One way to maximize your boating fun? Keep your trailer hitched to your tow vehicle!

BOATING FAIL: COMING UNHITCHED

Be sure your trailer is properly secured before hitting the road.

One way to maximize your boating fun? Keep your trailer hitched to your tow vehicle!

We’ve all been there. In your excitement to get to the launch ramp you forget to double check that your tow rig is ready for the road. From safety chains to straps and hitches, your day of boating fun actually begins before you hit the water. After all, if your boat doesn’t make it to the ramp like this week’s Boating Fail, are you really going to have much fun?

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Pirates have tried to invade a ship, look what happened!

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Who the hells filming this!?

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