2 year old child and V bottem...how???

[tcuda499]

this will be our first season boating with our 2 year old son in our Scarab. Last year we used our 38 cruiser very little and had no problems with him being one. Now hes very mobile and the wife and I are desiding on either strapping a booster seat or child seat to a front bolster and strapping him in. Or my wife wants to hold him while shes in the bolster seat???? how do you moms and dads do it? Suggestions? thanks

[Steve 1]

this will be our first season boating with our 2 year old son in our Scarab. Last year we used our 38 cruiser very little and had no problems with him being one. Now hes very mobile and the wife and I are desiding on either strapping a booster seat or child seat to a front bolster and strapping him in. Or my wife wants to hold him while shes in the bolster seat???? how do you moms and dads do it? Suggestions? thanks

I wrapped mine in a kiddie life jacket that fit him and Momma held him.

[DAREDEVIL]

I would hold him,,,DO NOT STRAPP HIM IN..if something would happen u could not get him out....


Just drive safe and take it easy and u all be fine...

[tcuda499]

I would hold him,,,DO NOT STRAPP HIM IN..if something would happen u could not get him out....


Just drive safe and take it easy and u all be fine...

agreed, but its a million more times likley to hit an unexspected wave in the ocean and have momma bounce around holding baby.yes, nice and easy.
of course a type I or II pfd.

[tcuda499]

of course than theres docking??? strap him in for that?

[Chris]

You're going to have to pick your days. You're also going to have to watch your speeds every time. There's just no way to do adult performance boating with a baby.

[Slandrew]

Cruise up & down the canals with him slow best bet!

[richanton]

Keep it under 80mph when crushing 6ft rollers.

[Tantrum]

Keep it under 80mph when crushing 6ft rollers.

Thats an Outerlimits guy for ya

Hailey spectating the NYC Poker run at 8 month.

[Tantrum]

I always opted for Mom holding them. When they are that small their neck muscles are not nearly developed enough to let them bounce around. We also put a little cotton in their ears for the noise and wind. Have fun and be safe. He will love it.

[TMS1155]

this will be our first season boating with our 2 year old son in our Scarab. Last year we used our 38 cruiser very little and had no problems with him being one. Now hes very mobile and the wife and I are desiding on either strapping a booster seat or child seat to a front bolster and strapping him in. Or my wife wants to hold him while shes in the bolster seat???? how do you moms and dads do it? Suggestions? thanks

Just let him drive and he can hold onto the wheel !!!!!!!!!!!

[tcuda499]

thanks for the replys. he already drove my truck.... just in the drive way in my lap. cant wait to get out on the water, about another 2 or 3 weeks for me to get everything ready.

[Magic Medicine]

I wrapped mine in a kiddie life jacket that fit him and Momma held him.

x2 or something mines like to sit on my lap and help drive the boat

[go4broke]

x3 life jacket and momma holding.

[Slandrew]

This topic came up Mothers day in reference to my grandson 1.5 yrs old I got the thumbs down oh well?

[chrisk]

i had my daughter in my boat when she was 6 months old and she is 6 years old today and still loves it! always had life jacket on her and someone holding her. MOST IMPORTANT, when we had the kids on the boat - i always took my time and went nice and slow... boating with kids is a different type of boat, its a compromise but its a great day on the water!

[DAREDEVIL]

This topic came up Mothers day in reference to my grandson 1.5 yrs old I got the thumbs down oh well?

Well, most adults wouldn't ride with u ...lol

[Slandrew]

Well, most adults wouldn't ride with u ...lol

I know 1or 2 that will

[GregP]

As eveyone has said, good fitting life jacket, hat and sunscreen and hold him on an adults lap. Keep trips short and easy. Bring a towel to sleep on the floor if you need to take a rest stop for him. My daughter started boating at 9 mos and is still going out with me.

-greg

[In2Deep]

Originally Posted by Steve 1
I wrapped mine in a kiddie life jacket that fit him and Momma held him.

x4...and just be responsible and appropriate with speed-to-conditions.
Don't skimp on the infant life vest....and make sure a proper fit.