When you've arrived safely at your destination, don't despair. Most boaters hate and fear launching of their boats more than anything else. When you think about it though, as drivers, we're usually taught to keep our vehicles as far from water as possible. The important thing to remember is that you're not alone. Once you drive up to ramp, you're probably in line with many others who are just as apprehensive as you are. Most fellow boaters won't mind lending a hand and a second set of eyes can make your launch a piece of cake. Since most boaters tend to hit ramps in early morning and late afternoon, it's important that you launch quickly to avoid creating a back up. When you arrive at your destination, stop away from launch. Transfer necessary items from your vehicle and take time to walk over and do a quick inspection of ramp itself. It's also a good idea to disconnect your trailer lights prior to moving to ramp. The lights don't last that long to begin with so by disconnecting them before you put trailer in water; you may be able to extend life of bulbs. Before you approach launch ramp you should prepare your pontoon or deck boat for launch. Park well away from ramp and transfer any and all items from your vehicle into pontoon or deck boat. Walk over to ramp and inspect surrounding area. A few important things to note are how ramp lies in comparison to road and whether or not you'll need someone to guide you down. If you're alone, (which isn't ever recommended when you're on water) ask someone to help you. You'll also want to check for any obstacles and whether or not there's a place to dock while you park your vehicle. When backing down boat ramp, most important thing to remember is to take your time. Moving your hands to bottom of steering wheel will allow you to turn wheel in such a way that your boat will follow same direction automatically. Boat ramps are often uneven. If you notice this, shift your approach a few feet to compensate. When your day ends, simply reverse procedure. The only thing that you need to remember when putting your boat back on trailer is not to back up too far into water. With a pontoon boat, it will load more easily if undercarriage is between 1/3 and 1/2 of way forward. Water in tail pipe can also cause your tow vehicle to stall.

When you've finished your meal, simply pack it right back up in basket. Clean up's a breeze. Follow dinner with an amazing dessert from local bakery and a delightful cup of fresh brewed coffee and then sit back and enjoy romantic music you have softly playing in background. If you follow these easy tips and throw in a few special touches of your own, next time you suggest dinner, don't be suprised if it has to be on boat.