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Capt Steve - Check out the Ramp Before Launching the Boat () Capt Steve - Check out the Ramp Before Launching the Boat ()  -  It's a good idea to inspect the ramp before taking your boat down it. ...
Capt Steve - Backing Your Trailer Up () Capt Steve - Backing Your Trailer Up ()  -  Tips on maneuvering your trailer and backing it up. ...
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Capt Steve - Don't Try and Power Your Way Up the Trailer () Capt Steve - Don't Try and Power Your Way Up the Trailer ()  -  Position the trailer and boat properly and don't power your way up. Use the winch to cran...
Capt Steve - Boat Launching and Retrieval When Boating Alone () Capt Steve - Boat Launching and Retrieval When Boating Alone ()  -  Some tips for launching your boat when you're out on your own. ...
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Capt Steve - Check Your Lighting System Aboard () Capt Steve - Check Your Lighting System Aboard ()  -  It's important to regularly check the lighting system on the trailer. ...
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Capt Steve - Help Prevent Trailer Theft () Capt Steve - Help Prevent Trailer Theft ()  -  Placing a pad lock on your trailer will help deter theft. ...
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Capt Steve - How Long to File an Accident Report? () Capt Steve - How Long to File an Accident Report? ()  -  What is the time frame you have on filing a report after an accident happens. ...
Capt Steve - Who Gets the Accident Report? () Capt Steve - Who Gets the Accident Report? ()  -  Who should get the accident report once you have filed it? ...
Capt Steve - What Information to Provide? () Capt Steve - What Information to Provide? ()  -  What information is required on an accident report?...
Capt Steve - Always Help a Disabled Boat () Capt Steve - Always Help a Disabled Boat ()  -  Help another boat when you can. It's the law just in case you didn't know it. ...
Capt Steve - Required to Assist By Law () Capt Steve - Required to Assist By Law ()  -  By law you are required to assist another boater, but you are not required to tow them. ...
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How to Handle the Boat in a Following Sea () How to Handle the Boat in a Following Sea ()  -  Learn how to handle your boat in a following sea. ...
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Sea Ray - New Model - Spy Video (Sea Ray) Sea Ray - New Model - Spy Video (Sea Ray)  -  First glimpse at a new boat from our spy camera. ...
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