TGIF
New Member
Hello Everyone, I have a Newbie Question.
I've been launching my boat with the help of my Dad. I will back down the ramp while he holds the lines and guides the boat to the dock.
This weekend I got out of the truck just at the apex of the ramp, and noticed he unhooked the winch strap. I asked him about it and he said thats the way he has always done it, and the weight of the boat will keep it on the trailer.
Is this an accident waiting to happen? I just watched a youtube vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T2lYFsQMFw&feature=related and wonder if this is a common practice.
Thanks in advance
Steve B
PS its a 23' Sea Ray Weekender
I've been launching my boat with the help of my Dad. I will back down the ramp while he holds the lines and guides the boat to the dock.
This weekend I got out of the truck just at the apex of the ramp, and noticed he unhooked the winch strap. I asked him about it and he said thats the way he has always done it, and the weight of the boat will keep it on the trailer.
Is this an accident waiting to happen? I just watched a youtube vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T2lYFsQMFw&feature=related and wonder if this is a common practice.
Thanks in advance
Steve B
PS its a 23' Sea Ray Weekender