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Originally Posted by berettafan
PS- keep the safety chain on until the transom is IN the water especially if you have a roller trailer.
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THAT is exactly what happened......I left my trust in the ratcheting mechanism on the winch.....Felt like a total idiot. That's the only damage done, those roller trailers are pretty slick I must say.
Thanks for all the advice guys, I had the motor down because the launch was very busy and I didn't want to be the guy holding anybody up...... Next time, safety cable on, engine trimmed all the way UP!!!
We still fished that day but only after I pulled it back out to check for hull damage ......so in my rush to be quick I actually caused more commotion at the launch. Its only an 85hp Suzuki, and it seemed to track straight and steer fine, I had adjusted the small torque tab as someone called it earlier to help compensate the weight difference between driver and passenger so I think I have a good grasp of that part anyways!!!
Thanks again!