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v-drive on the river questions.... please help.

I live on the Sacramento area and the closest water to me are the multiple rivers that run through my city. Is driving a flat bottom v drive on the river a no no? The reason I ask this is because I have never even driven a v drive and these things don't have reverse. Should I learn and get comfortable on the lake first? I don't want to get on the river and not know how to get out without wrecking my boat into the side. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by Magnum_Man

I live on the Sacramento area and the closest water to me are the multiple rivers that run through my city. Is driving a flat bottom v drive on the river a no no? The reason I ask this is because I have never even driven a v drive and these things don't have reverse. Should I learn and get comfortable on the lake first? I don't want to get on the river and not know how to get out without wrecking my boat into the side. Thanks in advance.

It would be easier on a lake, CFW is close and v-drive friendly and plenty of people willing to help or answer questions. Depending on where on the river you put in you will have currents to deal with which can be a handful for a newby. You could go south and find calm water in the Delta above Stockton.

We put in right there at Garcia bend all the time. But Like joel said weekdays are better...oh and try to stay up river and watch out for the water cops, they not to friendly towards loud boats.

Cool. Thanks for the replies you guys. I just want to hit the water as much as possible if I get this boat I'm thinkin of trading for. I am excited to get into this hobby and even decided to trade my bike for a boat because my boat project is probably two years away. Can't wait!

Originally Posted by RhinoWood

We put in right there at Garcia bend all the time. But Like joel said weekdays are better...oh and try to stay up river and watch out for the water cops, they not to friendly towards loud boats.

No doubt. What you think though rhino? I think sangerss396 will be happy with this trade. The bike is so close and if he put 1500 into it he could sell it for double what he could get for his boat.

Originally Posted by the bandit

My choice would be cfw [so shore!] shit i live close & be glad ta help ya! Pm me or shere your #. Andy

Sure. My number is 916-529-8499. My name is Chris.

Originally Posted by Magnum_Man

No doubt. What you think though rhino? I think sangerss396 will be happy with this trade. The bike is so close and if he put 1500 into it he could sell it for double what he could get for his boat.

It's a good look'n scooter no doubt!!

Originally Posted by the bandit

My choice would be cfw [so shore!] shit i live close & be glad ta help ya! Pm me or shere your #. Andy

Watch out for this guy!!!

Originally Posted by RhinoWood

It's a good look'n scooter no doubt!!

Thanks rhino. I really appreciate that. It's a hard trade because I really want to keep my bike but I don't have a license because of damn child support(long story). So I figure ill let mama drive me to a boat ramp and go nuts!

Originally Posted by Sinister21

CFW is the place to play i am out there most every weekend any questions come and find me cant miss my boat!

Thanks man. Really appreciate the support. I'll be out there soon hopefully. The guy I had to trade my chopper backed out so I'm still lookin for another boat. Or someone who will fix mine so I can play. We'll see......