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[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Larryrsf

Regardless, having the boat in the Marina is certainly a LOT easier than trailering, loading, retrieving, etc. That process would almost certainly result in some sort of accident eventually because it isn't easy to launch or retrieve a Wellcraft V20. I am obliged to crawl through the back of my Durango and climb up onto the front of the boat-- thank goodness for that railing! I would get lots of moans and complaints on a Saturday morning here on Shelter Island. So I am glad to have it in the Marina.

Larry

Yep, gotta admit that having a slip is the easy way to go. But I launch and retrieve by myself all the time. I have a special pair of booties (Like divers booties) that I wear along with shorts. I back my boat down the ramp, jump out of my Durango, walk into the foot or so of water, grab the previously attached bow line and give her a shove. She glides off the trailer, I guide her to the dock, do a quick tie up, jump back into my truck and drive it away. It's true that it takes longer than when you have 2 people, but only by a minute or so. As long as you seem to know what you are doing most people are understanding.

[smokeonthewater]

I regularly trailer and launch solo with my 30' twin engine cruiser... I am usually faster than whoever is in the next ramp..... no more than 5 minutes from the time I stop the truck till I pull out unless someone else delays me getting to the dock or I have to wait out a series of barge wakes before tying up.