I would not even think about starting my boat on a trailer without removing the drive shaft. I choose to not go anywhere that will be doing this. Someone needs to get the memo out to the waterfowl till then we are fighting a losing battle.
Even with a jetaway, they would make you put it in gear, actual forward motion!
The person, a few cars in front of me... Had an outboard, they made him put the propeller in forward motion!!
Totally unsafe
It's absolutely ridiculous to have to start the engine in the first place!! If the bilge is dry and the boat is spotless... It fair to"assume" that the boat is clean!
No need to ruin people's day, and have a huge line of people for inspection just to turn everyone away who doesn't have a bow cable for the lake!
Best part of my "fail" receipt - the inspector marked
Last time in water - NEW!
Lake last launched at - Never, brand new!!
Let's not even mention how mad I was!
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