Terry Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 got the boat in simcoe for a test flight all was well but it isn't easy with no docks in I made a few casts for perch but didn't see any come on simcoe trout opener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Terry, roller or bunks? What I do is remove the straps/safety chain but leave the hook on the winch attached. I'll get the oldman to back it down until the rear floats (Even if it doesn't, no big deal). I'll reach over and remove tension on the winch so it can unwind. The boat will either move down the trailer unwinding the winch or it will just sit there on the trailer if the water is to low. I undo the front strap, start the motor and reverse it off if I have to. I put it on the trailer the same way. It's extremely fast, no docks required and I'm in and out of the water in zero time. Give a shot next time (Make Brian do all the work! lol!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 bunks I have no trouble when there is a second person, but the test spin was solo I do hope they put the docks in this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Terry, roller or bunks? What I do is remove the straps/safety chain but leave the hook on the winch attached. I'll get the oldman to back it down until the rear floats (Even if it doesn't, no big deal). I'll reach over and remove tension on the winch so it can unwind. The boat will either move down the trailer unwinding the winch or it will just sit there on the trailer if the water is to low. I undo the front strap, start the motor and reverse it off if I have to. I put it on the trailer the same way. It's extremely fast, no docks required and I'm in and out of the water in zero time. Give a shot next time (Make Brian do all the work! lol!)we do the same around here, most launches have no docks. Works like a charm. And nice rig Terry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) Love that matching truck!! ..doesn't help when Citys/Townships build ramps on too shallow an angle either! Edited April 27, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 most towns have no idea what is needed to be a good ramp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 No reason the truck tires should ever have to get wet on a Simcoe launch.. Definitely need a few more degrees in that ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Nice looking truck as well as boat.,must of been nice to get on the water with her again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 thanks yup getting on the water makes me feel the nice weather is just around the corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Keep the scratches off them fine new beasts Terry. Careful out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 When launching on my own...I would have a long line---40ft? Tied to bow--and then near winch somewhere Undo everything including winch---back in till she floats off---pull ahead so you can grab rope without getting a soaker Dun and yes we still got ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 You need to take a lesson on launching from Billy Bob, come to think of it where has he been as of late, hope he is OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 When launching on my own...I would have a long line---40ft? Tied to bow--and then near winch somewhere Undo everything including winch---back in till she floats off---pull ahead so you can grab rope without getting a soaker Dun and yes we still got ice This ^... Nice to have the boat out. Mine is in for repairs, so really missing it this year!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I did use a long rope the problem was the wind and the very rocky shoreline and cement ramp If I had a remote anchor or one of those talin pole anchors with a remote it would be real easy to launch by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I have no trouble when there is a second person, but the test spin was solo Sorry pal,but I was on a mission. LOL Nice to see the Lund back in the water again. Bring on the lakers I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Lakers will be on the line very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Two more weeks! I hope Gbay is clear of ice for the pike opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yeah. Pike walleye. Opens May 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yup, going to need a raincoat from the looks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 yeah, hope the wind slows down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Looks like from the land offshore that it's the Sibbald Point PP launch. Been a while since I've been there but looks like new concrete. Used to be permanent docks. No more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 this is the west side of simcoe today lots of ice and a fish hut too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thats not a black truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 LOL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 lunch break at work in work truck you got a problem with that....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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