you guys were right ( of course )

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ROLAND
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you guys were right ( of course )

#1 Post by ROLAND » Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:47 am

Hello everyone... In several of my previous posts I've ranted about what a problem I've had unloading and loading at the launch.. almost everyone of you that replied said ( paraphrasing here ) be cool, it will get better in time. And you guys were right. Took the boat out both days this weekend and hardly a glitch in loading and unloading. Not to say I feel like I can do it with my eye's closed, but I'm about to get past the "freakin out " stage when I approach the trailer. Another thing, I've started using a smaller, but deeper launch... since the switch I haven't been churning up mud and moss and clogging up my motor... really nice to be able just to turn the boat around and head out to the lake w/o hearing that damn alarm sounding. Appreciate you' guys. :bowdown Now watch, after bragging, the next time I take her out it will take me 3 or 4 attempts to get back on the trailer... aint that always the way?
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Re: you guys were right ( of course )

#2 Post by bruuuuce » Mon Jul 12, 2010 4:30 am

and if it does don't sweat it.... I have been loading and unloading for years and yesterday I had to back back in and push the boat over just a bit so it sat on the bunks rights.
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#3 Post by curtiscapk » Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:01 am

I am the same way still get off on the bunks a little bit. :censored One thing I have found if you have 3 people or so you can get under the toon with the small of your backs and just lifter right on the bunks. Done this 2 times now. Last time the transducer bracket was too far over and did have to back her back down. :devillol
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#4 Post by bigwalleye » Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:54 pm

I have been very lucky considering I am a new toon owner. This year we have been on the water 13 times and not once did I have an issue loading however I do have guide on bunks. I consider these my cheater boards. I am however cutting the the carpet on the left guide bunk. Still cannot figure out what I am doing. Maybe going in to deep or not enough when loading? Anyone have any ideas or is my explanation to poor to understand.

Roland congrats on getting better bud. I always worry a tad when loading so your not the only one bud.

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