Newtoboating Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Hey everyone. I’m brand new to boating and I just bought a 1998 MB Sports Boss 210. Before I take it out I would really like to find an owner’s manual to look over. Does anyone know where I could find one? Also I’m open to hear some advice or tips for people brand new to boating, I feel a little in over my head. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oboyskibum Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Just a few things that might help. If you are new to backing up a trailer practice in an empty parking lot with some cheap cones or something similar. Learning to back a trailer on the ramp can be a frustrating/bad idea on a busy day. Make sure you take the boat out for a couple of practice runs on days that are not busy. You might want to limit the number of people in the boat on those days so you can focus on the task at hand. See if you can find a boating friend to help show you the ropes. Create a checklist of pre-launch items that everyone knows( that way everyone helps you remember and are able to double check) 1. make sure the drain plug is installed and snug. 2. remove the rear trailer tie-down straps before launching the boat. ..... This is just a suggestion and my 2 cents. Others may have different opinions on this. Have both you and another potential driver learn how to drive the boat. To start: I would suggest backing the boat into the water on the trailer, making sure it is in deep enough, then start the motor. Let it run for a while so you can check temps and oil. Next, get the feel for putting the boat in drive and reverse without giving it any gas. I have seen new drivers panic and overpower driving in forward or reverse into other boats. JeffO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbentz101 Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Just a few things that might help. If you are new to backing up a trailer practice in an empty parking lot with some cheap cones or something similar. Learning to back a trailer on the ramp can be a frustrating/bad idea on a busy day. Make sure you take the boat out for a couple of practice runs on days that are not busy. You might want to limit the number of people in the boat on those days so you can focus on the task at hand. See if you can find a boating friend to help show you the ropes. Create a checklist of pre-launch items that everyone knows( that way everyone helps you remember and are able to double check) 1. make sure the drain plug is installed and snug. 2. remove the rear trailer tie-down straps before launching the boat. ..... This is just a suggestion and my 2 cents. Others may have different opinions on this. Have both you and another potential driver learn how to drive the boat. To start: I would suggest backing the boat into the water on the trailer, making sure it is in deep enough, then start the motor. Let it run for a while so you can check temps and oil. Next, get the feel for putting the boat in drive and reverse without giving it any gas. I have seen new drivers panic and overpower driving in forward or reverse into other boats. I second all this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donfather Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Find a friend that boats and have him go out with you first time and walk you thru all the above. Maybe someone on here can help out. If you were here I would take you out. Also join the MB Boat Owners Facebook page, maybe you find someone on there that is local to you oldsmobiledriver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodiestcadaver Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 When loading back onto the trailer. TAKE YOUR TIME. my first advice given was to start way back and continue a straight line by going in and out of gear a few seconds in between. That keeps the straight momentum of the boat for the prop will naturally make the boat want to turn even if your rudder is straight. once you feel the boat line up on the trailer alittle have your driver back up the trailer into the water if needed. but advise if the trailer is too deep you can damage your prop if not on properly. If you don't make it your first attempt on to the trailer just back up enough and retry. Also don't prep or inspect your boat at the ramp. Get it ready before so your not being "that guy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtoboating Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thanks, much appreciated tips! Does anyone know where I might be able to find a manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ_MB Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks, much appreciated tips! Does anyone know where I might be able to find a manual? I'm not sure if MB has ever created manuals. I know it doesn't exist for my 2013. Just post your questions on here and hopefully someone has an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowplease Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 You can probably find the engine manual somewhere online. That’s really the only manual you need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtoboating Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I'm not sure if MB has ever created manuals. I know it doesn't exist for my 2013. Just post your questions on here and hopefully someone has an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtoboating Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Gotcha. Had no idea! Just assumed they would have one similar to a car I guess. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperryd Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Well I know they existed for 2013 these are pics of mine. That said only the first two pages are from MB. The rest are just pamphlets from suppliers. Indmar and Zero off are the only manuals in the whole package. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro AZ_MB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ_MB Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Well I know they existed for 2013 these are pics of mine. First I've seen of these. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikewoods Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 My 2014 boat came with the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsmobiledriver Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 My 12 had the same. Used it for a tire chalk... JeffO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turps73 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 now its all on a flash drive Hyperryd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsmobiledriver Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Does the flash drive come with the cookies? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker626 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 If you clear your cache first! oldsmobiledriver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsmobiledriver Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I always forget the cache... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikewoods Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Cache me ousside, how ‘ bou’ Dat? oldsmobiledriver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker626 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Cache me ousside, how ‘ bou’ Dat?I’m ok with that! Mikewoods and oldsmobiledriver 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsmobiledriver Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I’m glad we understand that the cache me outside you’re speaking of is a lovely surf sesh!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mikewoods 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkyred Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Looking to download manual for 2001 MB Sports boat. any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppydriver Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/19/2023 at 7:00 PM, Sparkyred said: Looking to download manual for 2001 MB Sports boat. any help? Whoa, that's going quite a way back. I know my new 21' MB didn't come with a manual (other than the motor), so it may take some hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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