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Ah, I remember the first few launch micro-disasters with multiple boats so I have many words for the newbie... With my current outboard bass boat I quantized the pre-ramp checklist to Four in the Front, Five in the Back - Front: remove bow strap (leaving some slack and resetting it to winch in for later), unhook safety chain, unplug trailer lights, raise motor. Back: remove transom straps, insert plug, remove motor travel bar, connect battery, and hand pump gas to the carbs. Just by having a count on the number of things to do greatly helps in not skipping any of them, your counts [& items] may vary. Now load 'the middle' with ALL gear. Next, because my girlfriend won't back a trailer (and is terrified at the thought) I back the boat and trailer down to the water. I turn off the radio, lower windows, and put it in 4WD just before backing. I put the boat in as far as possible while still having a foot or two of dry ramp behind the truck (because getting your feet wet is not a good look). You have to have the boat and truck absolutely square to the launch at this point; this is so she is comfortable that she only has to go back, then forward without turning the steering wheel. Now, climb in the boat [you have welded a step to the trailer tongue, right?], lower the motor fully to ensure the lower unit is submerged, and start it. Check all gauges and put the motor in reverse. I have seen many boats cold idle fine in nuetral then stall when it is put in gear - not a good look. If all is well, I give the sign to back up until the boat disengages then immediately give her the hand sign to stop (don't rely solely on voice here, fully prebrief exactly what is going to happen and what the hand signals are, even if she has done it with you a dozen times - trust me, a rolling of her eyes at this point is a very small price to pay). Mentally note carefully how deep the trailer was in when the boat separated, you'll usually want to be slightly less deep when you recover the boat, and it differs from ramp to ramp due to angle and on how the boat is loaded (you'll instinctively get this part over time). Make sure you have fully cleared the trailer before giving her the go ahead sign to pull out. When she has pulled the boat and trailer forward enough to clear the water she exits the truck and she and the dog come out to sit/organize with the boat while I go park the truck (note: she is now comfortable parking the truck and trailer since all she really has to remember is to put it in 2WD and make very wide turns). When I have to launch by myself I do all of the above except I leave the bow strap slack but attached and back in until I see the ass end float - I then jump in the bed of the truck (not a good look!), through the bed, into the boat, lower the motor, start it, unhook the bow strap, then put it into reverse and gas it, sometimes with wet feet. Easy and faster to do than describe; sorry for the novel. --- I suppose I should now go find a video to comment on regarding recovering the boat by driving onto the trailer and running the carbs dry...
I bought my first boat ever and this is The only launching video that I’ve seen that mentions to run the blower… and I’ve seen at least 100 lol. Thank you!
Agreed. It's crazy how most boating videos don't mention something as important as the bilge blower. I can only imagine the amount of people who blew up their boat because boating videos like these mention everything EXCEPT the blower, and they would go out, feeling confident they know everything, and BOOM. Goodbye boat.
Finally a woman doing a video. Very well presented. I launch and load my 22 foot center console alone. I start at the back of the boat with the battery, plug, straps, and motor supports. Then undo the safety chain and loosen the winch some. This after getting all the gear in the boat, but before getting in position to back the boat down the ramp.
Nice video! Only two things I'd add. ... 1st when you are pre-launching and loosening up the which strap, be sure to re-lock the pin so the winch isn't still in free mode. Give the slack needed, but lock the pin so the boat doesn't drift off, unspooling the winch line with it. (Yes, this happened to me once haha). ... 2nd, ALWAYS use a wheel chuck or two behind your truck tires once you leave the vehicle and go to move your boat. No one wants to be docking their boat only to witness their truck and trailer drifting down the dock and into the water. Parking breaks aren't great and do tend to slip. Emergency breaks are a must, but when you are in a hurry, sometimes one forgets to set it. So I just have a habit to grab a wheel chuck and toss under the back wheel when I'm walking down to get in my boat and start it up. Harbor Freight has a couple big chunky rubber ones that are cheap. Get one, tie a rope to it, and keep it in the truck bed.
Hey Chantel; My wife and I wanted to thank you for helping us. We watched 3 of your Boating 101 videos twice through and were able to gain a level of confidence with the basics before heading to the boat launch/dock. Super helpful and we're very grateful!
We were just at that boat ramp yesterday! Just bought a Tige R20 2018 wakesurf & boy is it different than our Yamaha twin turbo jet. We had no idea how different it drives. It was very stressful but these videos are amazing! Thank you!
The only recommendation is to show how to navigate launching when there are many boats around either docked or waiting nearby with all that stress added lol. But also would like to see your hands on the steering wheel & throttle as you launch. Very nice video editing & clear & concise directions. Well made video. Thanks!
