Trailer Lights!!

[bassfisher14]

Took my boat out yesterday and found out the hard way why it is important to unhook your trailer lights before backing into the water. Was on my way home when I got pulled over by a cop telling me I have no taillights on my trailer . I know they were working before I left the house because I checked them. He only wrote me a warning, which was good. I got home and checked them. Both bulbs were blown to bits and glass was all inside of my housings.

I usually unhook them, but was pressed for time and completely forgot about it before backing down the ramp.

So, for anybody on here that plans on getting a boat, or for anyone new to boating, remember to unhook them before backing it into the water.