I keep getting this vision of a hyper-competitive individual barreling toward the ramp at flank speed. A great geyser of water erupts as tow vehicle first skids across the surface, then disappears into the inky depths with the trailer. Meanwhile, the boat breaks away and drifts free. Perhaps a minute passes, then a human head breaks the water's surface, and the competitor crawls up the boarding ladder like a half drowned rat. He staggers to his feet, gagging, and thrusts his hands skyward in triumph. Steve Tyree In a message dated 8/7/2005 2:37:31 PM Central Standard Time, farreach@optonline.net writes: This competition is getting really exciting, but I have to tell you, if the time it takes to back the boat down the ramp is included, I'm not playing. Rick Langer M15/337 Bluebird