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it is a very large lake with about 650 miles of shoreline. Depths can be 360’ at its deepest. Most of our time will be spent in coves and not necessarily in the big water. After reading many of your posts, I really need Vikingstaff, Big D, and or Potomacbassin’ to be the captain of my boat the...

As I get prepared for delivery of my boat in a few months, I needed some advice on a few questions. I order a 23' LSBA and wondered about the following: 1. What type and size anchor should I purchase? 2. What size and material docking line is recommended? Is the extra cost worth getting the...

I definitely could have saved some heartache in the fall if I would have.

Thanks to all the locals for the quick response. Our home will be in the Clouds Creek area. Hopefully will receive the boat by the end of May but not holding my breath.

I will share some pictures when I get the boat. I was told that it would probably be the end of May or early June before I receive it. I will also take a boating class with the wife so I can become as knowledgeable and safe as possible. Wife is an ICU nurse and we just somewhat decided to...

All good information. My dealer has offered to take us out when the boat arrives. There is also a local gentleman (he works for Sea Tow part time) that will give "boating lessons." I just want to make sure that we boat safely and I am not the person causing the experienced boaters to get...

Just placed an order for 23' Bennington LSBA. As a first time owner and boater does anyone have advice? Will mainly use for cruising with friends and a few water sports. What are some of the first accessories I should purchase?

Just ordered my first boat and feel I am in over my head. Bought the 2021 23' LSBA with the Yamaha SHO 250. Got the Black with Silver accent stripe as well as the blackout package. Any advice? Did I over do it or under do it? Considered the Bowrider but given the unknowns and the added...