Another one for Y'all.
Having moved from Wis. after retirement in 98, We still had our 3 year (new) 2000DC W/200 Merc. We decided to sell the boat thru a local Broker.
About a week later, they called and noted that they had an accident with a potential Buyer at the Boat Ramp. (steep Truman Lake ramp).
Said the fellow unhooked the winch strap and, get this, he also unhooked the Safety strap. "At the top of the ramp"!
He proceded to back our rig down the ramp and, well, you know. It went flying off the trailer, down the concrete ramp, into the water.
Sort of reconfigured the stern design.
Guess I did not mention that we have always sprayed the trailer bunks with Silicone spray to ease the on/off of the boat to/from the trailer.
We still do so. Never thought anyone would EVER consider taking off the Safety Strap before being at the water's edge. New Southern thing to us.
Yes, they purchased the boat for full price.