Pulling new Bass boat in 8 inches snow/ice

[CaymasRodney]

I never would pull my boat in that crap but I did have to Sunday afternoon. We had 12 boats plus two trailers full of boat show supplies that we had to get back to our shop. I pulled a Z520L back and it made me sick to see that rig covered in salt, snow and ice. I was a nervous wreck even though I have a 4X4 ice with snow on top isn’t fun to drive on . The guys at work spent the day yesterday with a pressure washer getting them all cleaned up again. What’s all your take on pulling on ice and snow?

[KandKKustomz]

I cant imagine... get the detailers on it ..Quick lol

[Capw]

I had to tow mine home from the dealer when I bought it in a light rain. Road salt got into every crack and crevice. Made me sick and I spent a lot of time cleaning a brand new boat but to answer your question, I wouldn't do it unless I absolutely had to.

[basscat tyler]

I had to tow my boat in a snow/ice storm. The bow had a 3" layer. Sad sight

[BoatBuggy]

I won't do that with my Z520c because I don't have any way to clean her up but I've done it more than a few times in my old ProCraft and once this past fall in the RT198p. When the big smallies are on there's no way were we packing it in because of a little snow. The ramps are more of an adventure in the snow than the roads. I wipe the boat down the best I can when I get home but for the most part it'll just stay dirty until the spring.

[Hawgwalker]

My rule for fishing in the winter was 2 good days....one to fish and one to wash the boat. When you have to drop the boat to plow the ramp first winter fishing. Now I drive it to Florida leave the plow home...though I could have made some serious money this trip in the Carolinas

[MMyles]

That is why my new boat will sit at my dealer until late March or mid April before I pick it up. No way I'm driving it home in salt & slush. Glad your guys got on it and cleaned it up when you got back...

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[GhostComanche]

I did three years ago; Pulled boat to BBC spring Rally on Grand Lake. Left home with 7" of snow on ground. Strapped cover down tight and made the trip. It sucked, but cleaned up fine. This was with my 14' 519C.........................I was a nervous wreck from driving when Becky and I arrived at the lake...............................RR

[dukhntr]

As long as it's covered, I'd do it to catch fish. Definitely a good washing after though....

[hawg whacker]

That's what the cover is for. Been thru that crap plenty of times over the years, driving from here to Rayburn, and back. Boat, motor, and trailer can be pressure washed. Inside stays nice and clean...

[Riese619]

I can’t imagine having to tow in those conditions , I hate towing in the rain . .

[n2ratfishin]

Sherm drug one for me in bad conditions. He uses a Tow Tector. It doesn't stop everything, but it stops a whole bunch. A trip through the local car wash spray booth and it looked great.

Clean em up good and they will be fine. It's more about getting them back safe. I can recall more than one time a boat hasn't got back or forth to a show without damage. Everyone involved is sick.

[Tonyc]

Snow is not that bad, it's the salt that gets me. Never fails either heading south to Florida or coming back north to NY we always seem to find some. Getting it washed off as fast as possible is important. We get some looks from folks in traffic jams during a snow event!

[jc2bg]

Even worse than rock salt is the brine they spray on our roads now. The stuff is greasy, and doesn’t come off with a spray cleaning. Usually takes two hand washings to thoroughly remove. Nasty stuff, and highly corrosive, too.

[Pro's Choice Pete]

I hate the thought of that, both cleaning the boat and the white knuckle driving. I am ready so for spring, thankfully we will start to get a taste of it starting tomorrow!

[Esnow76]

Left here one year to fish a tournament at Guntersville, 6" of snow and car wrecks all over the place thru Louisville. Made me nervous for sure, finally cleared up a little around Bowling Green

[Rangerdeepv]

The road salt would be my biggest concern.

[like2fish2]

I'm not gonna do it. I delayed picking up my newly purchased 2014 Z520C due to weather conditions.

Dealer was more than happy to keep boat inside his showroom. Glad u made that decision.

[GMT]

Generally the only time I will tow with a cover on and then, only if it is a necessity. Pressure wash, or possibly hand wash absolutely required before you put it away.

[Bandwagon]

Tow mine too and from Florida over the winter, I stop in Ohio and again in TN on my way down and take advantage of the commercial tuck washes. I also try and time the drive when I75 in Michigan and Ohio are dry and clear.