Marine slang everyone should know...

**mr fun** · 05-26-2018, 11:10 AM

weekend warrior, self explanatory

captian checkbook, pretty much the same

**Bodhi** · 05-26-2018, 11:34 AM

Sea Fleas= also see Lake Lice.

Down in this area we too have a rental boat infestation. ..they're just referred to as "look another a-hole tourist "

**Li'l Toy** · 05-26-2018, 01:56 PM

That's funny--I thought broke boater was 80% of all of the hot boaters I know.

**Hot Shot Merc** · 05-26-2018, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Li'l Toy

That's funny--I thought broke boater was 80% of all of the hot boaters I know.

Hey! I resemble that remark!!

**mistah_max** · 05-27-2018, 08:28 AM

do you guys have a name for boaters who zig zags around people, anchor lines and what not to beach their boats up the sand bank to make shure they never touch the water with the palm of their feet??

they seriously act like its hot lava or acid!

if theres a 10ft wide open space on the shore you can be shure "that" guy will gun for it even if he ends up with anchor lines wraped around his prop!

**Da Bull** · 05-27-2018, 09:43 AM

Flipper-Ya`ll know them. The guys that are always looking for a good deal on a boat and always says "I`m gonna keep this one" and you say "that's what you said about the last one". I don`t mind a guy buying and selling to make money and is honest about it but don`t try to BS me.

**nitro_rat** · 05-29-2018, 11:26 PM

Salt Water Merc’ - Mariner mota’

JohnnyRude - OMC mota’

FrankenMerc - cobbled together parts mota’ Mercury

**1BadAction** · 05-31-2018, 08:51 AM

Holy crap these are great

Completely forgot I posted this, and yea, I have plenty of river roach stories.

...but like capt said it's a PG13 board. lmao

**TooStroked** · 06-01-2018, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by nitro_rat

Is there a name for the guy that can’t get his trailer backed down the ramp?

Yes, Bayliner, sailboat or jet ski owner. And yes, they're always in front of you.

**XstreamVking** · 06-01-2018, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by nitro_rat

Is there a name for the guy that can’t get his trailer backed down the ramp?

Captain jack knife is what we always callem....

**FUJIMO** · 07-25-2018, 06:57 PM

52Magoo = 3M 5200 Caulking/Sealant

**madmatic** · 07-25-2018, 10:29 PM

Used rubber - an ex enforcement rigid inflatable (you can usualy see the faded enforcement logos and patches) found running wot out of the inlet the wrong way to see how much air they can catch and wear lifejackets on the dock

**deckofficer** · 07-25-2018, 10:42 PM

Coming from the sailing community I'll throw out Stink Pot, the term us Rag Merchants call powerboaters. See, two maritime slang words in one post.

**LakeFever** · 07-26-2018, 07:51 AM

Canoe people... insert fitting adjective of choice apre canoe.

A special breed known for their judgemental stares and glares as if any other vessel is somehow inferior or does not belong.

Then theres the NMB's new money boaters. Highly inexperienced deep pocketed guys who are usually 4'5" tall and drive like they are in a demolition derby. I have other names for them but not PG13. Theres this one tool I ran into out boating once who had "president" painted on the side of his 25' or so sport boat who was a real tool. Never forgot that clown. Classic scene

**1BadAction** · 07-26-2018, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by deckofficer

Coming from the sailing community I'll throw out Stink Pot, the term us Rag Merchants call powerboaters. See, two maritime slang words in one post.

Brilliant! LOL