Reply With QuoteShort lanyard hooked to my belt and unit layin in my lap. Easier to get to than one hangin round ya neck.
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That's my biggest worry. Can I get back in the boat. Yea I know bout the putting your foot on the motor and tilting. Last time I was out in the water was about 20 years in a boat with a ladder, barely made it.Originally Posted by KnightShadow10
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Short lanyard hooked to my belt and unit layin in my lap. Easier to get to than one hangin round ya neck.
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I fell in at Sardis one time. I was wearing my inflatable vest that did it's job Luckily I had someone with me. I tried using the motor to get back in the boat with, but I couldn't get my foot high enough. My partner slow idled the boat to the bank while I held on. As soon as I got home I ordered a folding four step telescoping ladder.
I may be getting older but I refuse to grow up.
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I bought a rope ladder with weighted plastic steps at Academy...I have it fastened to a cleat on the back deck...it is folded up and strapped down with a velcro strap....can release and deploy it from the water. Good cheap fix and its not in the way. Also have a short rope with a loop for a hand hold fastened to the cleat.
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I wonder how much weight that cleat can hold..mine dont have very large diameter screws.. That might be a good solution...maybe install a ladder with heavier bolts
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It will hold a lot....mine is put on with bolts washers and lock nuts
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I have tried it out....i can get back in ok
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A little FYI, Minnkota remotes are waterproof and they float.
And I always have mine around my neck on a lanyard.
As a guide for hybrids and stripers, I am all over the boat assisting in netting, photographing, re-baiting, etc.
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Well I did it. I fell in with the Ipilot running.
I'm glad you ended up okay. I started using the MinnKota short carabiner clip this year and clip it to my right front belt loop. It's right where I need it when I reach down, don't run the chance of it falling off since it has positive attachment to my pants and it eliminates the lanyard tan line that I got every year.
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Every time I see the title of this thread it makes me smile...No,not at your misfortune.Could happen to any of us .It shows you are willing to admit it and I admire you for that.Absolutely love the picture of you,your son,and a nice fish.Won't be many years til he is fishing with Dad.....Thank You for this post...