One thing that I have been doing more recently on my pre-check is to also check my bearings on the trailer with a slight hand tap near the bearing buddy to check for heat. If they are hot (untouchable) to touch that needs to be addresses immediately.
Videography needs to be paid! Nice video. I love the checklist. I learned 4HI and parking brake is a must. Maybe even add chocks to your tires and a brake pedal depressor if your by yourself. Awesome video. 😎
I think we missed the drainplug in the checklist??? Really important. Checking if water is coming the bilge after you are in the water....is a little late?
Comprehensive and concise at the same time. The use of a drone helped by adding a visual to your instruction. It is always better to show what you are talking about rather than have the camera on the speaker. Excellent video. I'm subscribing.
Just got my first boat, 93 Ragin Cajun Bass Boat. Excited about getting it out on the water for the first time. Thanks for the video, it helps us newbies alot!
Chantel, thank you for the great videos. My wife and I just bought a 2006 Larson 280xi. Watched all your videos on how to launch a boat, trailer it and so forth. For first time boat owners this might have been a little too much boat for us? We took the boat to a lake for the first time today. My wife was freaked out and petrified by all the other boats at the dock so I had to launch the boat myself. I wouldn't suggest to anyone that your first time putting a boat in the water is done solo on a busy Sunday morning. Got the boat in the water, never drove one before so had to figure out the throttle - almost hit someone trying to back up and struggled to get to the dock so I could run to get the truck off the dock - way too stressful for our first time. Finally got on the water, just spent the day getting to know the boat and how to operate it. Then we had to go back to trailer the boat at the end of the day - that was a little easier, had to do it all solo, still a stressful operation for the first time trailering a boat. With all that being said, I kept asking myself "What did Chantel do and explain in the video?" We found ourselves saying before launch "Chantel said to loosen the hitch strap but not to take it off". Your videos really did help! Ultimately, we can say we launched a boat, trailered it and got home safely - but what a shit show for the first time going out. Video suggestions - 1. Driver's view of launching/loading while other boats in the water or at the dock. 2. Driver's view of throttle use - backing up/ docking. 3. We had a good directional wind when loading. I was able to compensate to one side of the trailer and let the waves center me on the trailer but a driver's view of loading while windy would be good. Thank you for your videos!
Mike! I am so stoked for you!! Congrats on your new boat and for launching and loading it safely!! Thanks for the feedback, we are always looking for new video ideas! Have fun with your new boat and welcome to boating!!
Calling out of work this thursday just so I can do this on a less busy day at the dock for my first time launching my boat lol !! Nervous, but pretty confident after watching this video .
@@ChantelBoats Very true--when you get in a hurry, that's when you mess up. Just remember, EVERYONE had their first time. If you are having trouble, don't be afraid to ask for help or better yet, someone usually will step up and offer help. We have all been there. If there is a crowd, one can always let some others go ahead of you and then launch your craft when the crowd is smaller. Nothing wrong with that and generally less stress. Watch others launch their boat(s). Even the most experienced ones have pxs. at times.
Clear and concise, great. May I add that don't switch off the truck engine on launch or recovery because just like at Maccas drive thru and airport drop-off, that's when you will get a battery failure!
Thank you Chantel! We just bought a Moomba and I had to launch it with my husband the first time and I was visibly shaking. Wish I would have seen this video first.
One of if not the best boat launch video I've come across! Not surprised its by a "Wake" crew, you guys rock! I've always been able to click my v-drive in reverse and back out no problem after getting as little nudge from the truck driver as you mentioned. No extra gas or going back into neutral just click into reverse and the into drive once your clear and idle out of the way. Unless you have a good wind that day and even then what are you doing putting in with the wind blowing? lol i know there are times and circumstances just being silly like hey we pull out when the wind kicks up so make us a boat retrieval video where your racing the storm front that just blew up out of nowhere! lol great job and beautiful boat! Yes I know the video is 4 years old still a pretty boat
It's good that you mentioned the blower. Most boats on the water are outboard and the people that own them don't mention the blower for Inboard/Outboards. If not run, the gasses can cause a huge explosion and injure you and sink your expensive boat. Personally I believe you probably should have gone into more detain about the bilge blower because it's very important and I wasn't told by any of the popular boat operation youtube videos about it. It's honestly the second most important thing to check in your boat right after your drain plug. But yeah, good video. 👍
I'm no boat launching whisper by any means, but I do okay. I have a checklist in my head before leaving the house and before launching. I try to be careful and not rush too much....at the same time being efficient making way for other boaters wanting to launch. I ask my stellar wife to remind me to check things because even the best most experienced boaters can forget things. When backing down a narrow long winding difficult boat ramp HAVE A SPOTTER.
