It’s launch time on the Northshore, and the launch ramps are busy with trailered boat owners. eager to hit the water. Now, the vast majority of deliveries to the ramp go well, however there are things which can cause the train to leave the track. For example, trailer tires typically do not accrue many miles, but they can seriously degrade from exposure to the elements, particularly the sun. Other rotational components can degrade as well, such as the brakes and bearings. Springs and rollers are important parts which frequently break down over time, And winch mechanisms, exercised only twice [...]