A Wild Boat Launch
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however somebody with more guts would do as bow suggested run her right on.... then crank her in until she hits the bow stops
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i've had trouble loading my boat with the wind blowing hard to shore (launching ramp).... ended up throwing my son a rope, then idleing the engine in reverse, then my son had no problem pulling the boat straight in on the trailer.
however somebody with more guts would do as bow suggested run her right on.... then crank her in until she hits the bow stops
however somebody with more guts would do as bow suggested run her right on.... then crank her in until she hits the bow stops
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That's actually more common than you'd think, especially in Alaska.
It's called what it is.....tractor lauching. Particularly in the island areas of southern Alaska, and up on the Kenai, the location of boat lauch ramps are few and far between, and at times the nearest launch ramp to a prime fishing spot is 8-10 miles or more away by boat. Adds up to a long run across not-so-nice water to get there. With a tractor launch you can put in literally right next to where you want to fish.
Many of the shorelines are shallow and allow for the tractor launch. Many of the people fishing off Fox Island (just out from Seward, AK) elect this method of launching, for example.
Hope this helps,
Dan-
It's called what it is.....tractor lauching. Particularly in the island areas of southern Alaska, and up on the Kenai, the location of boat lauch ramps are few and far between, and at times the nearest launch ramp to a prime fishing spot is 8-10 miles or more away by boat. Adds up to a long run across not-so-nice water to get there. With a tractor launch you can put in literally right next to where you want to fish.
Many of the shorelines are shallow and allow for the tractor launch. Many of the people fishing off Fox Island (just out from Seward, AK) elect this method of launching, for example.
Hope this helps,
Dan-
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Good Lord that dude backed her waaaay down in the water! Those waves were getting big!
I was also wanting to watch them load the boat.. and yes, the guides DO help...
BUT you have to hit the trailer STRAIGHT and not sideways which is what those winds like to do!
BTW - Maj - I love your avatar! BOOMER SOONER!
I was also wanting to watch them load the boat.. and yes, the guides DO help...
BUT you have to hit the trailer STRAIGHT and not sideways which is what those winds like to do!
BTW - Maj - I love your avatar! BOOMER SOONER!
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