I also like to use 4x4 during the launch because if you drive into the water (which so many do), your rear tires can loose grip in that slippery slimy algae that nobody can stand up in and your truck could slip away. Where if you're in 4x4 your front drive tires will prevent that. Keep in mind that incoming waves are powerful and can easily lift the back of your vehicle causing the front wheels to roll down the ramp. Happy boating.
Very informative video! Just like your other ones! The only little thing I would add, because I’ve done it, 😀 is when you release the winch out. Make sure you flip the switch back to the locked position. So whatever slack you released, it will hold it there. Hope it helps!
Nicely done, good instruction. I worked at a marina when I was a kid, the most entertaining and dangerous place in the marina was the boat ramp. People do not follow your steps and I have seen some crazy things. Your video is great!
Just subscribee!! Thank you so much for properly explaining it, without going into useless details that divert my attention..! Just buying a boat and this is helping tremwndously!
Nice video, well done. I would add disconnecting the trailer lights to your checklist. Not all trailers are new with led and/or sealed lights. Sucks to be already to drive home and discover your truck and/or trailer has no tail or brake lights because of a blown bulb or a fuse:
@@ChantelBoats Sorry not cover the boat. But a video on how you get it back on the trailer. And good practices for putting it away after a day at the lake.
This is super helpful thank you! Can’t wait to check out your other videos. I’ve been boating for a long time with my family but it’s time for me to learn and get my own boat. Could you do a video on how women’s wakeboards are different than guy’s wakeboards or how riding is different. Id say I’m not a complete beginner but I’m not jumping the wake yet. My bro in law designs Ronix boards but I wanted a woman’s advice, I’ll take all I can get, thanks in advance!
Thanks for watching! A lot of wakeboard brands will say that they have a different flex level than the men's boards (same with waterskis), but I don't notice a huge difference. I would look for a board that compliments your skill level and gets you where you want to go, regardless of women's vs. men's. There are a lot more options out there on the men's side than the women's!
Now let's see one when Willamette Park is packed. That dock gets insane. Paddle boarders and kayaks in the way, boats tied up to the dock and just waiting 10 feet behind the ramp.
Not sure where Willamette Park is located, but I think I am glad I don't launch there. In southern Va., most boaters do not get in a hurry and general will help others if needed. The lake will be there once you put in, "it ain't going anywhere".
Great video. My boat is a little older so I always give her a quick start in the parking lot just to make sure before its in the water. Carburetor life.
I'm a newbie, so my advise here is from a pro that taught me. If you are launching into salt water, bring a gallon jug of fresh water. When you are done either launching or picking up, rinse off the lug nuts on the trailer wheels with the fresh water.
On my boat list is a home list and ramp list.. both have straps and plugs on them. home list is bring the stuff you need.. ramp list is batt, pre-start chk. oil, fuel etc.
From Thomas I Think 10 Metres of rope seems pretty good and, it is recommended that you have it on you at all, Times when laughing your boat into the foreshore and tie it off to the pier strap wrap around as well, and you can then use to get your car parked up in the parking bay for the boating trailer because I have been to Mallcoata and Warneet and also Lake Eldon with my Fathers Dads Yamaha 55 CV Fishing boat and it is a two stroke one with a primmer push valve on it to start the engine I have only caught about 8 fish in my life as well,. From the time it is a pretty good boat as well, and has good water speed as well with plenty of on water power as well. From Thomas James Schmutter I live in Narre Warren South Victoria Melbourne Australia.
One thing I like to do is unplug the electrical cord. If water gets inside the tail light fixtures too quickly you can pop a taillight bulb or a fuse. Just make sure you plug it back in before driving on the road again. My boat trailer doesn’t have trailer breaks so I do this every time, but if you have a heavy boat and a trailer with built in breaks and you are on a steeper ramp, i wouldn’t recommend unplugging the electrical cord to the trailer. Once you unplug that cord, the trailer breaks will be disabled. Most importantly, just get out there and do it and it becomes easier and easier.
Great video. I like to tip of putting in reverse for short bursts when backing up to keep stern from pushing starboard . Will use that next time. By the way, what video drone is that? That's pretty good video, very stable. Thinking bout bying a drone for wakesurfing footage, just recreational use.
Good video. If I launch solo I like to set my parking brake on the truck and/or chock my wheel on the truck just to be extra safe. Two people is definitely the best way though and I don’t let the driver out of the truck.
