Do you drive a boat?

Well it is probably just me, but I don't think so.

You pilot a boat.

You operate a boat.

You steer a boat.

You run a boat.

You drive a car.

Correct me please!

JohnP

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Agree. I run the boat.

I guess I run my boat, but I don't mind driving it.

Conrad wrote:

Agree. I run the boat.

I stole your idea.* Thanks* JohnP

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Carey wrote:

I guess I run my boat, but I don't mind driving it.
I geuss you can have it both ways.* To each is own.*** JohnP

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I believe all boats but sea ray's are "piloted." If you own a sea ray however, they are "driven" and when you dock you put out "bumpers."

Woodsong wrote:

I believe all boats but sea ray's are "piloted." If you own a sea ray however, they are "driven" and when you dock you put out "bumpers."

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.....and THEN you get your "ropes" ready!!!!!

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Woodsong wrote:

I believe all boats but sea ray's are "piloted." If you own a sea ray however, they are "driven" and when you dock you put out "bumpers."

I guess there are a lot of "driven" boats with "bumpers" out there!!!

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Baker wrote:


Woodsong wrote:

I believe all boats but sea ray's are "piloted." If you own a sea ray however, they are "driven" and when you dock you put out "bumpers."

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.....and THEN you get your "ropes" ready!!!!!

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Is going in reverse--backing down-- or putting on the brakes?


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Baker wrote:

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Woodsong wrote:

I believe all boats but sea ray's are "piloted." If you own a sea ray however, they are "driven" and when you dock you put out "bumpers."

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.....and THEN you get your "ropes" ready!!!!!

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Yeah but not before you stop in the kitchen to make a snack and maybe make a pitstop in the bathroom down below too.


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I "drive the big bus"

Actually people from the dock will say..."I'm going to run over to (where ever)"

I say..."I'm going to crawl over"

JohnP wrote:

Well it is probably just me, but I don't think so.

You pilot a boat.

You operate a boat.

You steer a boat.

You run a boat.

You drive a car.

Correct me please!

JohnP

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I command*a boat.

I operate the radio/windlass/etc.

I drive a car/bus/truck.

I run to the store or to*the toilet.


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JohnP wrote:

Well it is probably just me, but I don't think so.

You pilot a boat.

You operate a boat.

You steer a boat.

You run a boat.

You drive a car.

Correct me please!

JohnP

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I command*a boat.** Very Good Mark!

I operate the radio/windlass/etc.

I drive a car/bus/truck.

I run to the store or to*the toilet.* We all do sometimes.


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-- Edited by JohnP on Monday 7th of March 2011 04:18:01 PM

I make no apologies... I drive our boat.

I am the naviguesser.

Am I the only one that is going to be honest here??? Truth be told....

I do whatever my wife tells me to do! If she says drive the boat, I drive the boat!

Woodsong wrote:

Am I the only one that is going to be honest here??? Truth be told....

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Nope. See two posts above yours

GonzoF1 wrote:

I make no apologies... I drive our boat.** You Bad (LOL)* JohnP

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Woodsong wrote:

Am I the only one that is going to be honest here??? Truth be told....

I do whatever my wife tells me to do! If she says drive the boat, I drive the boat!

** The Admiral !!*** JohnP

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RED wrote:

I am the naviguesser.** ME TOO !!** JohnP

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the only running of a boat i have heard is "running aground"?

i admit i have used the term drive (perhaps i should have gotten a sea ray), but mostly use "cruise" as in "we are gonna cruise to the Island.."

btw pilots dont "pilot the plane" they fly it..

sailing would be appropriate if in the English language didnt implicate the use of a sail.

Per wrote:

the only running of a boat i have heard is "running aground"?

i admit i have used the term drive (perhaps i should have gotten a sea ray), but mostly use "cruise" as in "we are gonna cruise to the Island.."
Nobody is right and no one is wrong.* The English language is fun.

JohnP

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My son, the tugboat guy, says they "drive" the tugs. Of course, they have no finesse, just big fenders.

JohnP wrote:


RED wrote:

I am the naviguesser.** ME TOO !!** JohnP

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Bearing in mind, the first mate usually has a view on it, I guess the most accurate way to politely put it is.....I nagivate..............unless I really feel strongly about it, then I skipper the*vessel......

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Per wrote:

the only running of a boat i have heard is "running aground"?

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Yes, okay so how do you clean the barnacles off the bottom?

I have a PCOC, so does that mean I can "Operate" my PC?
I used to go for a sail, when I had one.
Now I take Retreat out for a run.
I am never the driver, sometimes the Captain, so does that mean I captain the boat?
The helmsman takes the helm.
I sometimes take the wheel.
I can con (in a good way).
If I drive from up top, does that mean I command?
oops, did I say "Drive"?

I run my engines
I drive my boat like I mean it
I am the pilot of my boat
I steer in a current

Otto (pilot) drives the boat. I supervise Otto.

Ted

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I run my engines
I drive my boat like I mean it
I am the pilot of my boat
I steer in a current

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WINNER! Thread over.

Tom-

Have you ever parked your boat?