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nuboater
08-07-2002, 07:27 PM
How about some opinions on beaching? What do you do to get in on the beach without damage?

Havasu Hangin'
08-07-2002, 07:52 PM
Have your wife swim over and put a towel down...

nuboater
08-07-2002, 08:14 PM
How about a "Keel Guard"?

nextasex
08-07-2002, 08:16 PM
unfortunatly NOTHING! every few years, take the boat back to the manufacturer and re-gel the bottom. Beaching is a must.
frank

wannajetboat
08-07-2002, 08:18 PM
I put a Keel Guard on my last not so Hot Boat, it worked really good, it was on there for four years and looked almost as good as new when I sold the boat. :)

nuboater
08-07-2002, 08:23 PM
thanks

locogringo
08-07-2002, 09:42 PM
keel guard for sure. They come in quite a few varieties of colors to match most bottom colors.

sandblasted
08-07-2002, 10:32 PM
An anchor helps...I beach just long enough to unload chairs, coolers, EZ-up etc...then pull the boat out and tie it off to an anchor about 20 yards off the beach, depending on the depth..that way the boat doesn't get pushed around the beach all day...

69 Elim
08-08-2002, 06:59 AM
anchor off and wade out to the boat. the only way with a flat.

EXTREME1
08-08-2002, 09:26 AM
:D ANCHOR OUT WITH A BUNGGEE ANCHOR ROPE THE ONLY WAY TO ANCHOR OUT,YOU DONT EVEN HALF TO GET WET (THATS NO FUN)!!! :D :p YOU CAN PUSH IT OUT & PULL IT IN TO LOAD & UN LOAD WONT PULL ANCHOR OF BOTTOM AROUND $24.00 CHEAP FOR NO HEADACHES.

spectratoad
08-08-2002, 11:20 AM
I use a bungee and anchor. Sand just ate my impeller so will limit the beaching and turn engine off sooner. Any one have any ideas to make totally sure all sand is out before start up.

Little G
08-08-2002, 12:08 PM
spectratoad:
I use a bungee and anchor. Sand just ate my impeller so will limit the beaching and turn engine off sooner. Any one have any ideas to make totally sure all sand is out before start up.Jump up and down on the swim step to some what kind of force water throught the jet. Otherwise I really do not no of anyother way.

hoolign
08-08-2002, 12:41 PM
I usually just push the boat out from the beach and let it coast for ten feet or so after its been beached, just to let some water run through the jet,I don't think there's much else a guy could do!

maxbowride
08-08-2002, 03:51 PM
Anchor keeps a the sand in the boat to a minumim as well, except for those who wear the water shoes while wading to the boat and step up without thinking :confused:

JetBoatRich
08-08-2002, 08:18 PM
I like anchoring for the same reason, a lot less sand/dirt in the boat. :D

riverracerx
08-09-2002, 10:25 AM
tell the girls to hold the boat while you drink your beer!

Lake Lifeguard
08-10-2002, 08:25 PM
As a guy that has had to retrieve many a flooded boat off of the beach it might not be a bad idea to anchor beach with the bow out from shore. Flats and pickleforks have this nasty lack of freeboard at their sterns and even light lake chop can get over it and into their bilges when the bow is on the beach.
As for beaching, everyone that said a keelrunner or like device is right on target. They are replaceable and take allot of grinding before the boat does.
With jets and sand, make sure the clam shell moves before heading out. Nothing is more irritating than a jammed clamshell that backs you right back into the beach.
[ August 10, 2002, 09:55 PM: Message edited by: Lake Lifeguard ]

bigorangefan
08-11-2002, 03:56 PM
Lake Lifeguard; first of all thanks for the service you provide, we really appreciate it. second, do they make keelrunners for cat hulls?, and if so, where can I purchase a set.
Chris

Lake Lifeguard
08-11-2002, 05:37 PM
bigorangefan:
Lake Lifeguard; first of all thanks for the service you provide, we really appreciate it. second, do they make keelrunners for cat hulls?, and if so, where can I purchase a set.
ChrisThanks BigOrangeFan.
I cant say for certain that they make any specifically for a cat hull but I would be willing to bet that they do.

lambertjr
08-11-2002, 05:52 PM
Keel guard for sure. I also find a spot that has a little runoff effect to ensure their is a little more water under my props.

bigorangefan
08-14-2002, 05:40 PM
thanks guys for the info :cool:

Jungle Boy
08-15-2002, 05:35 PM
Buy a aluminum boat and hit the beach at 30 mph and get all your buddies to help push back in after a few beers.

Floatin'
08-15-2002, 06:32 PM
I always beach the boat and unload chairs and stuff then anchor with the bow out and put a sand stake on shore to keep the back of the boat from turning around.
Another reason to keep the bow out is to avoid getting swamped.

Mach 22 Racer
08-22-2002, 07:51 PM
Back in and trim you motors down so you dig into the sand. It works great with twins.

sandblasted
08-22-2002, 08:10 PM
Mach 22 Racer:
Back in and trim you motors down so you dig into the sand. It works great with twins.Unless you hit a buried rock...

lambertjr
08-22-2002, 08:26 PM
Thats why i don't back in anymore

SchellSchock
08-23-2002, 07:53 AM
I bought my boat new in 2000. Took it to a local lake, (San Vicente), for the first few trips. Beachs are mainly semi coarse decompossed granite. I made four or five trips and being new to boat ownership never looked under the boat. When I took it back to the dealer for the 20 hr service they showed me where the gel coat was rubbed clear through to the base coat. $500.00 lesson learned. My point is, after repair I bought a KeelShied and installed. Been beaching boat ever since and nary a scratch. This stuff works great. I run drive up, coast into beach gingerly, pull in the rest of the way by hand. I run two line from stern to beach cleats so bot won't turn.

SchellSchock
08-23-2002, 07:54 AM
I run two line from stern to beach cleats so bot won't turn.
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nuboater
08-24-2002, 05:35 AM
Anyone ever try a keelguard?

jet496
08-24-2002, 08:47 PM
Does a keel guard slow you down at all?

Lake Lifeguard
08-24-2002, 08:54 PM
jet496:
Does a keel guard slow you down at all?It shouldnt. They are form fitted to the keel and are not very thick so drag should be minimal.

SchellSchock
08-26-2002, 07:09 AM
They supossedly do not affect performance. I have not seen any los of speed.

Mach 22 Racer
08-27-2002, 06:13 PM
I'm lucky, I've never hit a rock. Keel Guard doesn't hurt the performance of the boat unless some one installs it wrong. I've installed two keel gaurds for my friends boats and it runs the same as it did without the guards. By the way, I'm gonna quit backin in. thanks for your tip.
MACH 22