Re: Opinions on launch and retrieve at AH Marina
I have seen more vehicles go in the drink there LAUNCHING boats than pulling boats out.
seems when the boat starts to float there isnt as much downward tension on the tongue and it allows the vehicle to slide .
Use alot of caution when on the ramp there at ANY time during low tide.
I had a friend fall walking to hitch on a boat, he looked like he was pulled into the drink by a sea monster, and was under the boat in an instant.
AH ramp at low tide, when covered is slicker than goose shit
ALSO , dont count on chocks keeping you from sliding back ( still always chock the wheels) , I saw 2 fords go in that were chocked on both tires with no one near them, as the guys had taken the boat off themselves and where tying the boats dockside.
when they broke free the chocks slid right down the ramps with the trucks
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Last edited by hammer4reel; 03-15-2011 at 11:18 AM..
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