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Like said above dont give up. You learned a few things not to do! Tie the boat up tight and let the rubrail do its job. My fishing buddy has a couple old wooden Simmons we snapper fish on. First time i boarded i stepped down on to the gunnel and grabbed the ttop. The boat rolled over so much i thought it was going to capsize! He started laughing his a$$ off and said everybody new who gets on his boat always get the same OH Sh!TTTTTTTT expression on their face when it rolls. Hang in there. Soon launching and loading will be painless.
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07-26-2012, 06:00 AM
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Glad you can laugh about it!...falls under the category: Ya gotta start somewhere!!...the learning curve to boating is a long one and frequented by lots of speed bumps!!...but in the end it's all worth it...
  Rob's right...get that camera thing goin'!!...
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07-26-2012, 03:34 PM
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Yea the last time I was getting in and out of a boat was about 10 yrs ago when I weighed about 350lbs and it wasn't a issue. I have always wanted my own boat and my brother helped me get this one to help me get more active to loose weight, also I forgot to mention that I am about to have weight loss surgery, the gastric bypass. My current weight is 500lbs and this surgery will change my life and give me back the life I used to have.
So being 500lbs just getting in the boat is a challenge, next time I take her out I will back her down close to the dock and get in the boat while she is still on the trailer so the boat doesnt move lol.
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1987 V20 CC Fisherman w/a 1996 Johnson 200 Ocean Runner I have never been to drunk to fish :)
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07-27-2012, 12:03 PM
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Wow, you are HUGE!!
 My Doc will not do the gastric if you are over 400, I was 350 now 176 had my gatro 1 year ago last May.I have had a few issues but I am getting a little better a day at a time. I have other issues as I was diabetic for 21 years, and my kidneys are shutting down, have had a few eye surgery's, they will never be the same but i am seeing again! I wish I had it done before my health got so bad, but the surgery sucked back then. But it has fixed a lot! No more High BP, No more diabetes, no more cholesterol. Good Luck to ya!
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1986 V20 Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
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07-27-2012, 07:30 PM
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Well I sure pray that you get better. I have had High BP since 2001 and just got high sugar in the last year, so yea it's time for a major change, I just pray that this surgery gives me my life back, as this will be my first surgery I am scared ****less.
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07-27-2012, 09:35 PM
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Not sure of your age or health, but I went way to long before doing something!! I was 27 when I got diabetes, and I was 48 when I had the operation. I had a Heart attach in 2009 while building my barn.
My brother was 380, and after watching all the problems I had he said Joey I having the opp as I don't want to be like you! He said I hope you are not mad at me for saying that, but I understood!! KI use to build all my own stuff and fix cars and a bunch of things!, But because of the health issues I have lost most use of my hands, and no feelings in my feet and legs, on my boat I don't even tie my own hooks on any more, who ever is with me does it for me. Thank God for my Friends they all understand and have no problems helping me out. I am glad I was able to get him to do something! I wish you all the luck in the world my friend!!
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1986 V20 Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
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