![]() ![]() ![]() Unplug the trailer lights from the tow vehicle to keep cold water from damaging the hot bulbs.Attach dock lines to the bow and stern cleats.Remove the transom tie-down straps and the outboard motor brace if you use one.Attach fenders to the dock side of the boat.Load all your gear into the boat-fishing tackle, coolers, tubes, skis, etc.This would be a good time to bump the key into the “start” position just to make sure you don’t have a dead battery. Check that the key is in the ignition.Visit the pay station and take care of a launching fee if one is required.With that in mind park in a designated staging area, or out of the way or traffic, to prepare your boat and do the following: Your goal is to be as efficient as possible when it’s your turn to actually back down and launch. Load the boat onto the trailer, secure the winch at the bow and the safety chain then proceed to the staging area to finish unloading and securing your trailer.When retrieving your boat, use a courtesy dock or tie up away from the launch area until your trailer is in place.As soon as the boat is off the trailer, pull back up the ramp and park in a designated spot.Launch quickly and efficiently have others in your crew assist you to make the process easier, if possible.Always complete all prep work first in the staging area-out of the way of ramp where other boaters are launching.Let's go over some of the basics of boat ramp etiquette, starting with a few tips that will make your launching and retrieving process smooth and stress-free. Those who are unprepared, or just oblivious, can mess things up in short order. A good boat owner takes pride in appearing ship-shape at the ramp and contributing to efficiency. The process of launching and retrieving hundreds of boats is like running a circus with no ringmaster-so etiquette, custom and courtesy are all that stand between good order and havoc. A popular boat ramp can be a busy place, especially on a summer weekend.
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