brother chris
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Well, yesterday I took the 16' boat out and before I left I took a bungee cord and tied it around the boat's steering wheel and around two gas cans so they would not tip over during trailering. <br />Well when I launched the boat, I moved the gas cans to the rear of the boat. The launch ramp was very busy and I was by myself. <br />So I get in the boat and fire up the 55hp rude and start backing up navigating through the boats. I was coming close to a nice bayliner and had to turn left. <br />Well the bungee cord was still tied around the steering wheel which I forgot about. 
<br />With a fear of God in me I frantically tried to untie the bungee cord and within 3-5 inches I got it untied and put it in forward without hitting the fellow. <br />I learned yet another lesson. Don't forget anything, ever. Anytime you forget something when you go boating it can cost you dearly. <br />I guess I will put the gas cans in the back of the truck next time. <br />Let's see if anything is going to happen today.
<br />With a fear of God in me I frantically tried to untie the bungee cord and within 3-5 inches I got it untied and put it in forward without hitting the fellow. <br />I learned yet another lesson. Don't forget anything, ever. Anytime you forget something when you go boating it can cost you dearly. <br />I guess I will put the gas cans in the back of the truck next time. <br />Let's see if anything is going to happen today.