Since it's the season, I thought I'd post a few things I've learned over the years and invite others to add.
1. Always carry a spare key to your truck in your boat. I learned this when my dog stepped on the power locks and left my locked truck and trailer in the middle of a one lane boat launch. Hilarity did not ensue.
2. Whenever you take out the drain plug, tie a piece of surveyor's tape to your bow eye. When you go to launch, you'll see the tape and remember why it's there (yeah, learned that one the hard way, too).
3. Particularly if you are launching alone, if the ramp is at all steep or slick, chock your truck. Fortunately, I learned this from watching someone else who ended up having a really bad day. Apparently the DNR looks unfavorably on swimming Grand Cherokees.
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1. Always carry a spare key to your truck in your boat. I learned this when my dog stepped on the power locks and left my locked truck and trailer in the middle of a one lane boat launch. Hilarity did not ensue.
2. Whenever you take out the drain plug, tie a piece of surveyor's tape to your bow eye. When you go to launch, you'll see the tape and remember why it's there (yeah, learned that one the hard way, too).
3. Particularly if you are launching alone, if the ramp is at all steep or slick, chock your truck. Fortunately, I learned this from watching someone else who ended up having a really bad day. Apparently the DNR looks unfavorably on swimming Grand Cherokees.
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