[FC] launching boat

Bruce Gwyther corvanatics@corvair.org
Thu Dec 2 12:14:02 2004


I agree for the most part if you're a flat lander.but some of the boat ramps
around here are quite steep. It just depends on where you live.
              Bruce


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Subject: Re: [FC] launching boat


> any decent angle ramp i have used launching my boat the rear bumper of
thre
> rampy is just about in line with water when the wheels of the trailer are
just
> under water...just perfect for launching. absolute worst is rear wheels at
> water edge and motor(well tail pipes) are still just out of water.  i have
> launched my fishing boat set up (as pictured) several times at 3 different
ramps
> without any trauma .. and i used to tow 17ft inboard runabout around town
just to
> show off with my 64 spyder convert. i never tried launching that one
> though..dont think i could have pulled it back out.  tough on clutch at
best.
> regards, tim colson