First Successful Retrieve-Thanks

[schavers]

Hi All. First post, but I have been following the forums for a while and have learned a lot from the experiences posted.

We recently bought a Triton 301 XD that we keep at a local marina. Monday we pulled it out for the first time without the help of the dealer.

Based on the advise of many folks on the forum, the wife and I went to a field and practiced backing the trailer for about 30 minutes. So with over-sized towing permit in hand, we headed to the boat ramp. My Dad helped guide us from the dock. The wife put the trailer in the water like the trailer was on rails. Although the trailer looked like a postage stamp, I got the boat on straight and only had to back the trailer a little to get up to the bow stop. The whole process took less than 10 minutes.

Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences (good and bad). It made our day.

-SC

 

[modernrocketry]

Re: First Successful Retrieve-Thanks

It always feels good to nail one.
Especially when everyone around you is struggling.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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congrats.

 

[FLWakeRider]

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Congratz...
I remember my first solo (Although my wife was there, she wasn't much help)retrieval. Definitely didn't go the best, but luckily my ramp is hardly ever busy. I was able to get practice getting it on the trailer for about 1/2 the next day.
Since then no problems at all...
Love it...

 

[rndn]

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Nothing more satisfying than succeeding on your first time out launching the boat. Congrats!!

 

[krakatoa]

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Congrats my friend and welcome to iboats, the place to be...

 

[PUP300]

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Couldn't have done it myself either without the help of iboats forum members. Good place for information, much appreciated as well!

 

[hazwild]

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congrats and welcome

 

[kenmyfam]

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Glad it all worked out for you.

 

[triumphrick]

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Triton 301?? Man, that's a big rig. Not an easy job for a first timer or a twentieth timer!
Good job to all. I hope you both realize how good of an accomplishment that was. I too am grateful to have found this forum and to be able to share the wisdom of so many of the good folks here.
Good luck with the Triton. That is a substantial boat that will take you almost anywhere. Good luck!

 

[schavers]

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Thanks TriumphRick.

We are definitely taking our time in learning this boat and not getting in over our heads. It is much bigger than anything we have had previously and handles much differently.

Just docking was an adventure with the new Verado throttles. Learned the value of fenders really quick, and had them on board thanks to reading the forum. Nowhere near an expert, but learning has been incredibly gratifying.

Cheers,

-SC