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Davey. When I launch before I approach the ramp I attach and coil port and starboard stern lines.
I hang those lines from aft rod holders over the side of the boat. I also attach a 25 foot line fwd .It consists of a loop that I place over the arm the trailer winch is attached to then it is wrapped to a 1foot snubber. I coil the line and lay it on the bow with the end terminating in a snap that I attach
to the bow eye . I'm now ready for whichever side of the ramp opens first. If current is running
I first back it in just untill it floats. Then with my boat hook I can reach whichever stern line is closest
and tie off with out having to get wet. When recovering by myself I again make sure both stern lines are coiled and hung over the sides and a long bow line is also ready ....before I approach the ramp.
Again make sure both sides are ready as you never know which ramp will open up. As with anything
the key is be ready before you need to. I'm often in or out by myself much quicker than the three or
four guys at the next ramp..........steve
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