Re: Intersting way to launch a PWC (jet boat)



On 5 Dec 2005 09:12:11 -0800, rforman61@xxxxxxx wrote:

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>tschnautz@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> http://images6.fotki.com/v82/photos/7/78157/1017330/jetskikook-vi.jpg
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>This is very old, has been posted and debunked many times on the pwc
>boards. The pictures are in reverse from what happened, look closely
>and notice the blue rope between the truck and the 'ski.
>
>richforman


Not sure on that one. I sometimes self launch a bass boat
single-handed, dry-foot, by feeding the painter (bow-line) into the
truck cab or making the end fast to the truck bed.
I reverse smartly so the boat floats off the trailer - then pull
forward a little so I am stepping on dry ramp.
I walk round the truck, pull in the painter, haul the boat into the
dock, fasten, then park the truck/trailer.

Brian Whatcott Altus OK
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