Welcome
I am new to the club also. I bought my first boat last year an EBay/barn find GT160. Never joined the forum just hung around and met a lot of good people to boat with. The best parts are show-up and go out with the group. They will help you load and unload always one person that knows the areas and if a part on your old boat/motor fails someone will tow you (yes its embarrassing but it happens to us all) that?s when you will be glad you are with a group of friends.
Ask questions on the posting for the trip. Some one that knows the area usually starts the post and acts as the host. Check the post often times, different boat ramps, start, stop, distance, available gas, eating, or picnic, little cock out after return. A lot can change. No one is in charge just a group some go their own way. If you think you will be starting at a different time or place ask for a cell phone number many or the members are happy to give them out.
After messing around with all you?re other boats, and becoming bored with them, you went back to the old G150, and it is the most fun (great story). Wish I had an old G150 as a spare.
I just joined the forum a few months ago. You will get to know the experienced members (trust them).
I offer suggestions just because I am a new member also.
Laine