On the road for a test float
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I was worried that she might not float off of the trailer at this flat beach launch site. I untied her completely and left her unsecured on the trailer. As I was backing her into the water enough to start the motors, she was so anxious to go that she slid quite easily off of the trailer before I was ready. She had no lines securing her and she floated freely on the lake.
The canola oil that I put on the bunks to make her slide on, worked well to let her slide off.
I was quite surprised and contemplated wading into the 40°F water chest-deep to retrieve her when I remembered what I always tell beginning boaters, "Never go swimming for your boat. The water is too cold and someone will come along in their boat and rescue your boat."
I calmed and realized the breeze would blow her back to me.
I parked the truck and trailer and walked back to the beach. There she was, at the beach.
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| She launched herself |
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| At our picnic site |
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| Great place for a pcinic |
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| In the February/March 2017 BoatUS magazine |
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| On our way home after a long day at the office |
Her first overnight camping trip...
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Launchings Section of Wooden Boat magazine March/April 2017
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