First launch rituals?
 

I am curious to see if you guys have rituals you do when you do the first launch of the season. We are in the process of naming ours right now. Thanks!

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I just make sure that the drain plug is in :) Then launch the boat.

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What he said! :yes_grin:

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^^ I've witnessed the outcome of someone not installing the drain plug. He's lucky he made it back to the ramp.

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Also, be sure to remove the transom straps holding the boat to the trailer :)

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I always make sure to have a cooler well stocked with adult beverages, and a full tank of fresh fuel for the ol girl.

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One more thing....if you dont have a portable toilet on board, go for a pee first. ;)

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Ya, it's still a little cold to jump in the water :)

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Did we help y'all out there Patrick ? :)

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Yes I believe so. You guys forgot the iPhone with plenty of lake music though.

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All the above and also make sure you place the drive below the trailering setting before starting. If not you will place and incredible stress on the U-Joints.

I have seen many a boater that not only starts with the drive all the way up but will drive around the dock area for quite some time:shakehead:

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I had to smile as I read this post as I scored what I call "The Hat Trick of Boat Launching" a couple of years ago.

As long as I stay in sequence, things go great, but if I get interrupted or distracted, look out!

Anyway, I backed the boat into the river, fired up the motor and started to back off the trailer, but it wouldn't go anywhere. I realized the straps were still attached to the transom. (That's No. 1).

I jumped out of the boat and back into the truck and started to pull forward when I heard a the scrapping noise of my lower unit on the ramp! (That's No.2)

I jumped back into the boat to tilt the drive up when I heard the sound of the motor coming out of the prop. (That's No. #3)

Hat trick!