War Eagle Boats

[longhunter]

I haven't fallen out of the boat, but I have jumped in. For those that don't have a ladder on their boat, an option could be to stand on the motor and raise it with the trim switch, then step in when possible. I wouldn't make it a routine, but it might make a difference someday...

[DockShootinJack]

I have climbed up the motor in the past. It wasn't bad then. I was smaller than

[skeetbum]

I had to swim to my bass boat and climb in when it got away during launch. That was 12 years ago. I could probably get back into the Jon but have to try it with the skiff, much higher sides.

[DockShootinJack]

I saw a loop of rope that hooked to a cleat to help one get back in the boat. It would be easy enough to make. I figure if I can get high end to get my waist above the side of the boat gravity will get me the rest of the way in. Just a thought

[longhunter]

Not sure how the wake boats are where you guys fish, but one of the lakes I visit it can get dangerous. It is best to have a game plan ahead of time. I usually skeeedadle when they start showing up.

[Ketchn]

i used to stand alot when i jigged , i dont much anymore , not near as fleet of foot and steady and dont really want to go swimming when i am ketchn most of the time

[DockShootinJack]

Not sure how the wake boats are where you guys fish, but one of the lakes I visit it can get dangerous. It is best to have a game plan ahead of time. I usually skeeedadle when they start showing up.

Last year I had a wave over the front of that 18.5 Stratos. It washed over pretty good. Took a few minutes for the water to drain down into the bilge to be pumped out. That guy was out in the channel about 70 yards off. I turned the boat toward the wave. Swiveled around in the seat, cast back to the rock ledge, then got wet feet. Gave the front deck and the cockpit a good washing. Ha

[DockShootinJack]

i used to stand alot when i jigged , i dont much anymore , not near as fleet of foot and steady and dont really want to go swimming when i am ketchn most of the time

I usually take the seat and post off the deck when I am shooting docks. I stand the whole time

[CWilly92]

Was also wondering the same but for the 19 ft Blackhawk. Hopefully someone will join in with some info


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[FourEyes45]

Just bought a 2170, pick it up Friday.