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 Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: Johnny Angler]
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11/02/09 06:34 PM
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vhs07
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nice, now we just need to see the pics of some fish!
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: vhs07]
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11/02/09 06:56 PM
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kelkay
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Thanks for the tips, and congrats. Yes, next it is time for some fish pictures...:-)
The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution." Thomas Jefferson
You Dont Love Something You Want to Fundamentally Transform Mark Levin
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: kelkay]
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11/03/09 01:00 AM
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snmcc
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You have more work in that boat then I have in my bathroom renovation.
 Boatless for minute
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: kelkay]
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11/03/09 01:05 AM
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CatfishMike
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Way cool. So glad you finally had everything come togetyher at last and were able to take in out on the lake finally.  
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: kelkay]
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11/03/09 01:07 AM
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mickfly
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Congrats, Kelly! It's a victory for this whole forum that you have your boat completed and in the water.
Now to catch some fish!
Mickfly
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: mickfly]
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11/03/09 01:16 AM
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CatfishMike
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You may also might consider looking into some trailer guides. This will not only help you load your boat easier, but they will also stick up high enough you can see where your trailer is when you are backing it down the ramp also.
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: kelkay]
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11/03/09 01:16 AM
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When the boat is not on my little trailer I have to put the tailgate down. It works just fine but I have to watch how hard I turn the trailer so I don't jackknife the winch into the tailgate.
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: kelkay]
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11/03/09 01:51 AM
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I just need to flag high enough to see SOMETHING when I back up. The only time I saw the trailer backing up to get the boat, was when I was too far over to one side. The flags aren't expensive. It can even be a rod type thing, preferable with a glow in the dark tip. (for loading at night) I will see if they have those around somewhere. Take the tailgate off and you can see the trailer, unless there is enough room just to drop the gate....
Plus, IMO, If you aint drinking, you aint mowing.
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: kelkay]
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11/03/09 02:05 AM
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Let the tail gate down on the truck. I have same issue with my 12 ft boat and trailer. I can barely see the back of the trailer when backing and looking out the back window, but when the trailer begins down the ramp I lose total sight of it. That's when I let the tail gate down. I have a Ranger pick up also. Be careful though that the winch post doesn't hit the tail gate. Have to take it slow when the tail gate is down to keep from hitting it.
Put the plug in.
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: grandpa75672]
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11/03/09 02:29 AM
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: CatfishMike]
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11/03/09 04:06 AM
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kelkay
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Thanks everyone. Catfish Mike, yes that is what I was looking for this evening. I didn't find any. I went to two Academies, and Gander Mt. Maybe they had them and I missed them. I might just do the home made thing...but it depends on what these guides/flag thingies cost. Thanks for all the tips everyone.
The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution." Thomas Jefferson
You Dont Love Something You Want to Fundamentally Transform Mark Levin
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: sbump26]
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11/03/09 04:08 AM
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kelkay
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Thanks for that warning. I already messed up my bumper because I didn't get a trailer hitch at first. I was told it wasn't needed. So, if I messed up my tail gate too, I would be supremely ticked. I will have to see how much clearance there is on that. I would freak if I dinged up my tail gate. Let the tail gate down on the truck. I have same issue with my 12 ft boat and trailer. I can barely see the back of the trailer when backing and looking out the back window, but when the trailer begins down the ramp I lose total sight of it. That's when I let the tail gate down. I have a Ranger pick up also. Be careful though that the winch post doesn't hit the tail gate. Have to take it slow when the tail gate is down to keep from hitting it.
The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution." Thomas Jefferson
You Dont Love Something You Want to Fundamentally Transform Mark Levin
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: kelkay]
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11/03/09 04:25 AM
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If finding flags gets a bit tough you may try the fiberglass reflector rods at Home Depot. I think they are 36" and are a few bucks a piece. They are by the garage sale signs.
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
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11/03/09 04:28 AM
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Thumbs up Girl
You done good!
Now, Enjoy
You bettcha! ![[Linked Image]](http://myfolderz.com/TFF/images/77252norwegian flag.jpg) oofta!
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Re: First day out on the boat, yeah you heard that right
[Re: Trebor Neil]
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11/03/09 11:57 AM
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hopalong
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kelly bycycle flags, two screws to hold them to the trailer, cheap and easy to put on.
congrats on the great job, you 2 are gonna have a ball in it.
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