David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes
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I’m David Cole, a recreational boater who believes confidence on the water begins with preparation, patience and respect for the conditions. Many costly boating mistakes happen during ordinary moments: approaching a dock too quickly, overlooking one item before launch or buying equipment that is poorly suited to the boat. These problems are usually easier to prevent than to correct. On Boating Without the Mistakes, I explain docking, launching, equipment selection, routine inspections and the habits that help make boating calmer and safer. I use clear demonstrations and practical checklists without pretending that every boat handles identically or that one method replaces proper local instruction. My goal is not to make boating appear frightening. It is to help you understand your equipment, slow the process down and spend more of your day enjoying the water instead of correcting avoidable problems.
Why Your Boat Won’t Plane Anymore—and the Cause May Be Underneath It
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Why a Calm Harbour Entrance Turns Dangerous on the Way Hom
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Yesterday's Safe GPS Track Can Put You Aground Today
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9 things YOU SHOULD KNOW before buying your first boat
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Why experienced boaters keep shifting back to neutral
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Why experienced boaters never fight a bad docking approach
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 3.6K views · 3 weeks ago
Why Your Boat Starts Cold but Won’t Restart Hot
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Why Your Boat Pulls to One Side and the Small Adjustment T
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 184 views · 5 days ago
Your VHF Receives Perfectly—But Will Anyone Hear Your Mayday
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 141 views · 1 month ago
Your Anchor Is Holding—Until the Wind Changes
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the 30 second wind test experienced skippers make before docking 832598
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Why Water Comes UP Through Your Boat’s Deck Drains
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 184 views · 11 days ago
Why a Shore-Power Plug Can Burn Without Tripping the Breaker
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 123 views · 12 days ago
The one dock line that can control your entire boat
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7 Docking Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Boat in Seconds
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 484 views · 1 month ago
Your Boat Trailer Coupler Can Look Locked—and Still Come Off
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 29 views · 1 day ago
Your Boat Trailer Tyres Can Look New and Still Be Unsafe
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 77 views · 10 days ago
5 boat ramp blunders that make you look like a beginner
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Why skilled boaters use short bursts of throttle near the dock
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Why you still get seasick and how to stop it for good
David Cole — Boating Without the Mistakes · 370 views · 1 month ago