See this way too often in the Okanagan. Tourist folks arrive at the ramp full of anticipation for a fun day on the water... and then the trouble begins. He says, "You back it down the ramp and I'll direct you." Little do they know that decision will cost them a couple grand in marriage counseling sessions. After 15 minutes of reverse-forward-reverse-forward, yelling, swearing, unhelpful hand signals and a few tears, the boat is in the water at last. The junior and canine members of the family are corralled and loaded aboard, along with many coolers and inflatables.
OK kids, here we go. And of course now the boat won't start. The frustration-anger-crying cycle begins anew. Surely it makes sense to start up and check everything out ahead of time before leaving home? Maybe hitch up the boat and find an empty parking lot for a refresher on backing up the rig? I can't be the only one who's rusty after a winter of no towing.