Harry Krause wrote:

Well, there's that. Also, while I have done it many times, launching and
retrieving a 7000-pound boat single-handed is not a trivial task,
especially when there is a bit of wind. One wants to land gently at the
dock, you know. Also, I don't power onto my trailer. I have a bow line I
use to center the boat and pull it up onto the trailer, and then I use
the winch to crank it on properly. Easier on the boat, easier on the
trailer.

Many experienced boaters prefer to power on, particularly on challenging
ramps with a great deal of side wind. Yes, it does take coordination,
feel and experience. It is also the easiest way to single-hand a
7000-pound retrieval in strong winds if you know what your doing.

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Skipper