Launch deep, retrieve shallow. I back down the ramp with the dock to my left, that way I can put my window down and look out the window and see the trailer location in relation to the dock. I could do it with the dock on the right but you would have to strictly use the right side mirror to see the dock that way.
I really enjoy your videos! Very informative and just the right pace! Can you do a video that goes into more detail about backing the trailer, especially if the ramp is short and you have to make almost a 90 degree turn onto the ramp? Also, I've never seen a video about hand signals between the truck driver and the spotter or the boat driver. Thanks again!
I would suggest going into an empty parking lot with your trailer attached and practicing your 90 degree turns in reverse. Maybe set some cones up to practice. When reversing with a trailer, the trailer is going to track the opposite way that the front wheels of the tow vehicle are pointed. So if you need to back up and turn to the left, you start the maneuver by turning to the right. Once the trailer starts tracking in the direction you want, you can start to also turn the wheel that way. One important thing to remember is to keep on eye on the front corners of the tow vehicle and make sure you aren’t going to hit anything. A lot of people get so focused on the trailer that they forget about the front of the vehicles.
As far as hand signals go, there are some pretty simple and universal signals that most people use. To go left or right, you just point in that direction, to come back it is usually just waving back or rolling the wrist with an open palm. And stop is usually hold up a fist with the fingers facing the driver.
Don’t even have a boat but I’ll be damned if I end up on a boat ramp fail compilation
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I stupidly forgot the password. I love any tips you can offer me
@Dawson Ian Instablaster ;)
This man boats.
Well done. Get my first boat in a couple weeks and “launching anxiety” is real!
Are you getting a v drive boat?
Same.
@@stefank4274 Hows it going for you?
I done my first launch at loch lomund the other week. To be honest It went better than some of the guys that had done it before .
How'd it go
One the best 'how to videos' for first timers I have seen and I've watched hundreds. Thanks !
Ah, I remember the first few launch micro-disasters with multiple boats so I have many words for the newbie... With my current outboard bass boat I quantized the pre-ramp checklist to Four in the Front, Five in the Back - Front: remove bow strap (leaving some slack and resetting it to winch in for later), unhook safety chain, unplug trailer lights, raise motor. Back: remove transom straps, insert plug, remove motor travel bar, connect battery, and hand pump gas to the carbs. Just by having a count on the number of things to do greatly helps in not skipping any of them, your counts [& items] may vary. Now load 'the middle' with ALL gear. Next, because my girlfriend won't back a trailer (and is terrified at the thought) I back the boat and trailer down to the water. I turn off the radio, lower windows, and put it in 4WD just before backing. I put the boat in as far as possible while still having a foot or two of dry ramp behind the truck (because getting your feet wet is not a good look). You have to have the boat and truck absolutely square to the launch at this point; this is so she is comfortable that she only has to go back, then forward without turning the steering wheel. Now, climb in the boat [you have welded a step to the trailer tongue, right?], lower the motor fully to ensure the lower unit is submerged, and start it. Check all gauges and put the motor in reverse. I have seen many boats cold idle fine in nuetral then stall when it is put in gear - not a good look. If all is well, I give the sign to back up until the boat disengages then immediately give her the hand sign to stop (don't rely solely on voice here, fully prebrief exactly what is going to happen and what the hand signals are, even if she has done it with you a dozen times - trust me, a rolling of her eyes at this point is a very small price to pay). Mentally note carefully how deep the trailer was in when the boat separated, you'll usually want to be slightly less deep when you recover the boat, and it differs from ramp to ramp due to angle and on how the boat is loaded (you'll instinctively get this part over time). Make sure you have fully cleared the trailer before giving her the go ahead sign to pull out. When she has pulled the boat and trailer forward enough to clear the water she exits the truck and she and the dog come out to sit/organize with the boat while I go park the truck (note: she is now comfortable parking the truck and trailer since all she really has to remember is to put it in 2WD and make very wide turns). When I have to launch by myself I do all of the above except I leave the bow strap slack but attached and back in until I see the ass end float - I then jump in the bed of the truck (not a good look!), through the bed, into the boat, lower the motor, start it, unhook the bow strap, then put it into reverse and gas it, sometimes with wet feet. Easy and faster to do than describe; sorry for the novel. --- I suppose I should now go find a video to comment on regarding recovering the boat by driving onto the trailer and running the carbs dry...
Great comment
Thanku
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IS THAT A SUPRA!?!? In all seriousness that’s a very beautiful boat
Unreal colour too! 👌
Boat need a 2j swap
Dad didn’t get to teach me how to launch a boat before he took his life, I’m 20 and was so afraid to learn by myself but this eased my anxiety
Sorry to hear that bro. Use that to motivate yourself to learn so you can one day teach your son how to do it 💯
Man, I'm so sorry to hear about that Bro. My condolences.
