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Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs | I employ a method similar to mikie and muskiemike but I use a line just about as long as my boat tied to the front of the boat (cleat or eye) and to the tail end of one of my trailer's bunk. You could tie directly to the rear of the trailer if you have no bunks. I lay the line on the boat's gunnel. I unhook the safety chain and winch strap (note i have a bunk trailer not rollers).Back in till the boat is afloat. Pull trailer out just till the point you.ve tied to the trailer is over land. Get out, untie the trailer end and retie to pier or whatever. Park your truck/trailer. off you go. I never have any problem launching alone and do it nearly as fast as boats with two people. the only reason I might be slower is if the spot I have to secure the boat is not right next to or at the bottom of the ramp. The truck will be sitting on the ramp while i move or motor to boat to the pier or tie down location. Then I return to move my truck. I never get any heat for this as people know I am working solo and can obviously see I have a working system. If there are people waiting to get in behind you or people just hanging around the launch, they almost always offer assistance. Ill usually let them pull (not drive) my boat to a docking location while I park my truck.
Edited by KARLOUTDOORS 5/27/2005 2:54 AM
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