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Mar 20, 2022 07:33:18   #
Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa
 
Fredfish wrote:
Yeah Smitty, that's the Minn Kota Ulterra with auto stow and deploy. I've seen the commercial, and got to see it in real life 2 yrs ago. I was out on Lake McDonough and I was heading for the ramp to call it a day. There was a couple launching a Z-17 Nitro, and I saw the wife get in the boat, and then the husband backs the boat in. As the boat drifted away from the dock, I saw that she was in the passengers seat. As he walked back from the parking lot, he hit the button and the Ulterra dropped into the water,and brought the boat around in a big circle. I was tying up to the dock and talked with him for a minute, then he walked to the end of the dock and stepped into his boat as it came by. VERY COOL! That's when I decided that my next boat should have one.
Yeah Smitty, that's the Minn Kota Ulterra with aut... (show quote)

Fred I think I'll keep trusting my rope brother.
👌👌

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Mar 20, 2022 08:48:37   #
kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ
 
smitty wrote:
hey fred...
theres some interesting u tube videos about solo launching
saw a real funny one; guy all ready to launch and backs in and floats the boat and drives to park. boats bout 50yds from the dock and some guys around having a good chuckle. guy walks to the end of the dock and starts to whistle for his boat. now they're really having a chuckle. he whistles again and the trolling motor drops in the water and the boat slowly returns to the dock. the guy has a remote hidden his pocket to work the troller. what a hoot
hey fred... br theres some interesting u tube vide... (show quote)


Would love to see that video!!

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Mar 20, 2022 08:51:50   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
kandydisbar wrote:
Would love to see that video!!


You should be able to google the Minn Kota Ulterra commercial, Kandy.

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Mar 20, 2022 09:10:26   #
striking viking Loc: Brockport ny
 
Passingbye wrote:
Two year's ago my brother and I were bank fishing on the Yadkin River and it was a beautiful day after a week of heavy rain, river was swift, boaters taking their turn to launch their boats. One guy backed onto the ramp and removing tie downs, plug checking etc when a couple couldn't wait their turn, backed into the river boat and truck and drowned both as we stood there in shock. This isn't the first time I have witnessed boat launchers bad manners turn tragically. So remember this when you're about to launch a boat.. take the time to do so safely. Check your plugs, prime your fuel, check your hitches and chain's and have a plan B if thing's go wrong.
Two year's ago my brother and I were bank fishing ... (show quote)


Karma stings , I had a guy cut in front of me pulled out of line and past me and 3 others. He was ready he had straps off and winch unhooked. To bad it was a roller trailer with a 24 ft boat. At the top of the ramp he touched the brakes and his boat rolled off and onto the concrete ramp 4 ft short of making it to the water. Crazy !!!

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Mar 20, 2022 09:34:36   #
smitty Loc: maine
 
Gordon wrote:
Smithy, I can laugh at myself, so Y'all can to. That happened to me in the Keys. My wife, MIL, SIL, BIL Were in the truck when this happened. I went to the end of the dock to see my boat floating 20 yards away. My BIL asked if he could help and I said I got it. That's when it floated away. That was 20 years ago and I still hear about it.


well at least u were down in the warm water not up north some where like here where the water is 50 degrees in august. fish on gordie

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Mar 20, 2022 09:54:10   #
plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland
 
striking viking wrote:
Karma stings , I had a guy cut in front of me pulled out of line and past me and 3 others. He was ready he had straps off and winch unhooked. To bad it was a roller trailer with a 24 ft boat. At the top of the ramp he touched the brakes and his boat rolled off and onto the concrete ramp 4 ft short of making it to the water. Crazy !!!


That was good karma pending how you look at it.

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Mar 20, 2022 10:28:19   #
HarryNH Loc: Amherst NH
 
You know, one of the nice things about being retired is that I can go fishing whenever I want to go, and usually I go fishing during the week. By doing that, I don't have to worry about inadvertently getting in somebody's way and adding to their frustration. Even better, they are not around during the week to get me pissed either. Life is good.

