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Davey,
I launch and retrieve my boat alone most of the time. It helps me when retrieving to back the trailer in far enough to wet the bunks then pull it out enough that when you drive the boat on the trailer the boat does not float off the bunks. The 190 Bay has a good bow to step down off of onto the trailer tongue and then to the ground.I keep a pair of knee high boots for the cold months to help. After you drive the boat onto the trailer reach over the bow and snap the safety chain and the winch strap; then step down as I mentioned. You can tighten the strap while standing on the ground. Just get in your vehicle and drive off as if you've done it a 100 times before.Raise your motor when you shut it off. You just have to do everything that your friends usually help with by yourself.The key is to take your time and as Osprey Vic says make a check list and go through it mentally each time until you're satisfied that you,ve raised your motor,tightened the winch strap,hooked the safety chain,etc. Then pull up to the parking area and go over your normal procedures before leaving the area.Try it a couple of times on a weekday when the ramps are not busy so you won't feel pressured by others that are waiting. After you launch and retrieve your boat several times your buddies will wonder why you're fishing without them.It will allow you to take advantage of some of the "Bluebird" days on the water; the ones where everything is perfect and the fish are jumping in the boat. Good luck Davey!!
John D.
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