Launching Worries

[garryowen]

hold on a second fellas;
need more info. if you have roller bunks the yes comments are in order.
if you have solid bunk trailer not so much

i am forced to single hand launch all the time. in the cold winter water here i would freeze before i could launch and wade to trailer to unhook strap.

if you have solid bunk i think you will find its difficult to get your 230 to even move on trailer unless it is mostly floated.


what i do; back to waters edge, unhook bow line, make fast a 50' mooring line to bow cleat and front post, then make sure there are no coils or snags or line isnt fouled on any thing. then slowly back down ramp till boat looks like it is near free of trailer and bump brakes till boat floats free. ease back up ramp till front of trailer is clear of water.

at this point retrieve mooring line from trailer and line boat to dock or shore if no dock.


THIS IS FOR SOLID BUNKS NOT ROLLERS. ROLLER YESS DONT UNHOOK TILL IN WATER

apparently every one failed to read the first sentence in the 4th paragraph above.


i just find it diffulclt and unsafe for me to wade on cold slick moss covered ramp, into above my knees in order to unhook bow line. the alternative of trying to crawl into pu box and unhook standing on trailer hitch aren't any better


on a personal note i am siding with O P's dad


not trying to talk any one into any thing. attempting to point out in the black and white world, there is a gray area where you can operate and not end up on u-tube.

best of luck to all in what ever way you choose.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[TGIF]

I had a feeling that joining club Sea Ray was good idea, and now its confirmed. Especially when we are talking about chains, straps, and loaning out wives.:grin::grin::grin:
Here are a couple of pics of Dad attempting to reposition the boat on the trailer. And who says he's not safety conscious? If you notice he put safety blocks under the trailers tongue. If you knew him you would love him.

 

[avguy]

i just find it diffulclt and unsafe for me to wade on cold slick moss covered ramp, into above my knees in order to unhook bow line. the alternative of trying to crawl into pu box and unhook standing on trailer hitch aren't any better

I only back down close enough to the water so if the boat did slip off somehow the only place for it to fall would be in the lake. I don't walk into the water to unhook the strap or chain. Loading is another story though...

I had a feeling that joining club Sea Ray was good idea, and now its confirmed. Especially when we are talking about chains, straps, and loaning out wives.:grin::grin::grin:
Here are a couple of pics of Dad attempting to reposition the boat on the trailer. And who says he's not safety conscious? If you notice he put safety blocks under the trailers tongue. If you knew him you would love him.

Yup....better keep an eye on him so you can keep the memories coming :grin: