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Re: Backing a Boat Trailer Down a Ramp [Re: MathGeek] #13355572 11/28/19 03:04 PM
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A boat ramp is not the place to learn. Get in a big empty parking lot and learn how to back (using mirrors). If you're a twice a year boater don't get mad at your wife because she can't back down the ramp....teach her at home ( however, the fights are sometimes comical). As far as floating my boat when I'm alone....ain't gonna happen. If you're in that big of a hurry then offer to back my truck for me....it will be appreciated.


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Re: Backing a Boat Trailer Down a Ramp [Re: Westside.] #13355594 11/28/19 03:22 PM
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Re: Backing a Boat Trailer Down a Ramp [Re: bush hog] #13356057 11/28/19 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bush hog
A boat ramp is not the place to learn. Get in a big empty parking lot and learn how to back (using mirrors). If you're a twice a year boater don't get mad at your wife because she can't back down the ramp....teach her at home ( however, the fights are sometimes comical). As far as floating my boat when I'm alone....ain't gonna happen. If you're in that big of a hurry then offer to back my truck for me....it will be appreciated.


If " Floating your boat" means tying a long rope to it and having it float off the trailer , I dont do it because I am afraid it will float into another boat


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Re: Backing a Boat Trailer Down a Ramp [Re: Bentman63] #13356063 11/28/19 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bentman63
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A boat ramp is not the place to learn. Get in a big empty parking lot and learn how to back (using mirrors). If you're a twice a year boater don't get mad at your wife because she can't back down the ramp....teach her at home ( however, the fights are sometimes comical). As far as floating my boat when I'm alone....ain't gonna happen. If you're in that big of a hurry then offer to back my truck for me....it will be appreciated.


If " Floating your boat" means tying a long rope to it and having it float off the trailer , I dont do it because I am afraid it will float into another boat


It means floating it without a rope, a little nudge into the middle out of the way then get a ride to it. They have rub rails for a reason.

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Originally Posted by WAWI
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A boat ramp is not the place to learn. Get in a big empty parking lot and learn how to back (using mirrors). If you're a twice a year boater don't get mad at your wife because she can't back down the ramp....teach her at home ( however, the fights are sometimes comical). As far as floating my boat when I'm alone....ain't gonna happen. If you're in that big of a hurry then offer to back my truck for me....it will be appreciated.


If " Floating your boat" means tying a long rope to it and having it float off the trailer , I dont do it because I am afraid it will float into another boat


It means floating it without a rope, a little nudge into the middle out of the way then get a ride to it. They have rub rails for a reason.


I watched a guy tear his trolling motor off his bow last weekend, at squaw, doing that very thing. Lakes too shallow and ramps too steep. Lol. He looked cool, but I’m sure he was kinda scratching his head a short while later....after hitching a ride to his boat. Lol.


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Re: Backing a Boat Trailer Down a Ramp [Re: MathGeek] #13356080 11/28/19 10:51 PM
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Any minute now the guys will be along that think the floating unmanned boat can mysteriously gain speed and start ramming other boats.

Re: Backing a Boat Trailer Down a Ramp [Re: rj74955] #13356097 11/28/19 11:04 PM
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Any minute now the guys will be along that think the floating unmanned boat can mysteriously gain speed and start ramming other boats.


Lol, they act like it will sprout legs, run out of the lake and down the highway never to be seen again

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How many times have all the badasses floated their boats then realized nobody saved one for the ride out? I’ve never seen anyone do that or been asked for a ride to one.

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Steez, please explain the trolling motor situation.

Re: Backing a Boat Trailer Down a Ramp [Re: DI] #13356125 11/28/19 11:16 PM
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How many times have all the badasses floated their boats then realized nobody saved one for the ride out? I’ve never seen anyone do that or been asked for a ride to one.


I dont ask, I just jump on the deck and point. People are thrilled to be in the presence of greatness and gladly oblige

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How many times have all the badasses floated their boats then realized nobody saved one for the ride out? I’ve never seen anyone do that or been asked for a ride to one.


I dont ask, I just jump on the deck and point. People are thrilled to be in the presence of greatness and gladly oblige


You should try that at lake worth.


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