...or training or skill. Most boaters don't know maritime rules, right-of-way, channel markers or the like. Which can be reaaaaallly frustrating, not to mention dangerous.
Like a lot of boaters, I trailered three different boats, for about 13 years. (Starting in the late 1960's). And I made some of the mistakes I watch others do now. I learned, but it took a while! Our next boats (27'-40') stayed in the water (31+ years).... Our present boat is on a lift in front of the house. If I had to go back to trailering a boat I would find a new hobby! ☺ It seems that some of the people around the boat ramps are different now....
Hi, I love your channel (I'm a Subscriber). I will admit, at first I found your commentary annoying, but the more I watched and listened, I find it entertaining, instructional and I'm sure helpful to a lot of the new boating folks. If they watch and listen, they will gain valuable information from you....
I am amazed at the lack of use of boat hooks in all your videos. After months of watching your videos I have yet to see the use of a boathook. Ditto life vests. Old Chesapeake Sailor
As a boat approaches the dock, isn't the stern line more important than the bow line to stop the boat's momentum & prevent the stern from swinging outward (from the dock)? So many times I've seen the bow line secured first...(scratching my head).
I have found that in most conditions, securing a mid-ship line is most effective as you can use it as a spring line. Next most effective is a bow line that can also be used as a spring line if there is sufficient room at the dock and sufficient slack in the line is provided.
@@timkenyon6088 YES!!! The Spring line, unknown in Florida!! Have a line from the mid cleat that is about even with your stern, slip it on the dock as you move forward...if you keep power on, you will stay on the dock until you run out of fuel!!
@@Chris-fo8wp you guys realize that what you see on this channel is a tiny percentage of Florida boaters edited down for entertainment value. Much like planes that land safely don’t make it on the news. Boaters going about their day without incident don’t make it on this channel the vast majority of the boating public here in Florida are capable and experienced after all we use our boats 12 months out of the year. The fact that you think you can judge every boater in the whole state based on a couple of minutes of video is pretty silly
Wellcraft owner for 30 years. Wife and I learned quick. I am great with the trailer and wife is good with the boat, so wife drops me off on dock and takes boat back out to holding pattern. When she sees my trailer hit the water, she lines up and approaches. I get out of truck and stand by the winch and safety chain. Wife drives on to trailer, I hook winch and chain while wife raises the outdrive. I jump back in the truck and drive up the ramp with wife still in the boat. Our total time tying up the ramp is less than a minute.
Yes there is clearly established protocol, vehicles with trailers have the right-of-way and not boats in the water. And never tie off to a boat ramp dock unless your boat was towed in.
I find it amazing that people do not have decent sized lines already hitched to the boat cleats before they attempt to dock. Also why do people use skids for big boats instead of rollers on a break- back trailer? So much easier to launch and retrieve.
The ones with the V.W and the jet ski. Did you all notice they got into the car completely wet with salt water.... ruined that V.W. People just sit their wet asses in their seats? If that had heated or AC seats for one its ruined and will never get the smell out. That car will be sold and next owner will never know how the seat got rusty inside.
Not sure about the US. In Australia, the UK, New Zealand and just about everywhere else I know of, the boat coming in has right of way. Most places have a specific "launch only" lane for use after a certain time (usually after 12 noon, as everyone is trying to get back in past this time)...
So according to our commentator it's okay to tie up the dock while you get your rig ? According to the commentator if you are backing down the ramp and someone pulls up to ramp to tie up and then go get their rig, you are supposed to pull away and get back in line ? Note the person getting their rig is going to be in a line that can't move because there is a boat tying up the launch ramp.
That was a Whole lot of Rossi on that jet ski.. glad she bailed while it was safe.. don't hate on me , not body shaming. Just doing the math and law of the current and wind..
@@peterbretherton3546 i the am you have more ins / evens then switch it up in the eve ..electronic numbers would work best but physically changing them isnt too big a deal for the dock hand .
@@derekcrook3723 I guess I'd be in favor of separate docks for people who can't figure out whose turn it is. I'll go to the ones where people can figure things out.
