Freedom Boat Club????

[Van]

Obviously I don't know your relative or his/her expertise behind the helm. To answear your question, I don't know anyone using it.

BUT, personally i think the FBC a terrible idea, a day or even two of training is not going to cut it. I've seen boaters with years of experience do the stupidest things imaginable. Then they give someone a 28 footer to use ?????? I told the "hot chick" exactly that at the last boat show. She was speechless. (and go figure they use chicks to promote the club) ANYWAY,,,,,,

That said, I am not telling you your relative is wrong, so if he/she is confident enough to deal with the nuts out there, give it a try. and be careful, REAL careful, as you know when things go wrong out there they go wrong really fast.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Whats the difference?
They can go buy said 28ft w/o ANY training. something is better than nothing... but I agree Van, I've got a ticket and still have been known to do something stupid occasionally

Originally Posted by Van

Obviously I don't know your relative or his/her expertise behind the helm. To answear your question, I don't know anyone using it.

BUT, personally i think the FBC a terrible idea, a day or even two of training is not going to cut it. I've seen boaters with years of experience do the stupidest things imaginable. Then they give someone a 28 footer to use ?????? I told the "hot chick" exactly that at the last boat show. She was speechless. (and go figure they use chicks to promote the club) ANYWAY,,,,,,

That said, I am not telling you your relative is wrong, so if he/she is confident enough to deal with the nuts out there, give it a try. and be careful, REAL careful, as you know when things go wrong out there they go wrong really fast.

[Clammer]

think About it

CLAMMEr gives the classes >>>>....

[eelman]

Originally Posted by Clammer

think About it

CLAMMEr gives the classes >>>>....

yes he does! and if your lucky enough when he is sleeping, you can take his keys , go catch cows, and come back and watch him go nuts!

[FishermanTim]

I think of it in the same way I view leasing a car..... you pay for a vehicle that you won't own (unless you choose to at the end of the lease).
For the cost of the membership, what happens if the location you choose doesn't have any boats available or one to correctly suit your needs? Do you take what they have, drive on to the next location and try again or give up and go home?

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by Clammer

think About it

CLAMMEr gives the classes >>>>....

really? THey are looking to get it in Warwick. Its my bro-in law and he has already taken boating safety classes and passed the test. He wants to be a boater but without the worry of maintainance.

[Van]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

really? THey are looking to get it in Warwick. Its my bro-in law and he has already taken boating safety classes and passed the test. He wants to be a boater but without the worry of maintainance.

Then he should give it a try.
But like Tim said,
I wonder if everytime he feels like going out, what boat he gets. You don't actually keep one in your own slip do ya? I don't think its like leasing a car where its yours. So if you get used to one, the next time they only have a different one?? I dunno That would make things even more interesting.

RiROCK, you have a good point, I think a training course should be mandatory whether you buy or lease.
...........AND.........
I've heard about Clammer's boating experiences on the water and dry land. Maybe you should try somewhere else !!!!