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Originally Posted by JimmyG
I"m really close to upgrading to a 17 ft G3 aluminum boat with a 60 HP
Yamaha from my 14 ft johnboat with 8 HP evinrude. I have not been
able to identify any devoted fishing buddies (yet), so I usually fish
alone. When launching and landing the boat, I seek out very small
ramps that are less crowded. Most of these don't have docks, so I
just drag my boat on the bank. I'm thinking that I'll have to start
using the deeper water ramps now and they are sure to be crowded. Any
advice for the solo launcher?
Thanks,
J
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Good Morning!
I have a 21' Ranger and fish alone quite a bit. Remember, when your time to launch arrives, it is your time, don't rush. I launch my boat and usually run it aground near the ramp return to my trailer and park it. It is almost as fast as tying up at the dock but a lot safer for my boat! If I do tie up I usually let my boat drift out with the current or wind about six feet to prevent the guys that are in a hurry from washing it up against the pilings. Hope this helps, but again remember ...take your time...you have a lot invested in your boat.
Bob