It's easier than it looks.
I’m so sorry to hear that. Jesus Christ has died for your sins and wants to show you who the father in heaven is and how he can bless and love you.
Many things in life are not taught by ones parent.
You just watched a great teaching video.
Now go do it.
I bought my first boat ever and this is The only launching video that I’ve seen that mentions to run the blower… and I’ve seen at least 100 lol. Thank you!
Agreed. It's crazy how most boating videos don't mention something as important as the bilge blower. I can only imagine the amount of people who blew up their boat because boating videos like these mention everything EXCEPT the blower, and they would go out, feeling confident they know everything, and BOOM. Goodbye boat.
Just bought a boat for the first time and ur video was best one on here 👏👏 it has helped me
Pretty good basic tips thanks! My moms BF left and now she wants me to help her launch and retrieve her boat! pretty excited actually to take it out!
Finally a woman doing a video. Very well presented. I launch and load my 22 foot center console alone. I start at the back of the boat with the battery, plug, straps, and motor supports. Then undo the safety chain and loosen the winch some. This after getting all the gear in the boat, but before getting in position to back the boat down the ramp.
That is a good method check plug trim and power the rest u can do if the dock is big enough 😂. It also depends on the type of trailer but yeah
Amen sister! We ladies love boating too!!!
Nice video! Only two things I'd add. ... 1st when you are pre-launching and loosening up the which strap, be sure to re-lock the pin so the winch isn't still in free mode. Give the slack needed, but lock the pin so the boat doesn't drift off, unspooling the winch line with it. (Yes, this happened to me once haha). ... 2nd, ALWAYS use a wheel chuck or two behind your truck tires once you leave the vehicle and go to move your boat. No one wants to be docking their boat only to witness their truck and trailer drifting down the dock and into the water. Parking breaks aren't great and do tend to slip. Emergency breaks are a must, but when you are in a hurry, sometimes one forgets to set it. So I just have a habit to grab a wheel chuck and toss under the back wheel when I'm walking down to get in my boat and start it up. Harbor Freight has a couple big chunky rubber ones that are cheap. Get one, tie a rope to it, and keep it in the truck bed.
Hey Chantel; My wife and I wanted to thank you for helping us. We watched 3 of your Boating 101 videos twice through and were able to gain a level of confidence with the basics before heading to the boat launch/dock. Super helpful and we're very grateful!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad the videos have been helpful! Have a great summer!
We were just at that boat ramp yesterday! Just bought a Tige R20 2018 wakesurf & boy is it different than our Yamaha twin turbo jet. We had no idea how different it drives. It was very stressful but these videos are amazing! Thank you!
The only recommendation is to show how to navigate launching when there are many boats around either docked or waiting nearby with all that stress added lol. But also would like to see your hands on the steering wheel & throttle as you launch. Very nice video editing & clear & concise directions. Well made video. Thanks!
Nice video, boat ramp courtesy seems like its rarely taught. But a little hustle is so easy.
Exactly lol maybe have the boat prepared before getting to the ramp?
One thing that I have been doing more recently on my pre-check is to also check my bearings on the trailer with a slight hand tap near the bearing buddy to check for heat. If they are hot (untouchable) to touch that needs to be addresses immediately.
Good job, as a experienced boat owner it’s nice to be reminded of best practices!
What a great video. As a new boat owner this was very helpful
Love all those aerial camera angels. Great work filing this.
Videography needs to be paid! Nice video. I love the checklist. I learned 4HI and parking brake is a must. Maybe even add chocks to your tires and a brake pedal depressor if your by yourself. Awesome video. 😎
Someone may misunderstand.. Autocorrect changed chok to chalks. You need to chok your truck wheels.
I think we missed the drainplug in the checklist??? Really important. Checking if water is coming the bilge after you are in the water....is a little late?
Very helpful video! New boat owner here....thank you!
Comprehensive and concise at the same time. The use of a drone helped by adding a visual to your instruction. It is always better to show what you are talking about rather than have the camera on the speaker. Excellent video. I'm subscribing.
Excellent video. Planning on getting a boat next spring and already stressing about launching! Thanks Chantel. Very helpful!
You're so welcome! Good luck with the boat purchase!
Just got my first boat, 93 Ragin Cajun Bass Boat. Excited about getting it out on the water for the first time. Thanks for the video, it helps us newbies alot!