I feel like not anyone filmed doing this knows that you come in at an angle then turn the wheel towards the dock and bump it in reverse then in neutral and straighten out
that guy in the jet ski and the VW tried to pull up with her on it but the little VW was spinning tires lol i guess the ski and her was to much pin Weight for the VW lol
First off this just reaffirms my thought that pwc's need their own ramp far away from real boats. Second if you have a boat of good size get a 4wd truck or SUV.
Or learn to balance the trailer load properly, there’s no reason you should need a 4x4 on a concrete ramp almost every time I see a truck lose traction in one of these videos I noticed that the back of the boat is hanging off the bunks meaning there is not enough tongue weight on the trailer that’s why it breaks traction Think of the axles as a fulcrum and the trailer is a lever with too much weight aft it’s actually lifting up the rear wheels of the truck reducing traction
@@johnbumpus7138 I disagree. 4x4 can be necessary, based on ramp conditions, tides, size/weight of boat & trailer etc. An underpowered rear wheel drive truck is overmatched quite often. We have a 25’ cabin cruiser. With boat, trailer, fuel, water, provisions etc we are nearing 10K pounds. Add a steep, wet ramp or one covered in slime, mud, sand, seaweed etc and a low tide and you better have a truck that’s up to the task. We purchased a 3/4 ton diesel 4x4 and I use 4x in low constantly to retrieve. Never got stuck once.
@@malekodesouza7255 if it’s necessary for you that’s fine. I have a 24’9” LOA Grady White sailfish with twin Evinrude 225s it’s a walk around fishing boat with a small cabin and a half tower , and 150 gallon fuel tank. It’s pretty heavy. I live in South Florida we don’t get ice and snow so I have a 2 Wheel drive GMC Sierra 2500 I am based out of Boynton Beach but i’ve taken it as far north as new Smyrna Beach and as far south as big pine key I only use public concrete boat ramps and because I took the time to set up my trailer and towing rig correctly I also never have a problem. If the ramp is so slimy that it makes rear wheels break traction wouldn’t it also make the front wheels break traction? If you’re in a production four-wheel-drive you’re not really getting power to the ground on all four wheels anyway unless you have lockers I’ve also pulled a 36 foot Scarab triple axle with no issues But like I said everybody is different and if you need four-wheel-drive that’s fine I just think that it’s not a necessity if people would set their towing rigs up correctly and learn a little bit about the physics of towing a load other than that one of the biggest problems I see is that people back their trailer way too far in even at low tide you should never have the rear wheels of your tow vehicle in the water also most of the weight should be forward the front wheels of the trailer this will solve most problems with traction and also swaying while going down the road if you feel more comfortable with four-wheel-drive and don’t mind the extra expense that’s fine It’s just not a necessity for most boats small enough to trailer
@@malekodesouza7255 maybe you are not aware but big rigs like freightliners Kenworth Peterbilt and so forth only have rear wheel drive and they generally pull trailers much heavier than any pleasure boat and are capable of doing it up inclines much deeper than boat ramps (like loading docks) They manage to do it with rear wheel drive only but if 4x4 makes people feel more comfortable at the boat ramp I won’t complain as long as it gets them out of my way faster 👌
Just because you can afford a Jet Ski doesn’t mean ......... Unfortunately we have a “Shit Show” at the boat ramp here in Lewes DE. Everyone deserves to enjoy the water and I will help anyone (well almost anyone) but it seems the safety laws just aren’t as strict as they should be, especially with more people taken to the water every year !!!!!
@Cerus98 It wasn't moving even tho he gassed it enough to spin the tires because the parking brake was on. Pay attention to it and you'll notice that the back of the car squats while he's giving it gas and it rises again when he lets off. That's how I know the brake was on. The second time the brake was off so it went up the ramp easily without any tire spin.
It was me. Made a mistake by pulling too far down. The ramp is slick and it started to spin the tires. Too deep and too heavy. When she got off I was able to pull forward a bit and fixed it. All good. Mistakes happen.
