195s Maiden Voyage Disappointing

[1WetBoat]

That makes sense! But you're not unpacking coolers and lawn chairs for a "day at the ramp" either.

Lol, that is true, lol.

 

[the MfM]

Lol, that is true, lol.

Idk, a day at the ramp can be quite entertaining.

 

[RobbieO]

When staging before backing up to ramp I have a routine. (Simplified of course, other things like gear, kids and admiral all have their own routines.)
1) Take off cover, if on.
2) Undo back straps.
3) Put in and check keel plug
4) Seat all Clean out plugs
5) Turn on Battery Switch
6) Turn on Blower
7) Turn on Chart Plotter or Set Phone in Cradle with Navionics up and running.
8) Test engine cranking
9) Get Mooring lines ready

I never power unload or Load. It is not good for your jets and it screws up the launches. Launches here it is against the rules to power load and load, although I see it all the time since people are lazy.

I open my keel plugs and cleanout plugs after exiting the water to let all the water and organism drain out. And leave them that way till next launch.

The people who go right to the ramp and line up and stop right before the water to prep their boat and get it ready are the worst. Not cool at all.

Exactly what I do, less the Navionics. I've only been to the lake 3 times, but Good Lord, I'm tired of the damn cover already. I also put it in the perfect storage bag you kindly recommended. Works great.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Idk, a day at the ramp can be quite entertaining.

Yes I would park my unmarked car at the Fort Desoto boat ramp and just watch the mayhem in disbelief