I have launched my boat and used the spot lock to keep it in place. I wasn't sure on remote range so I left my remote on the side of the ramp.
Have seen the runaway boat thing myself and also the EPO's around here (ct) dont like that either. Its a liability. Why not run a keel guard and then not worry about shore rash.
The amount of time I use the boat when a dock isn't available isn't that much. Besides, keel guard or not I prefer not to run my boat onto the shore
A quick google search shows the concensus is 75-100 yard transmit distance for your remote. Good luck!
Mac after some thought, I'm going to just do this in my yard.. same concept except I won't have the chance to lose the boat!! Lol
Great idea.I understand that once you set spotlock you can move away out of range and the motor will stay there.You simply cannot change or retrieve the thing.So maybe this really isn't as big an issue as we are making it.Make sure your remote batteries are good ones.They last like forever, however, I always changed mine out in the spring anyway.Also had a spre set in my boat bag.Have fun and please post your results John.