am i wimpy

[skunked_again]

for not wanting to pull the boat ive spent thousands of dollars on over gravel roads? cuzz to me one gravel road makes all the hard work of the off season a waste of time.

[Long Mike]

Why do you feel you have to ask the question, since you've pretty much answered it yourself.  Did someone DARE you to drive down that road?   ;D ;D ;D

[Hookemdown.]

Yes you are wimpy, now go to the corner, hang your head, and cry in shame.

[Glenn]

I had to do it with my brand new Ranger a few years ago (the main road to the tournament was being worked on).  I still look at the chipped trailer with disgust.  It's chipped front to back.

If you have a choice, don't do it.

[fisherdave]

If I had to do it I would drive slow and if anyone had a problem screw them they didnt pay for it. AND THE FISHING WOULD HALF TO BE REALLY GOOD.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

I had to do it with my brand new Ranger a few years ago (the main road to the tournament was being worked on).  I still look at the chipped trailer with disgust.  It's chipped front to back.

If you have a choice, don't do it.

well, that not only answers your question but it shows you that you are not alone.  Ya bunch of sissy's  ;D

what's next,...."Do these bibs make my butt look big??" ;D

[Sam]

What a bummer.

Beautiful boat and trailer and a gravel road.

The guys in my club go slow down the gravel roads.  We understand that this is the best method to get the boat to the launch site so everyone takes their time.

I would be sick to have the trailer or hull chipped by the gravel.

But that's fishing.

[Catt]

I'm a Cajun boy so gravel roads are in my daily life; you clean the truck, trailer, & boat afterwards. When you get too many chips in either you sell it & buy a new one. A truck & boat are tools needed to get you to your fishing or hunting spot nothing more but I will say gravel roads are another reason I like aluminum boats.

[flippincrazy]

Not many gravel roads around where I fish, but freshly paved roads (the tar) and loose fresh black top is a pain in the butt, my boat is all white. >

[Crestliner2008]

We have some gravel roads to deal with here in New England, but the most damage is caused by highway travel. Once I got stuck behind a gravel truck doing 70. Got around him quick, but it was like I was in a sand blaster, for a short time, with stones hitting me and the boat everywhere! Towing has it's disadvantages, that's for sure!

[cart7t]

I would never limit myself from fishing lakes due to esthetics or vanity of my equipment.  I'd have to start asking myself why I was actually fishing then.  

[surfer]

I'm with Catt and Carp. I got an old beat up waterlogged boat with a strong old engine. It's only a tool to get me on the water. I will abuse it and never clean it. Low maintenance all the way. I think I even have an old dried up shiner below deck. Who cares?

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

I'm with Catt and Carp.  I got an old beat up waterlogged boat with a strong old engine.  It's only a tool to get me on the water.  I will abuse it and never clean it.  Low maintenance all the way.  I think I even have an old dried up shiner below deck.  Who cares?

Low maintenance and LOW BUDGET BABY!!  Beat it up, get it dirty, USE IT!!  You just have to look at my boat to know "it's been where you want to go"

[Tin]

LOL, you guys are all spoiled. I think the only way to get to a boat ramp in RI or CT is to drive down a long, bumpy, washed out, pot hole filled road. When I see a nice paved road leading to a boat ramp, I dont know what to do, it is such a smooth ride.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

LOL, you guys are all spoiled. I think the only way to get to a boat ramp in RI or CT is to drive down a long, bumpy, washed out, pot hole filled road. When I see a nice paved road leading to a boat ramp, I dont know what to do, it is such a smooth ride.

Ramp?  

I got a 6', rock filled gap between the trees... ;D

[Tin]

LOL, you guys are all spoiled. I think the only way to get to a boat ramp in RI or CT is to drive down a long, bumpy, washed out, pot hole filled road. When I see a nice paved road leading to a boat ramp, I dont know what to do, it is such a smooth ride.

Ramp?

I got a 6', rock filled gap between the trees... ;D

Lol, good point. And one of us always falls pulling up the boat and gets crushed.

[skunked_again]

alright, point taken. maybe ill take the 14' dingy.

[Triton9]

nobody wants it to happen, but its one of those things thats gonna happen :'(

[Guest avid]

dude,

If you have to ask the question,

you already know the answer..........

[farmpond1]

There are strong parallels between boats and lures.  The only way to get any value out of either of them is to use them.  If you are really afraid or upset over scratching your boat or trailor or losing a lure, you probably ought to go with a cheaper boat and/or cheaper lures .  Or, confine yourself to lakes with well manicured access roads and boat ramps.

Personally, I consider the scratches and dents on my boat to be scars I can brag about.

To answer your question, yes, you are a sissy.  Er, I mean "wimpy." :) ;D

[bassboy1]

That is why I too love my 'loominum rigs.  Gravel driveways, dirt roads, its all good.  If my trailer gets beat up, I will touch it up with a spray can, to keep it from rusting, and someday, it will get wire brushed, and repainted.  The boat is aluminum, and the paint will scratch, but I can patch that purty easily.  And, major hull damage isn't likely.  Riprap size rocks don't get thrown up that often, and if they do, you need to slow down a bit.  

Now, my Grumman that is for sale, is in near perfect condition, as I haven't had the chance to use it.  I need less busy parents that can take me places. :'(

[Cajun1977]

go slow and see about the bars that hook to your hitch that spread out with mudflaps to help keep some of it to a minimum

[Tucson]

I'm a Cajun boy so gravel roads are in my daily life; you clean the truck, trailer, & boat afterwards. When you get too many chips in either you sell it & buy a new one. A truck & boat are tools needed to get you to your fishing or hunting spot nothing more but I will say gravel roads are another reason I like aluminum boats.

My sentiments exactly, even though I'm not a Cajun Boy.  They're tools, not objects d' art (whatever that is).

[IneedAnewScreenName9886691]

I drive my boat down gravel roads almost every time I take her.  She was real nice when I got her, now every inch has dust in it and sometimes when it rains the carpet turns to mud!  But we catch fish and she floats and runs the same just looks used and abused!

I have been thinking about buying some of the removable mud flaps though.  Should help on the chips on the bottom!  I have seen some even less expensive - http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat21276-cat21388&id=0013275520219a&navCount=1&podId=0013275&parentId=cat21388&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat21388&hasJS=true