'How to Boat' with SeaRay Express Cruiser 215 Express Cruiser

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[PTC]

I’ve been boating for over 50 years. Your video should be required viewing for every new boater. They would have a better experience boating as would everyone they share the water with.

[MichaelMcAlexander]

I am always amazed at the amount of knowledge you possess and what I glean from you. Not only did I learn about proper boating techniques, but I just learned how to slow down and accelerate a YouTube video! What a legend.

[kevinjoyce]

I watched a young guy drag his volvo out drive for about 10 feet at the Tullytown marina. He was pissed, but he learned a valuable lesson. Thank You for a great video.

[deshawnberry]

dude taught me how to own a boat AND slow down a youtube vid.. NEAT!

[garyseaton]

As always, it is a thoughtful and informative video. When I got my first boat, I suffered through all the rookie mistakes - drain plug, not raising the drive, not careful docking in an unfamiliar spot and chewing a prop on rocks... You always learn through experience. Luckily my mistakes weren't very costly (had a way better prop in box to replace the shredded one) and nobody ever got hurt. Just pride and ego. A boat is a wonderful thing to experience and enjoy for being "a hole in the water you throw money into."... Till the next video...

[born_again_torinos]

What a great teacher you are. Thoughtful too. About the guys who take up both lanes. It bugs the heck out of me while I'm driving in town and I pull up to a stop light or sign. I hug the center line so people can turn right at the light while I'm stopped. Nobody ever does that for me sadly. They pull up right in the middle while I sit through the light cycle when I could have turned if they cared about their fellow man. Selfish.

[monograms]

As a guy who doesn't have too much experience with motor boats but quite a lot with sailing ones - I must admit I love your videos. Thank you for them!

[grngs]

Your spot on on your tips! I've boated for 40 plus years, and do most thing like you, your a safe boater!! Jen is sweet also for a first mate.

[DougAlesUSA]

Okay, this is the best new boater education video I’ve ever seen, and you just made it without a big production crew.

Not only is the content spot-on in my opinion, but it feels like a freind is sharing their experience and tips, not like a self-proclaimed expert know-it-all talking down to the viewers.

Hope its okay with you that I share this video with a few people.

Well done.

[kencrouch]

I'm a little late to the party but - you forgot an important step! You have a inboard outboard I do not recall that you turned the blower on before you started the motor! It is even better to lift the motor cover up and then start the motor. If you don't the gas fumes could ignite and blow the boat up! It is especially recommended if you fuel up at a marina or a gas station. Also - what about boat insurance? also- towing insurance if available in your area! Boat US or Sea Tow - if you break down in the middle of a river or the ocean then you will need someone to tow you home!

[BuggysTowJam]

Great step by step tutorial for beginners. I can only assume the dock hogs that take the center on a double ramp dock, aren't confident in their backing up skills. I wander what they do on a busy dock day? I just can't imagine throwing the line to your mate when off loading 15 to 20 feet away from the dock here hold these and bring it way over here when I pull out 😂😂😂😂 when we had a place at Indian acres people would gather around the dock on Sunday to watch the entertainment of guys getting their boats out after a weekend of fun on the water. It was endless entertainment.

[arkadandfortuna]

Wow can’t believe I haven’t seen this vid yet. This is great! Straight fwd in plain layman’s terms and no dancing around the point. U make me wanna buy your boat now.

[runbmc]

Your video is by far the best I've seen on here if you ever wanted to know what you need to know for a day on the water

[runbmc]

Dude u made my day when u rolled her on and let her rip and got a solid 43 out of it. That's what my 19' would do

[Bierdaddy]

Wonderful info for those first time owners and good reminders for rusty old salts. I get your obvious skills with years of experience, however new boaters might want to leave the boat running in neutral while Capt or mate ties off at the dock. Saw a small wake from a passer-by knock someone tying up at the dock. Capt was scrambling to grab the wheel while cranking up the motor. Bumped the pyle then the boat on the other side of the slip before he had powered control. Oops. Might need a little power on windy days too. .. Thanks again for the great vid!

[southernshooter]

Funny thing about roller trailers. Whenever you release all of the straps and chains, it pretty much launches right there. Highway, driveway, wherever.

[sailboy]

not a bad overview However Cardinal Rule always use Blower to clear confined engine compartment of Gas Fumes before engaging the ignition. I do like 1 minute while i check boat over. Thank you

[BrandonCrapo]

You do an excellent job of explaining these key steps. Everything u mention is right on point man

[robertsurprenant]

Hey Chris we're finally going to get our 97 EC 215 out on the water tomorrow. Long overdue. I appreciate this video you provided us. I'll have to bungee my swim ladder on, it flops around. I drive a stick too so 4WD low and yes I bought rubber wheel chocks. Should be ready. This is a huge deal for my wife and me to finally launch. We picked a Monday hoping traffic won't be too busy at the docks. Been doing a !ot of work on the 97 to make sure she's ready. So tomorrow is the big day. I'm stoked as hell. Again, thanks so much for the valuable tips.

[robertsurprenant]

Finally got our 97 EC out there. The Sea Ray operated and ran flawlessly, it was fantastic. My personal operating skills will require practice but we got it all done and I'm proud of my wife and myself. Most helpful was the prep advice pertaining to boat essentials and trailering. And the driving while towing precautions also. Most crucial was the big old gnarly rubber chocks I used to stabilize my 95 K2500 5-speed and 4WD Low made the launch and retrieval too easy. Note: I had to get both rear tires of my truck a couple feet into the water to assure the backend was floating and also when I retrieved the boat to winch it in properly(took me two tries)Those tips helped a ton. Going back out there this weekend. Goid stuff. My docking however, dud NOT work like a glove....but practice leads to improvement.