Common Boat Driving Mistake

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[AUClay]

I have driven Allison boats over 100mph for over 25 years, and this is a great video! SEAT TIME is the KEY! Learn what the boat wants and start to feel it! Baby steps! Engine setup and height are super important, so is weight distribution.

[MrBdogg]

Thanks for this vid BLat. I just brought my first bass boat. I’m learning all the ins and outs of driving

[jeremywrightfishing]

My boat doesn't go fast but it has chine walked a few times mostly in rougher water. The way you explained makes perfect sense. Geeat info.

[ericwm]

“THE COUNTRY WAY” that’s why this is my 🍺

[wyldbill]

Just bought and drove my very first bass boat yesterday! SO MUCH FUN!! Fitty-Five mph is about as fast as I think I will be going for awhile. Plenty fast enough for me. (2008 Triton 21X2 w/ Mercury 250 Optimax Pro XS). Upgraded everything to GARMIN (including the trolling motor) and Vessel View. Been a HUGE fan of yours BL for quite some time, now. GOD IS SO GOOD!

[temijinkahn]

Great tips. More seat time = better feel of your boats handling properties.

[mrtippmann]

My boat doesn’t go fast enough to worry about chime walkin haha

[johnlee]

I have a lot of that seat time he is talking about. I would caution anyone trying to drive top speed and maintain a chine walk. Trim the boat down some and slow down a little. You might maintain control 999/1000 times, but that one time you hit a wake wrong, you might end up getting thrown from the boat, seriously hurt or worse. Look up bass boat crashes. Stay safe out there

[Jordan_B]

Did you grow up with a Norris craft bass boat?

I’m almost certain it was you that I ran into at a boat ramp on Lanier a couple years ago. Thank you for the tips! Well done.

[CvC]

My boat does 78 with a passenger, it’s all about the feel you explained over 70. Great videos, thanks!

[youngin]

I have a Triton so yea, it chimes with my trolling motor on 5 and up.

[floridasaltlife]

50 years here driving boats and you nailed it !!!

[cferguson]

I was just trolling along here on u tube and ran across this. As a retired licensed 500 ton Captain, i definitely give you a thumbs up on your explanation. I know, if I can get a 500 ton ship on plane, we that would be something to see.. Anyways, I have spent enough time on small (less than 33ft) to know that when you say, "sea time, and you have to FEEL it", that is the key, That way you learn what that boat can and will do. So, keep up the good vids as I am sure people will learn from them.

[NtUniverse]

3:30 Made me chuckle earned a subscriber here! "Some of y'all slower boats"

[sambowu]

Hey Brother ! Let me just say, I Been on the Water since Birth . I owned every Old school Boat out there I think, I actually remember when " Ranger " First Came out and the only dealer was Greene's in Forest City . Allison Craft, Norris Craft, I remember well when Skeeter was Born ! I was on Lake James at Least 4 times a week. But when we pulled into the Landing to Launch one day, and he said " Son can we just go back home ", ,,, about 2 months later he was gone and I never set foot on any water again for about 30 yrs now ! But now I'm retired, I've bought a Boat and have to catch back up ! But here's the deal Brian Latimer is probably the most Clear speaking, No BS, Rubber hitting the road, down and dirty teacher, I've ever run across ! Me and Pop use to watch Bill Dance every Sunday, I remember when Roland Martin was convinced he was Rick Flair ! Jimmy Houston was just a Pup ! But I appreciate a man, That is confident in his Skills and Can prove it ! You seem to be a good Daddy & Husband, ,, And as far as I ever knew, ,, That's all you can ask for ! TY for Being B.Lat !

[Wayne-ilkd]

Well said! Your a great teacher thank you

[stankaminski]

Brian, excellent topic. You did great

[ShaneJMcNair]

Good tips & explanation. Pretty much the same advise Pat Geoff gives on the Champion Boat forum.
Thanks 🍺🎣

[Hjfvvdst]

Well that was the best explanation for how to drive and what is happening. Thank you.

[txman]

Slack in a steering system can allow chine walk to develop - that's not the driver - it's maintenance issue. So, there's an example of the issue not being the driver.