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Mar 20, 2022 12:42:59   #
kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ
 
HarryNH wrote:
You know, one of the nice things about being retired is that I can go fishing whenever I want to go, and usually I go fishing during the week. By doing that, I don't have to worry about inadvertently getting in somebody's way and adding to their frustration. Even better, they are not around during the week to get me pissed either. Life is good.


That's when I go too. Never on weekend.

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Mar 20, 2022 14:05:06   #
Billycrap2 Loc: Mason county,W(BY GOD) Virginia, 🇺🇸🦅
 
kandydisbar wrote:
That's when I go too. Never on weekend.


Yep weekday only 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

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Mar 20, 2022 14:23:18   #
E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek
 
J in Cleveland wrote:
No shortage of stupidity at the big public launches around here as well. That’s one of the reasons I enjoy the all electric lakes. Never an issue at the launch. Rarely see other boats. Mostly yakers.


👍👍

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Mar 20, 2022 15:14:49   #
Bert1949 Loc: Wagoner, Oklahoma
 
Yes! The ramp is for launching and recovering your boat, not preparing it to go in the water!

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Mar 20, 2022 16:00:11   #
NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA
 
One time I was just getting pounder by 4ft swells waiting to pull my boat out. The person in front of me was so drunk he couldn't back his trailer in. After 30 minutes I called my son on the cell. I told him to back it in for guy. Next call, Sheriff's office. They were having a visit with the guy as we drove by.

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Mar 20, 2022 16:50:47   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
striking viking wrote:
Karma stings , I had a guy cut in front of me pulled out of line and past me and 3 others. He was ready he had straps off and winch unhooked. To bad it was a roller trailer with a 24 ft boat. At the top of the ramp he touched the brakes and his boat rolled off and onto the concrete ramp 4 ft short of making it to the water. Crazy !!!


HEY SV ! Where you been. I've Missed your posts bout fishin the BIG lake. Hope everything is OK with you.
Glad to hear from you again.

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Mar 20, 2022 17:06:53   #
rriggs Loc: North Carolina
 
My son just bought the Ulterra for our boat. It is awesome.

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Mar 20, 2022 17:23:50   #
BeaverTooth Loc: Branson, MO
 
Passingbye wrote:
Two year's ago my brother and I were bank fishing on the Yadkin River and it was a beautiful day after a week of heavy rain, river was swift, boaters taking their turn to launch their boats. One guy backed onto the ramp and removing tie downs, plug checking etc when a couple couldn't wait their turn, backed into the river boat and truck and drowned both as we stood there in shock. This isn't the first time I have witnessed boat launchers bad manners turn tragically. So remember this when you're about to launch a boat.. take the time to do so safely. Check your plugs, prime your fuel, check your hitches and chain's and have a plan B if thing's go wrong.
Two year's ago my brother and I were bank fishing ... (show quote)


I’m so concerned about having some sort of problem when launching, that I wait until the ramp is completely clear. I absolutely never become impatient or crowd anyone on a boat ramp. I pull into the parking area and get my boat completely ready for the launch before I back into the water. I have a very small boat (12’ Jon), but I am still exceedingly careful and considerate of others. My bigger concern is reloading my boat onto the trailer after my days fishing. The ramp I use on Bull Shoals in the Ozarks does not have a dock, so you must pull your boat up onto the ramp and then walk to the parking lot to fetch your car. Since my boat is so small I always pull it to one side of the ramp to allow someone else to share the ramp with me if they so choose. It’s just the way I was raised. I usually try to greet other boaters and complement people on their rigs. Occasionally I will find an old grump that doesn’t want to return a greeting and so I leave him alone. The last place that I want to feel rushed or late for an appointment, is on the lake. The lake is my time to chill… Relax… Enjoy. I wish the same fir everyone.



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