Look Out!

[ITD]

Originally Posted by gtxrider

I have seen this first hand

1. Check to see if the drain plug is installed.
Boats fill up fast.

2. Remove the tie downs from the transom.
I watched as a person backed down a ramp and the water poured over the transom.

3. Make sure you have a rope tied to the boat that is long enough to reach the dock next to the ramp.
Nothing worse than watching your boat float away.

4. Make sure the parking brake is on before you get out of the tow vehicle.
I remember a car and trailor backing down the ramp and disappearing below the surface.

5. Take it slow and have FUN!

6. Don't wait until your boat is backed into the water on the trailer to try to start for the first time this season. Especially if you don't bother to winterize the season before. Saw this last year at Center Harbor, then the guy pulls out his tool box while a line of boats are waiting to get in. Fortunately the attendant got to him before he got to far with the tool box.

Anyway thats my vent, you took the time to ask for pointers so I'm sure things will go well for you. Ask for help if you need it at the ramp. Good luck.