Chantel, thank you for the great videos. My wife and I just bought a 2006 Larson 280xi. Watched all your videos on how to launch a boat, trailer it and so forth. For first time boat owners this might have been a little too much boat for us? We took the boat to a lake for the first time today. My wife was freaked out and petrified by all the other boats at the dock so I had to launch the boat myself. I wouldn't suggest to anyone that your first time putting a boat in the water is done solo on a busy Sunday morning. Got the boat in the water, never drove one before so had to figure out the throttle - almost hit someone trying to back up and struggled to get to the dock so I could run to get the truck off the dock - way too stressful for our first time. Finally got on the water, just spent the day getting to know the boat and how to operate it. Then we had to go back to trailer the boat at the end of the day - that was a little easier, had to do it all solo, still a stressful operation for the first time trailering a boat. With all that being said, I kept asking myself "What did Chantel do and explain in the video?" We found ourselves saying before launch "Chantel said to loosen the hitch strap but not to take it off". Your videos really did help!
Ultimately, we can say we launched a boat, trailered it and got home safely - but what a shit show for the first time going out.
Video suggestions - 1. Driver's view of launching/loading while other boats in the water or at the dock. 2. Driver's view of throttle use - backing up/ docking. 3. We had a good directional wind when loading. I was able to compensate to one side of the trailer and let the waves center me on the trailer but a driver's view of loading while windy would be good.
Thank you for your videos!
Mike! I am so stoked for you!! Congrats on your new boat and for launching and loading it safely!! Thanks for the feedback, we are always looking for new video ideas! Have fun with your new boat and welcome to boating!!
Well done thank you. I shared with my scouts who were taking the motor boating merit badge.
Calling out of work this thursday just so I can do this on a less busy day at the dock for my first time launching my boat lol !! Nervous, but pretty confident after watching this video .
You got this!
how did it go??
Beautiful boat! Love that baby blue! Nice vid too
Just bought a 2021 Supra SA 450, your videos have been really helpful, both before the purchase, and will be after as well. Great stuff.
Doing this for the first time this Friday! I am super nervous but thank you for the tips! Helped a lot
You got this! Take your time and be patient with yourself!!
If possible try to avoid a crowded scene the 1st few times doing this, spectators definitely add to the stress leve when you’re learning
My biggest tip for you is make sure you have everything you need ready and just take your time
@@frankmahoney3166 Good advice. I always felt like I was gonna do something wrong with a crown standing there.
@@ChantelBoats
Very true--when you get in a hurry, that's when you mess up. Just remember, EVERYONE had their first time. If you are having trouble, don't be afraid to ask for help or better yet, someone usually will step up and offer help. We have all been there. If there is a crowd, one can always let some others go ahead of you and then launch your craft when the crowd is smaller. Nothing wrong with that and generally less stress. Watch others launch their boat(s). Even the most experienced ones have pxs. at times.
Clear and concise, great. May I add that don't switch off the truck engine on launch or recovery because just like at Maccas drive thru and airport drop-off, that's when you will get a battery failure!
Thank you Chantel! We just bought a Moomba and I had to launch it with my husband the first time and I was visibly shaking. Wish I would have seen this video first.
Congrats on the new boat! It all gets easier the more you do it!
One of if not the best boat launch video I've come across! Not surprised its by a "Wake" crew, you guys rock! I've always been able to click my v-drive in reverse and back out no problem after getting as little nudge from the truck driver as you mentioned. No extra gas or going back into neutral just click into reverse and the into drive once your clear and idle out of the way. Unless you have a good wind that day and even then what are you doing putting in with the wind blowing? lol i know there are times and circumstances just being silly like hey we pull out when the wind kicks up so make us a boat retrieval video where your racing the storm front that just blew up out of nowhere! lol great job and beautiful boat! Yes I know the video is 4 years old still a pretty boat
Omg! These videos are exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank you so much!❤
It's good that you mentioned the blower. Most boats on the water are outboard and the people that own them don't mention the blower for Inboard/Outboards. If not run, the gasses can cause a huge explosion and injure you and sink your expensive boat.
Personally I believe you probably should have gone into more detain about the bilge blower because it's very important and I wasn't told by any of the popular boat operation youtube videos about it. It's honestly the second most important thing to check in your boat right after your drain plug.
But yeah, good video. 👍
Super clear video tutorial. Very professional. Thx.
I found the channel so clear & fruitful
Thank you! Great video! I sent this video to my daughter to reference as she launch’s the boat for her first solo trip to the lake.
Great video, Chantel ! I'm not a beginner, but I always like to watch other people's methods to see if I can learn a new trick ! Thanks !!
Thanks! I love to hear other people's way, too!!
