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reelman

Posted 4/16/2006 6:48 PM (#187657 - in reply to #187655)
Subject: RE: First Boat - Lots of questions

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All these answers are just my opinion but here goes:

Get a transom saver! The little latch he is palking about holds the motor in a much higher position that prefered. For $30 or $40 it is cheap insurance.

On my last boat I had the guides that you speak about and honestly I feel that they got in the way more than they helped. The key to a bunk trailer is to NOT back it into the water to far. Winch it on and let the rollers straighten out the boat.

I have no idea how you would launch it yourself without tying it up to go get your truck.

I prefer a navy style anchor as it holds very well if you ever fish in a river. Get the one bigger than you think you will need!

I just got a new boat with an on-board charger and everybody I talk to says to plug it in when you get home and leave it on.

Good luck with your new boat!