i'm writing a story, and part of it has this hotshot guy being captain on a boat, one of those nice ones that are pretty big. not a sailboat, more like a speedboat. (like the one in You'veGotMail, like the biggest boat that was named 'Fox', something like that) anyone have any advice about boating, or anything? if anyone knows the terms for the crew, like who's next in 'importance' after the captain. or anything else would be useful. just to make it sound like i know what i'm talking about when writing the chapter, even though i don't.
any advice would be fantastic!
2006-08-15 05:44:39 · 8 answers · asked by hockeychickstagecrew 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
I know i should write about what i know, but i need this to be about a boat, because that's the only method of transportation that should work, even though i haven't any clue about boats at all. it's true, i should write about what i know, maybe i'll change it around a little, good idea. thanx to all who answered!!
2006-08-15 05:53:31 · update #1
Go to the library and read a book or two about boating or novels that take place on boats and assimilate.
There are a lot of personal experience books regarding boating out there....People who participated in a race like America's Cup, or went someplace unusual in a boat, or were beset by some potentially tragic challenge while in a boat. I'm sure your library will have at least one of these available and it will immeasurably improve your understanding of the topic and background.
And don't laugh, but I've found that children's books often offer simply huge shortcuts when it comes to getting a good overview of something completely different in a very short period of time.....
2006-08-16 14:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jess Wundring 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you live, but if it is by the water there may be a speed boat race scheduled. Go a day or two before the race and ask someone for a ride. Most guys will be glad to show off their boat.
2006-08-16 03:39:26 · answer #2 · answered by Richard B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could read about being on boats, but be sure to have your manuscript read by someone who knows boats. There is nothing worse than reading a book with wrong info abut a topic of importance in the book. See if there is someone in your area who you could discuss the scene.
2006-08-17 09:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been around boats all my life, I am currently a boat captain, I live on a
35' sailboat, and am currently employed on lake erie. Should you have any questions, feel free to e-mail or IM me, just click my avatar.
2006-08-15 22:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by captcruzer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a little research, the world is at you finger tips. I would also try hanging out near boat docks ect you'll get real info from them first hand, good luck
2006-08-15 05:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by Stoner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best advice on this subject is "don't try to write about something you don't know anything about." It just won't work.
2006-08-15 05:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like most authors, you'll have to do your research.
2006-08-15 05:50:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.2020site.org/canoe/sailboat.html
2006-08-15 05:51:41 · answer #8 · answered by WyoHunter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