Given the exceptionally mild winter this year, it appears that most ramps will be ice-free and accessible for launching boats. With that being said, I have created a brief video that could potentially save a life by demonstrating the importance of draining your boat trailer for 30 to 45 seconds and slowly pulling up the ramp on colder mornings. As you can see in the video just pulling out full speed up the ramp creates a water stop that goes pretty far up the ramp and can freeze pretty quick. Fe

Fall is here, and it’s time to get your boat out of the water before it freezes over. Loading your boat back onto your trailer can be a time consuming and difficult task. Here are some tips for removing your boat from the water, performing proper engine maintenance, and preparing it for transportation and storage. | Cottage Life