SteveV
Member
I gained a lot of "experience" this weekend. After a very long day on Lake Ouachita, AR, the sun was rapidly going down and the ramp was busy. Trying to get all the gremlins loaded up and out of the way, I went through my mental checklist before pulling out of the parking lot. Tie downs secure, motor trimmed up, battery off, Super Mable tied down, blah, blah, blah. I had a friend helping me get everything sorted and secured.
When I backed the boat into the driveway of our rental house, I did my standard walk around inspection and I noticed the bimini was collapsed but the outer sheath cover was not on the bimini. I then went through the mental DVR of the boat load and I could not remember taking the bimini down. Long story short, WIND-1 bimini-0. Torn zipper and bent frame. In case anyone has been curious, you cannot leave the bimini up and trailer at speeds in excess of 60 MPH. Complete brain fart on my part.
I wish I could blame it on something (adult beverages, sun in my eyes, etc.) else, but none of those were contributing factors
I have been looking for an excuse to add a double bimini to my boat, I guess it's as good a time as any... I am in the process of developing a laminated "pre-flight" check list that should prevent future brain farts. Does anyone have one?
Sheepishly,
Steve
When I backed the boat into the driveway of our rental house, I did my standard walk around inspection and I noticed the bimini was collapsed but the outer sheath cover was not on the bimini. I then went through the mental DVR of the boat load and I could not remember taking the bimini down. Long story short, WIND-1 bimini-0. Torn zipper and bent frame. In case anyone has been curious, you cannot leave the bimini up and trailer at speeds in excess of 60 MPH. Complete brain fart on my part.
I wish I could blame it on something (adult beverages, sun in my eyes, etc.) else, but none of those were contributing factors
I have been looking for an excuse to add a double bimini to my boat, I guess it's as good a time as any... I am in the process of developing a laminated "pre-flight" check list that should prevent future brain farts. Does anyone have one?
Sheepishly,
Steve