Tip for the boat ramp: When i was coming in off the water this morning at remote location launch site, i overheard two fishers talking about some guy last week locked his keys in the...

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

When i was coming in off the water this morning at remote location launch site, i overheard two fishers talking about
some guy last week locked his keys in the truck while un loading his boat into the water.

4 other boaters showed up in the mean time getting rather pissed because the next location to launch didn't open until 8am. Or another location was quite undesirable to launch from when your go to spot can be seen from where you stand.

So as i backed on down the ramp, i lowered the window too. Also when i hit the waters edge turned my wheels far left just in case it kicked out of park it would hit the side wall of the ramp.

What do you all do at the ramp?

D Tong Loc: San Francisco,Ca

I do the same crank wheel set park brake and even if cold I always put windows down

Just things to be safe and sure I don’t get locked out or anything else that’s not so good

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

If I want to fish from a boat, I rent one.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

plumbob wrote:

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Hi Bob. I have my truck programmed to unlock the drivers door when you put it in park. If it's not real hot, the 2 front windows are open. If its hot, they're closed with the air on. Back in, set the E-brake, and put it in park. I also carry my spare key and fob in a different pocket than the one I'm using.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

D Tong wrote:

I do the same crank wheel set park brake and even if cold I always put windows down

Just things to be safe and sure I don’t get locked out or anything else that’s not so good

I would do the park brake but for some reason the sensor says it is still in park when it isn't. But yes that's a good idea too D T.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Fredfish wrote:

Hi Bob. I have my truck programmed to unlock the drivers door when you put it in park. If it's not real hot, the 2 front windows are open. If its hot, they're closed with the air on. Back in, set the E-brake, and put it in park. I also carry my spare key and fob in a different pocket than the one I'm using.

Good idea with the spare key. I could easily put mine in the yak. Another good idea on the programming. That is until a chip goes up.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

plumbob wrote:

I would do the park brake but for some reason the sensor says it is still in park when it isn't. But yes that's a good idea too D T.

There's an adjustment on the little switch on the brake pedal.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Fredfish wrote:

There's an adjustment on the little switch on the brake pedal.

Thanks Fred, gives me something to do tomorrow.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

plumbob wrote:

Good idea with the spare key. I could easily put mine in the yak. Another good idea on the programming. That is until a chip goes up.

'06 GMC rust bucket, all systems still working.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Fredfish wrote:

'06 GMC rust bucket, all systems still working.

2013 F150. Speaking of rust. All was good in NC not a drop or bubble of rust anywhere. This past spring sanded down both rear wheel well fender areas to bare metal. 3 thin coats of primer, 3 thin coats of close as possible red paint.

Sure enough rust came back. I give up, it is what it is. The neighbors don't like it, T S.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

plumbob wrote:

2013 F150. Speaking of rust. All was good in NC not a drop or bubble of rust anywhere. This past spring sanded down both rear wheel well fender areas to bare metal. 3 thin coats of primer, 3 thin coats of close as possible red paint.

Sure enough rust came back. I give up, it is what it is. The neighbors don't like it, T S.

Most of mine is underneath, except for the bumpers, and drivers side rocker panel. I've washed mine 2x since the trip and still have Red Pennsylvania mud in the wheelwells.LOL.

Jer Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸

plumbob wrote:

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Windows down, parking brakes set, and in park.

bknecht Loc: Northeast pa

plumbob wrote:

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I’ve got a buddy from the shop and when we take his boat out he doesn’t allow me to assist with the launch or pull out. Got his own system and is sticking to it.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

bknecht wrote:

I’ve got a buddy from the shop and when we take his boat out he doesn’t allow me to assist with the launch or pull out. Got his own system and is sticking to it.

Me too Brad. I'm usually alone but sometimes friends have their boats too, and offer to help. I find that if I do the same thing every time, nothing gets forgotten.

JOS Loc: Florida

Plumb and Fred:

Once you have prepped the area coat with Ospho then your primer coats. It will turn black if it is coated properly.
Wire brush wheels are a god sent like a good tooth brush:-)
Rust is like older people keep showing up and then never seam to leave!!
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