So true,Rum Guy.In Florida I launch my boat at the end of a canal with houses packed in on both sides.This is a huge source of entertainment for these (mostly retired) snowbirds.Every time a boat arrives,it's like somebody yelled "fire".....they all pile out their homes in hopes of seeing someone miss the narrow ramp and hit a barrier,run a wheel up on a wall,causing the boat to slide sideways from the trailer,forget the plug. forget to set the brake....etc etc. I think you get the picture.Fortunately,I've been doing this for a while and launch with confidence.....much to their disappointment.But they do have some great stories to tell,I must admit.
I can't think of many things that are more embarassing than screwing up a launch in front of a crowd.
