The challenges of the singlehander in launching the boat are indeed not in getting it
off the trailer, but since in my case where I launch, primarily used by pwc's and bass
fishermen, the dock is quite a distance from the rock encrusted ramp. The challenge
is to scramble over the trailer tongue, up over the bow of the boat, get back into the
cockpit, get the Honda 2hp started, get it rotated around so you can get it into
reverse and oh by the way, did you remember to unhook the trailer hook from the bow of
the boat? Now, if the motor starts on the first or second try, and if it stays
running while you maneuver it around into the reverse position, then you will be ok
unless in the meantime, it has drifted off the trailer, and the waves have carried it
up onto the rocks or the other ramp area. Once the boat is heading towards the dock,
no problem, just tie up and jog back to the truck and get it moved up the ramp and
parked. The reverse, getting it back on the trailer is actually
somewhat easier. Once it's on the trailer, getting off and hiking up the trailer to
the tongue isn't quite so challenging. Doing all of this and remaining dry is of
course impossible. I think the best course of action is to find a launch site which
has the dock right along side where you only have to move the boat with the bow and
stern lines. That's my next plan.
Time for a cool change!
Sandra(Seawitch #617)
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