Launch Ramp Roundup
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Posted by Alan Sorum Jul 23, 2006 |
The marina launch ramp offers some of the best entertainment in town. Where else can watch three people try to back down the ramp at the same time, see mom backing the boat trailer and dad yelling the instructions to her, hear mom and dad yell at each other, and on special occasions, you can see the boat come off the trailer without any outside help.
Looking at this from the positive side, watching people launch boats at the ramp is a good way to get a feel for the process. It will give you a chance to see a few mistakes and pick up some good ideas. Be sure to bring the camera.
In Boating and Sailing at Suite101, we have the discussed the three phases of the boat launch cycle. They are making pre-launch preparations, actually launching the boat and then finally getting it back out again. Take some time and read the articles, and then practice backing the boat trailer.
See you on the water! Now where did I put the drain plug?
For more information on safe boat launching, please read:
Successfully Launching Your Boat
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