner :D

Sharp shooter

10-17-2013, 10:41 AM

My wife does not drive our boat. She won't even drive the truck.

Universal Elements

10-17-2013, 10:53 AM

My wife does not drive our boat. She won't even drive the truck.

Don't worry, you're not alone! At least your wife goes with you. It's too hot for mine or maybe the girls are too hot at the river ( i don't know), so she hasn't been to the river in 15 years. So, a win win situation for me. :D Soon, my youngest daughter will graduate from highschool and that anchor I have had for 30 years will be cut loose.

Sharp shooter

10-17-2013, 11:16 AM

Don't worry, you're not alone! At least your wife goes with you. It's too hot for mine or maybe the girls are too hot at the river ( i don't know), so she hasn't been to the river in 15 years. So, a win win situation for me. :D Soon, my youngest daughter will graduate from highschool and that anchor I have had for 30 years will be cut loose.

Lol!!!! I hope the anchor doesn't take your boat with her when all is said and done. :D

My wife rarely goes with me because she works weekends. She uses her 12 annual paid leave days for birthday parties, sick leave and holidays. She wants to go but what can I do....:)

Universal Elements

10-17-2013, 11:25 AM

Lol!!!! I hope the anchor doesn't take your boat with her when all is said and done. :D

My wife rarely goes with me because she works weekends. She uses her 12 annual paid leave days for birthday parties, sick leave and holidays. She wants to go but what can I do....:)

Hahaha no worries, 2.5 years ago I had a wake up call.:D I'll just have to miraculously buy a new boat and anchor after my ordeal is done.

314joey

10-17-2013, 11:26 AM

Oh yea and I don't know my north from my south either ;) I get lost with a navigation in my car ;)

I once got lost going home from the dry cleaner :D

That's why you need a GPS, especially down here or you won't make it home and that's a no no.

78Southwind

10-17-2013, 12:08 PM

Yep...we called the Hallett the girls boat.

22421

Here she's driving the Southwind.

http://youtu.be/kZ_E00pUfkU

Teded

10-17-2013, 01:03 PM

Soon as I open a Beer , she drives, maybe second Beer

Sent from space somehow

SBS933

10-17-2013, 01:20 PM

Don't worry, you're not alone! At least your wife goes with you. It's too hot for mine or maybe the girls are too hot at the river ( i don't know), so she hasn't been to the river in 15 years. So, a win win situation for me. :D Soon, my youngest daughter will graduate from highschool and that anchor I have had for 30 years will be cut loose. Amen Brother, I did it. A year and a half later she got married and no more alimony. Complete bliss.

Sharp shooter

10-17-2013, 01:24 PM

Yep...we called the Hallett the girls boat.

22421

Here she's driving the Southwind.

http://youtu.be/kZ_E00pUfkU

Nice!!!

Eli

10-17-2013, 01:35 PM

That's why you need a GPS, especially down here or you won't make it home and that's a no no.

I need a co-pilot who can read the GPS...oh wait first I need a boat!

It's in the 5 year plan.

Eli

10-17-2013, 01:36 PM

That's why I just follow the "blue dot" on my phone lol

I love my blue dot...but I'm always on the phone so I can't see it...6000 plus minutes a month ...

314joey

10-17-2013, 06:36 PM

I love my blue dot...but I'm always on the phone so I can't see it...6000 plus minutes a month ...

Hands free I hope.

Eli

10-17-2013, 06:37 PM

Hands free I hope.

Yes...

Why do I have to have 6 characters for a post? Is that Tapatalk?

314joey

10-17-2013, 06:44 PM

I'm just a big advocate for "no texting no holding cell phones" it's very dangerous, I've got a friend who works for a evac-heli and he tells me stories that he sees and those two things seem to be the big reason why he's so busy..........unfortunately, stay safe.

Stainless

10-17-2013, 06:52 PM

Yes...

Why do I have to have 6 characters for a post? Is that Tapatalk?

No, it's to keep spammers off the site, but the cool kids have a 6 character min in their sig like CH3NO2 and that meets the min requirement, lol

CH3NO2

Eli

10-17-2013, 06:54 PM

No, it's to keep spammers off the site, but the cool kids have a 6 character min in their sig like CH3NO2 and that meets the min requirement, lol

CH3NO2

Oh ...my sig line is missing ...I was wondering why I recently noticed it ...thanks!

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Stainless

10-17-2013, 06:58 PM

;)

ch3no2

Eli

10-17-2013, 07:16 PM

You talk on your phone 6,000mins per/month? Wow! Mostly for work? Or both work and friends etc..?

Btw, that blue dot has helped me many times lol

My 6000 min are mostly personal. My friends like to talk ;)

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Napanutt

10-17-2013, 07:19 PM

Why do I have to have 6 characters for a post? Is that Tapatalk?

Kind of like why does web site "X" tell me I need more characters for my password? I like my password just the way it is. I'll let you know when I think it needs to be adjusted.:)

Stainless

10-17-2013, 07:23 PM

My 6000 min are mostly personal. My friends like to talk ;)

Sent from my Bat Cave...

Cough, cough...wheres my bullshit emoticon? :D

CH3NO2

GRADS

10-17-2013, 09:34 PM

Kind of like why does web site "X" tell me I need more characters for my password? I like my password just the way it is. I'll let you know when I think it needs to be adjusted.:)

Reminds me of this. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6iW-8xPw3k

Mrs.K034

10-17-2013, 09:41 PM

Reminds me of this. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6iW-8xPw3k

That's funny!! First of all, have to say, you guys have way too much time on your hands... And second, that's a great movie! Lol. 😜

Eli

10-18-2013, 05:49 AM

Umm ok, I guess I didn't realize there was that much talking going on in a "bat cave".;)

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All the interesting talk happens from my Bat Cave ;)

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Eli

10-18-2013, 07:21 AM

Look what I found...I know I look awful! But, I'm driving the boat ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/7umy8ugu.jpg

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314joey

10-18-2013, 07:44 AM

Look what I found...I know I look awful! But, I'm driving the boat ;)

[IMG]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/7umy8ugu.jpg[/IMG

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Nice big smile on you face.

Eli

10-18-2013, 07:45 AM

Nice big smile on you face.

Thanks!

This is one of my favorite pics...but I've only idled this boat. It's my favorite boat I've had the privilege of being on.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/syra4avu.jpg

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2FORCEFULL

10-18-2013, 07:50 AM

Look what I found...I know I look awful! But, I'm driving the boat ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/7umy8ugu.jpg

Sent from my Bat Cave...

I think God did a great job with you and wish you would quit with the awful,... there are millions that wish they were soo.. awful

Eli

10-18-2013, 07:52 AM

I think God did a great job with you and wish you would quit with the awful,... there are millions that wish they were soo.. awful

Steve thank you! I guess we are all our own worst critiques. You're too kind.

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2FORCEFULL

10-18-2013, 08:03 AM

Steve thank you! I guess we are all our own worst critiques. You're too kind.

Sent from my Bat Cave...

you're welcome, it's kinda hard to say you look good ,with out say'n you are good looking,..

say'n you are good looking is kind of a forward remark for a very happy married man...

Eli

10-18-2013, 08:07 AM

you're welcome, it's kinda hard to say you look good ,with out say'n you are good looking,..

say'n you are good looking is kind of a forward remark for a very happy married man...

I totally get you! ;)

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270

10-19-2013, 11:51 AM

Thanks!

This is one of my favorite pics...but I've only idled this boat. It's my favorite boat I've had the privilege of being on.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/syra4avu.jpg

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Nice pic! :thumbup:

Eli

10-19-2013, 11:54 AM

Nice pic! :thumbup:

Thank you! The boat is so beautiful that you can't take a bad picture in it.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/uba2agaz.jpg

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270

10-19-2013, 11:55 AM

Wife takes the boat off the trailer and puts it on. She’ll drive once in a great while and even used to help clean it before I said I do but things have changed a little since then….lol :grumble

270

10-19-2013, 12:00 PM

Thank you! The boat is so beautiful that you can't take a bad picture in it.

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I had to go back and look again because I didn’t even see a boat the first time. :)

Eli

10-19-2013, 01:06 PM

Wife takes the boat off the trailer and puts it on. She’ll drive once in a great while and even used to help clean it before I said I do but things have changed a little since then….lol :grumble

Now that I've confirmed how hot your wife is...her only job should be to look smoking hot...she's already doing it! ;)

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