Bimini 101

[Carter13]

Ewok,

That bimini video is great and I told my wife a couple months ago that we need to watch it together. It will happen before July for sure.
The other videos would be great for newbies no doubt.

[JohnnieMo]

I could sure use that loading video. My first attempt of the year took out my prop and the taillight on my truck ... sigh..... I hate being a noob.

[ChrisBarnes05-12-84]

Jesus johnniemo . How fast were you trying up load it? I always leave the wheel fenders just below the water then ease the boat on and the boards will catch and guide the boat to the center roller. Throttle up easy until the hook touches the roller then latch it and go.

[JohnnieMo]

It wasn't all that fast. The trailer was too deep so the boat floated ever so slowly over top of it and bonked my tail light. I hit reverse out of instinct to protect my truck and clipped the bunk.

[EricU]

It wasn't all that fast. The trailer was too deep so the boat floated ever so slowly over top of it and bonked my tail light. I hit reverse out of instinct to protect my truck and clipped the bunk.

Don't feel bad or alone at all! I am old and have had a LOT of boats of all kinds and when I am loading my RZ4, every time I end up getting nervous and it looks like it is my first BBQ. I used to be able to walk my low profile jets sideways, could load my Sanger flat bottom v-drives on the bunks (they did not have reverse) by myself, but it is just something about that big ol v-drive that I haven't yet got a handle on... Oh well gotta keep the local gel coat guys in business!

[JohnnieMo]

Don't feel bad or alone at all! I am old and have had a LOT of boats of all kinds and when I am loading my RZ4, every time I end up getting nervous and it looks like it is my first BBQ. I used to be able to walk my low profile jets sideways, could load my Sanger flat bottom v-drives on the bunks (they did not have reverse) by myself, but it is just something about that big ol v-drive that I haven't yet got a handle on... Oh well gotta keep the local gel coat guys in business!

Thanks. At this rate I may need to start repairing my own props. Maybe a side business...

[Bedwards]

Had it not been for a close friend who owns a Moomba Mojo, I would have done the same as JohnnieMo. Surfing with him for a couple years prior to purchasing my Tige taught me valuable lessons in launching, loading, docking, turning, reverse, ballasting, etc. Cant wait for Ewoks videos!

[Travism]

Johnnie,

That sucks what happend to you

I hurt my shoulder really bad last weekend on my dirtbike so I will not be surfing until late this summer if at all. Let me know if you would like to spend some time on our boat or if you need some help with yours.

Cheers and I hope things get better so you can start enjoying your new boat !