Best tutorial thus far - thank you and SWEET BOAT 🤙🏼🤙🏼
I'm no boat launching whisper by any means, but I do okay. I have a checklist in my head before leaving the house and before launching. I try to be careful and not rush too much....at the same time being efficient making way for other boaters wanting to launch. I ask my stellar wife to remind me to check things because even the best most experienced boaters can forget things.
When backing down a narrow long winding difficult boat ramp HAVE A SPOTTER.
Amazing aerial view is ideal for this tutorial. Thank you for a great video.
Great video, just got me a knee boat. Haven’t had one in 10 years I’m nervous is hell.
Good luck! Just take it slow and I'm sure it'll come back
I love it, clear and precise. I think I subscribed because you have my boat lol.. great job
I also like to use 4x4 during the launch because if you drive into the water (which so many do), your rear tires can loose grip in that slippery slimy algae that nobody can stand up in and your truck could slip away.
Where if you're in 4x4 your front drive tires will prevent that.
Keep in mind that incoming waves are powerful and can easily lift the back of your vehicle causing the front wheels to roll down the ramp.
Happy boating.
best boat launch video on youtube
Very informative video! Just like your other ones! The only little thing I would add, because I’ve done it, 😀 is when you release the winch out. Make sure you flip the switch back to the locked position. So whatever slack you released, it will hold it there. Hope it helps!
Ha ha I definitely do that!! Did I not say?? Good point for sure.
Great video! .... and I want an auto follow drone now... thanks Chantel...
Great info, thanks for all the tips. We're new to boating so this helps a lot.
Nicely done, good instruction. I worked at a marina when I was a kid, the most entertaining and dangerous place in the marina was the boat ramp. People do not follow your steps and I have seen some crazy things. Your video is great!
Just subscribee!! Thank you so much for properly explaining it, without going into useless details that divert my attention..! Just buying a boat and this is helping tremwndously!
Great Video. Very well detailed and videography is excellent.
This was amazing!! Please keep making tips content like this!🎉
Great Advice,have more knowledge,like you said with practice,I definitely will have more confidence now.Thank you 👍
Thank you! awesome video, helps a ton, the videography is excellent
New boat owner here and definitely feel some of that anxiety, but you did a great job of covering those items.
Nice video, well done. I would add disconnecting the trailer lights to your checklist. Not all trailers are new with led and/or sealed lights. Sucks to be already to drive home and discover your truck and/or trailer has no tail or brake lights because of a blown bulb or a fuse:
With this trailer, the lights need to be connected or the brakes will lock out, that is why I don't have that in my routine.
Excellent video, clear, simple and informative. Thanks for taking the time!
This is a great tune. Enjoyed the vid too.
Very descriptive, very easy to understand. Thank you very much!
Great video. Can’t wait to share with my wife!
This was really great. Thank you!
Great video, excellent advice!
This was awesome super helpful.
Would like to see you recover the boat next.
Awesome! In the "Everything you need to know about your new Supra" video (and the Moomba one), I cover the boat. 17:03
@@ChantelBoats Sorry not cover the boat. But a video on how you get it back on the trailer. And good practices for putting it away after a day at the lake.
@@bakertle Sorry, just saw this! We have a video on that as well!
Nice video, and my favorite place to launch in Portland!
Great video. You make it look so easy. Hoping this will help me at the launch. Thanks, Mark in Portland
You're welcome, Mark! Come visit us at the shop if you need anything!
Thanks for the detail and including etiquette.
This is super helpful thank you! Can’t wait to check out your other videos. I’ve been boating for a long time with my family but it’s time for me to learn and get my own boat. Could you do a video on how women’s wakeboards are different than guy’s wakeboards or how riding is different. Id say I’m not a complete beginner but I’m not jumping the wake yet. My bro in law designs Ronix boards but I wanted a woman’s advice, I’ll take all I can get, thanks in advance!
Thanks for watching! A lot of wakeboard brands will say that they have a different flex level than the men's boards (same with waterskis), but I don't notice a huge difference. I would look for a board that compliments your skill level and gets you where you want to go, regardless of women's vs. men's. There are a lot more options out there on the men's side than the women's!
Best explanation ever.
Definitely the best laughing video I’ve seen and super nice boat.
Now let's see one when Willamette Park is packed. That dock gets insane. Paddle boarders and kayaks in the way, boats tied up to the dock and just waiting 10 feet behind the ramp.
Not sure where Willamette Park is located, but I think I am glad I don't launch there. In southern Va., most boaters do not get in a hurry and general will help others if needed. The lake will be there once you put in, "it ain't going anywhere".
Dude. I know. It can get nuts. Good to practice on days like this though, so when it's crazy busy, you aren't worried about the basics!
This was an incredibly helpful video. Thank you so much!
