I live close to "boat launch's" on 3 different rivers, Satsop, Chehalis, Wynoochee.....all 3 rivers have single ramp launch's, well Chehalis does have a couple of double ramps, its the single ramps that I see have the most problems.

2 ways to back boat on a launch:

1. Use mirrors

2. Open door try to see and control wheel at same time

It is very evident to me that this is a skill, launching, that some people need to spend some time, in a big parking lot, doing some simple practice.

1. To many people just aren't that sure which way to "turn the wheel" to start the backing maneuver.


2. Way to much "wheel turning", then end up pulling up and try to start over


3. try to do the maneuvers, WAY TO FAST, "slow backing speed, fast wheel moves".....get it done much faster...
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