Launching and Recovering of a Ranger Tug
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scross
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We launch and recover our R25 Classic in crowded marinas. Sometimes we are third in line on the ramp dock or in the launch staging area. It’s just the two of us. Definitely back the trailer down the ramp when it’s our turn and float in or off. Occasionally we see folks trying to power on to the trailer for recovery but it’s the exception.
TylerFromEverett
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My wife and I launch our 21 using the back and tap method. I undo the rear straps in the staging area and get the boat loaded. Then I back the boat into the water. When my back tires are about a foot or two from the water, I put it in park, triple check that it’s in park and hop out. I then undo the winch and safety strap while my wife grabs the lines. Then I hop in, back up until my tire are just in the water then tap the brakes and the boat slides off and my wife ties it up while I park.
I usually don’t motor onto the trailer unless the tide is super low. Usually the winch pulls it up since my boat is so light.
I made a checklist of all of the steps in the launch procedure.
Mostly so I don’t forget the plug.
I usually don’t motor onto the trailer unless the tide is super low. Usually the winch pulls it up since my boat is so light.
I made a checklist of all of the steps in the launch procedure.
Mostly so I don’t forget the plug.
NorthernFocus
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That's a pretty generic question about something that involves a lot of variables. Bunk or roller trailer? Does the trailer have side rails? How steep is the ramp? How slick is the ramp? Still water or side current? What kind of tow vehicle? Solo or assisted?
Plus there are differences for each boat based on hull configuration, size, weight, etc. Generally speaking for a small outboard I prefer to drive them onto the trailer. But I set my trailer up accordingly. Deep vee hulls lend themselves to drive on as they tend to be self centering.
Plus there are differences for each boat based on hull configuration, size, weight, etc. Generally speaking for a small outboard I prefer to drive them onto the trailer. But I set my trailer up accordingly. Deep vee hulls lend themselves to drive on as they tend to be self centering.
TexasEye
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My RT25 always slides off the Bow Stop (roller) no matter how tight I get the winch...she is too heavy to move forward out of the water, bunks, no side rails...I've also tried the safety chain but the slack in the chain is too much to hold her against the stop...