That doesn't look to pretty at all, wouldn't be a happy camper!

Do you think they forgot to clip it or the clip broke ??

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Still unsure what happened. Looked as if it fell off the back of the trailer when they took off. Didnt see them hook up a safety chain when they got it on. Looked like they just winched it on then tied a rope over the back to keep it down on the trailer.

That has GOT to ruin your day.

Hard lesson - don't rely on just one bow loop securing point. (If that's what happened).

Hope it wasn't too badly damaged.

Colin

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VMR 610 - Albany Sea Rescue - Mariner 421

Would be suprised if the motor was in THAT position when it came off.
Bet it left a few skid marks & gouges in the road.
Bugger!!

I do whatever the little voices tell me to do

Ouch alright, not a nice sight let alone that being your boat. I tow with my motor up, at a guess i'd say the clip has let go. A lot of the "S" clips are weak imo and a sudden take off can open them up.

I always upgrade the clip to a heavy duty bugger & use a S/S turnbuckle.That coupled with a safety chain should ensure that wont happen!

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Ouch. That brings back memories.
I went partners with my orange hatted mate in 650 Haines Signature. The first time he took it out on his own he didnt put the safety chain back on and dropped the boat on the bitumen leaving Point Peron boat ramp.

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That would ruin your day.