Great vid
Well done lil sis your the 💣
Great video. My boat is a little older so I always give her a quick start in the parking lot just to make sure before its in the water. Carburetor life.
Good troll lmao
I'm a newbie, so my advise here is from a pro that taught me. If you are launching into salt water, bring a gallon jug of fresh water. When you are done either launching or picking up, rinse off the lug nuts on the trailer wheels with the fresh water.
On my boat list is a home list and ramp list.. both have straps and plugs on them.
home list is bring the stuff you need.. ramp list is batt, pre-start chk. oil, fuel etc.
From Thomas I Think 10 Metres of rope seems pretty good and, it is recommended that you have it on you at all, Times when laughing your boat into the foreshore and tie it off to the pier strap wrap around as well, and you can then use to get your car parked up in the parking bay for the boating trailer because I have been to Mallcoata and Warneet and also Lake Eldon with my Fathers Dads Yamaha 55 CV Fishing boat and it is a two stroke one with a primmer push valve on it to start the engine I have only caught about 8 fish in my life as well,.
From the time it is a pretty good boat as well, and has good water speed as well with plenty of on water power as well.
From Thomas James Schmutter
I live in Narre Warren South Victoria Melbourne Australia.
Thanks for this thorough video! Very helpful! 🙏🏼
Wonderfully clear!
One thing I like to do is unplug the electrical cord. If water gets inside the tail light fixtures too quickly you can pop a taillight bulb or a fuse. Just make sure you plug it back in before driving on the road again. My boat trailer doesn’t have trailer breaks so I do this every time, but if you have a heavy boat and a trailer with built in breaks and you are on a steeper ramp, i wouldn’t recommend unplugging the electrical cord to the trailer. Once you unplug that cord, the trailer breaks will be disabled. Most importantly, just get out there and do it and it becomes easier and easier.
Nice to see a boating instructional video with a woman! :) Not many of them. Thanks. Building my confidence.
You got it!
Thank you so much Chantel .. I learned a lot. btw My daughter has the same name and spelling. :)
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Great video. I like to tip of putting in reverse for short bursts when backing up to keep stern from pushing starboard . Will use that next time. By the way, what video drone is that? That's pretty good video, very stable. Thinking bout bying a drone for wakesurfing footage, just recreational use.
Thanks! Hope it helps! The drone we used is the Mavic Air. It's been awesome! www.dji.com/mavic-air
Thank you! This was super helpful!:)
Great video and truly helpful. Thank you!
That boat is worth more than my house
Same
How much are those?
Bo Wang too much
Bo Wang like 200k plus
that feel when the boat trailer cost more than my house hhmmggg
Good video. If I launch solo I like to set my parking brake on the truck and/or chock my wheel on the truck just to be extra safe. Two people is definitely the best way though and I don’t let the driver out of the truck.
Exactly what I needed! Thanks so much!
Great video.....new to launching my boat solo, so this was super helpful!
Sweet boat, nice tutorial.
Coool video! You’re Bad Azz!! 💯🙌🏽
Great video, thank you.
Launch deep, retrieve shallow. I back down the ramp with the dock to my left, that way I can put my window down and look out the window and see the trailer location in relation to the dock. I could do it with the dock on the right but you would have to strictly use the right side mirror to see the dock that way.
Great informative video. Thanks!
Very nicely done
Stashing this in the vault for when I get a boat in 30 years
I really enjoy your videos! Very informative and just the right pace! Can you do a video that goes into more detail about backing the trailer, especially if the ramp is short and you have to make almost a 90 degree turn onto the ramp? Also, I've never seen a video about hand signals between the truck driver and the spotter or the boat driver. Thanks again!
Great suggestion!
I would suggest going into an empty parking lot with your trailer attached and practicing your 90 degree turns in reverse. Maybe set some cones up to practice. When reversing with a trailer, the trailer is going to track the opposite way that the front wheels of the tow vehicle are pointed. So if you need to back up and turn to the left, you start the maneuver by turning to the right. Once the trailer starts tracking in the direction you want, you can start to also turn the wheel that way. One important thing to remember is to keep on eye on the front corners of the tow vehicle and make sure you aren’t going to hit anything. A lot of people get so focused on the trailer that they forget about the front of the vehicles.
As far as hand signals go, there are some pretty simple and universal signals that most people use. To go left or right, you just point in that direction, to come back it is usually just waving back or rolling the wrist with an open palm. And stop is usually hold up a fist with the fingers facing the driver.
great video, thanks so much !!!
these videos are so great!!!
THX!!
I’ve done this for years but I’m still here for some reason. 😂😂 good vid tho
that is a nice boat, damn!
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