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Originally Posted by bgreene
The way I launch is very quick......... using the stem of the trailer, and the bow line set in a triangle around the bow cleats. Anyway, I wrap the line on the trailer stem, then let the boat just roll off the rollers in a slow controlled release by taking a loop off the line till it starts to slip.
Several times a season I hear " wow, you must have done this a few times" ...........
It's the cranking back up where I could use a power winch because I don't submerge my trailer wheels......the rear axle water only to just below the hub if possible.
Sure I can still crank a boat up no problemo, but there are hot days when I'd rather push a button !!
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I do almost the same thing for launching. Only difference is I hook the line to the bow eye. I might try that triangle thing you mentioned.
And yes, on hot days when you're tired from a long day on the water, pulling a string or pushing a button is SOOOOOooooooooo much easier. I'll leave the cranking to the young guys.
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