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what are the rules and opinions on powerloading in this area?

I'm not one to do it, it doesn't take much work to simply winch on, but the guy in front of us at the fort last week powerloaded for about 20 seconds his dual 200s.

Curious what you guys do or think.
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I DON'T POWER LOAD IT MY RAMP,BLOWS IT OUT TO BAD.IN GENERAL I THINK IT BAD ON MOST RAMPS
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If the ramp is correctly built and engineered, your props will be over concrete. However I know a lot are not, especially at low tide. As for if it hurts the ramp, I have not seen any studies that prove it does or does not.

I usually powerload with light throttle. You do not need the engine howling if you correctly position your trailer.

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Electric winch....that's how I power load :wink:
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Chalk wrote:Electric winch....that's how I power load :wink:
You are lazy!!! :smt005 :smt005
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look at the Keaton ramp on low tide. Some big holes! :o Same at Steinhatchee.
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I do it with my pontoon. I actually power unload too. :-? Bunks and no rollers makes it necessary. I do try to keep the power down though.
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BayGator wrote:
Chalk wrote:Electric winch....that's how I power load :wink:
You are lazy!!! :smt005 :smt005
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I spoke with a rep from FWC and he told me the newer ramps are designed to withstand powerloading. Old ramps tear up. I find it more exciting and faster to stand off about 100 yards, get up on plane and go for it. This method also helps get the truck up on slippery ramps. But ya gotta have a real good aim.
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I just thought that was how you were supposed to load a boat?? Ha!
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Flint River Pirate wrote:I just thought that was how you were supposed to load a boat?? Ha!
It is. :thumbup:
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Power load it, electric winch it, crank it... do what you have to do, but get it loaded and get out of the way! No fiddle farting around on the ramp.
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I am by myself most of the time and it's a lot quicker for me to power load it and get on outta Reel Addiction's way :smt004 :-D :beer:
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IF YOUR TRAILER IS SET UP RIGHT AND THE TRAILER IS BACKED IN CORRECTLY, THERE IS NO NEED TO POWER LOAD, JUST IDLE THE BOAT ONTO THE TRAILER, CONNET TO THE SAFETY LINE ON THE WINCH AND DRIVE THE TRUCK OUT ON DRY LAND.
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