Houseboating tips

[Guest]

I rented a 65 ft houseboat for my crew June 1th - 14th on Lake Amistad in South Texas. I am looking for any tips for my trip; things to look out for, must haves, lessons learned, that kind of stuff. I am bringing the Tige but have enough drivers to follow along next to the houseboat instead of towing while we drive to our anchoring spot. Still researching exactly where to go on Lake Amistad but plan on sticking on the Texas side and near the Devils River. As always, any advice is greatly appreciated. Any yes, I will take a ton of pics!

[NICKYPOO]

Flush a few times throughout your movement to avoid clogs. Seriously.

[Guest]

that is funny, not only because anything to do with "movements" is funny but two guys that are coming on the trip are notorius for clogging toilets. I will be sure to lay down that law for everyone. thanks!

[ImaPigDog]

We used to cut the bottom out of a 5-gallon bucket and attach a toilet seat on top...dig hole on shore and place over it. This was for all the guys to use and affectionately referred to as COWAVE (Cr@p Out With A View) since it was always placed strategically on a hill where it could overlook the houseboat.

[River Runner]

Make a liberal estimate of how much beer you will need. When you go to the store buy double that amount.

[Tequilasun]

Flush a few times throughout your movement to avoid clogs. Seriously.

Truer words have never been spoken.

Beer, 30% more than you think you'll ever need.
Bring binoculars
Tow with a long a$$ rope, learn the proper harness proceedure for your boat.
Hit the horn backing out of the stall
Need big bouys if you are gonna tie up along side.
people transfers between moving boats is a bad idea
Jello shots in the little cups with lids can be tossed roughly 45 yards. They will curve away from the arm you are throwing them with...aka mean right to left slider for a righty
If at anchor, somone periodically needs to check you aren't sliding
Bring sunscreen, and more beer
Dude/girl ratio needs to be 3/2 or better to avoid being a sausage boat
Aviatior sunglasses show your steeze no matter the length of your boat
Nudity is manditory

I'll think of more later

[Tequilasun]

Make a liberal estimate of how much beer you will need. When you go to the store buy double that amount.

I agree with this assesment as well. I factored mine with the ungodly amount of liquor available principle.

[River Runner]

When skinny dippin during bass season always protect your nightcrawler!!!!!

[Micah]

Use four anchors for the houseboat (two on each side) incase the wind picks up.

[Guest]

I have always subscribed to the belief that you can NEVER have too much booze and beers. NEVER. We will NOT run out of alcohol.

Great feedback guys, I appreciate it and have gotten quite a laugh as well. Jello shots have a 45 yd range, I will test that out for certain!

That got me thinking, need plenty of cheap floatables, a couple nerf footballs, frisbees and possibly a beer bong.

[Jason B]

.....possibly a beer bong.

Possibly??????

Oh.... so much to learn young grasshopper.

[Tequilasun]

Possibly??????

Oh.... so much to learn young grasshopper.

Man, manditory as well! Do we have to tell you how to spike a watermelon too?

Most fun you can have on a houseboat with a nerf footbal ( clothed at least, you pervs): have an endzone layed out football catch game. Need a couple judges. Dude a, takes a flying leap off the top of the houseboat while dude b throws him the ball. Points for effort, messing yourself up, and catching the ball. Man we've had some epic catches! Think Lynn Swan. Don't be a wimp.

Check water depth and subsurface obsticles first.

At least one dude should wear nothing but a walnut slingshot, it will make the other dudes look good by comparison.

[Tequilasun]

Use four anchors for the houseboat (two on each side) incase the wind picks up.

I'm gonna disagree with this one. Two anchors works better, opposite sides, and ends. Long lines. The tendency with four anchors is to make the lines too short, and the wakes/wind essential continually pick up the anchors and reset them, which leads to movement. Not saying it can't be done, but long lines is better, two lines is less to run over with your boat. I like to let the boat move around a bit thereby dragging the anchors and locking them in.

[Guest]

In our old age we are more marathon drinkers than sprinters, so the beer bonging days are about over. Maybe, just for old times sake...

[Jason B]

DUDE, YOU'RE 36!!!!!!!!

That ain't old age! I'm 35 and I'd like to think I'm just hitting my stride. Of course, my thinning hair betrays that assertion...damn hair