It's getting close to the time to drop my H30 project boat in the water. I plan on spending weekends on it which means my dog, a 80lb Hovawart needs to go with me....no other option, plus we are buddies. The problem I dread is getting him aboard. He doesn't seem too fond of water anyway. I think if I tried to pick him up we both would end up in the water. He loves car rides and believe he would be fine once on the boat. Any tips or ideas?