{"id":24910,"date":"2023-06-25T18:21:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T16:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=24910"},"modified":"2023-06-26T12:46:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T10:46:10","slug":"how-to-recover-a-rib-on-a-trailer-by-jon-mendez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/how-to-recover-a-rib-on-a-trailer-by-jon-mendez\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover a RIB on a Trailer by Jon Mendez"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5CgcfldR9GM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recover a RIB on a Trailer: Some Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The video provides instructions on how to recover a boat onto its trailer by Jon Mendez of Motor Boat &amp; Yachting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It emphasizes the importance of maintaining slow speed and control during the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jon suggests aligning the boat straight on the trailer for easier recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two options for driving the boat onto the trailer: driving it all the way onto the hitch or leaving a meter of distance and using a winch for the final bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tide levels and proper positioning in the water are crucial factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jon mentions the significance of clear hand signals and ensuring the trailer is in the water enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Recover-a-RIB-on-a-Trailer-by-Jon-Mendez-shot.webp\" alt=\"How to Recover a RIB on a Trailer by Jon Mendez @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-24914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Recover-a-RIB-on-a-Trailer-by-Jon-Mendez-shot.webp 853w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Recover-a-RIB-on-a-Trailer-by-Jon-Mendez-shot-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Recover-a-RIB-on-a-Trailer-by-Jon-Mendez-shot-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/How-to-Recover-a-RIB-on-a-Trailer-by-Jon-Mendez-shot-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to Recover a RIB on a Trailer by Jon Mendez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he shows the process of aligning the boat with the trailer and securing it using a winch and straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To conclude he discusses post-recovery tasks such as flushing the boat, cleaning the trailer, and checking straps before driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MotorBoatYachting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Motor Boat &amp; Yachting YouTube channel<\/a>. Filmed and edited by Richard Langdon (<a href=\"http:\/\/oceanimages.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/oceanimages.co.uk<\/a>\/).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checkout other well-selected <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/page\/2\/?s=Mendez\">videos by Jon Mendez<\/a> here on RIBsONLY.com.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MotorBoatYachting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recover a RIB on a Trailer: Some Tips The video provides instructions on how to recover a boat onto its trailer by Jon Mendez of Motor Boat &amp; Yachting. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining slow speed and control during the process. Jon suggests aligning the boat straight on the trailer for easier recovery. 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