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Old 08-12-2010, 09:18 AM   #4
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Talking Public Launch ramps

Great place to spend the day and get a few laughs. The number of people that launch without checking the bilge plug is staggering! Other mistakes are forgetting to release the transom tie downs or launching a boat with no ties, the boat floats off!

Other mistakes I often see is folks with 2WD vehicles backing too far in the water and with their rear tires wet, can not make it up the ramp.

One guy with a big a*s work truck trying to launch a big a*s pontoon boat in shallow water. He back his truck right into the water up to his floor boards. He was stuck, even with 4WD! I had to tow him out with my little Dakota. You should see all the folks around the ramp whooping and laughing. One red faced dude!
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