@@timheron8716 The ski was floating so her weight had no impact on your ability to pull up the ramp. It's obvious from watching that the parking brake was set, but you might not have noticed at the time. That car looks new enough that it might have an electronic parking brake and they're sometimes confusing.
@@timheron8716 I saw them spin. I also saw that the back of the car pulled down each time which is a clear indication of the parking brake being on. The parking brake only holds the rear tires, in case you didn't know that. The force applied to the rear when the brake is on pulls the car downward, it does it with any car that has that type of suspension system.
These idiots are a perfect example of why boater licenses are needed. It ought to be mandatory to watch several of your videos before taking a test. I also wonder how many of these idiots actually have boat insurance! I lived in Miami for a year and had to move because insurance rates were so high from the number of accidents and uninsured motorists. No dock lines and no bumpers ready.
dont know how it works in crazy land but most countries boats comming in have right of way,and jet skis are not boats they are personal suicide machines and she proves that
Hey bronco guru. Is that what your wife told you you only need a couple inches. She lied! The more the better! What's up with Florida boaters and ropes? Don't they realize they should put one on each end of the boat.
What do you expect, virtually no ONE in Florida has read "Chapman's". Experienced boater on the Chesapeake Bay including the Narrows, St. Michaels, Oxford, Spa Creek and Annapolis would meet educated experienced boaters unlike anything in south Florida , especially Haulover and Boynton Bch, New Yaurkers. Total Igmorance.
Such a backwards ramp(Miami area, so being inconsiderate is normal I suppose). Ramp etiquette is and has always been TRUCK AND TRAILER FIRST, THEN BOAT, not vice versa. You don't block the launch, then go get your truck. Nope.
I love this channel. I feel like I’m watching the national geography of boaters and learning so much about Floridalogy.
Bring some brewskis and hot wings to the ramp and enjoy the show 🤪
😆 🤣 😂
You ARE, watching the Nat Geo of Boaters. 😂🤪😜
Amazes me how many people go boating without any planning
...or training or skill. Most boaters don't know maritime rules, right-of-way, channel markers or the like. Which can be reaaaaallly frustrating, not to mention dangerous.
Never put a dumb broad on a boat alone!
Watercraft are a lot like having kids. Any idiot can do it, but most fail.
I don't think the lady on the PWC needed a crash course; she seems to have crashing down already. 😂
She leftthat guy in the dust lol. Without him telling her how to drive it, she's in south america by now
I love the entertainment this boat ramp provides.
crash course on the jet ski good choose of words .
So I crashed that means I passed the course job done
Funny, "Give her the crash course" after crashing into two trailers
To make things easier and less confrontational have 2 dedicated launch ramps and 2 exit ramps only
Like a lot of boaters, I trailered three different boats, for about 13 years. (Starting in the late 1960's). And I made some of the mistakes I watch others do now. I learned, but it took a while! Our next boats (27'-40') stayed in the water (31+ years).... Our present boat is on a lift in front of the house. If I had to go back to trailering a boat I would find a new hobby! ☺ It seems that some of the people around the boat ramps are different now....
The more of these videos i watch , makes me appreciate the fact that here in Washington state we have a mandatory boaters course and license .
@Patriot1 it certainly helps the state collect more money from us pesky citizens.
All that mandatory rules/laws bullchit in the north/northeast and west coast doesn't do a damn thing to help anyone except the governments...
This is an education. I never knew there was so much ramp etiquette...
Great content, definitely a public service!
I wait for these videos to come out!! Great stuff!!
Hi, I love your channel (I'm a Subscriber). I will admit, at first I found your commentary annoying, but the more I watched and listened, I find it entertaining, instructional and I'm sure helpful to a lot of the new boating folks. If they watch and listen, they will gain valuable information from you....
Love this show
How bout a vid of all boat ramp heroes!
Practice in winter while not much busy as summer.
Correction: It's "you're" in my spot. I enjoy your videos. Liked and subbed.
I dont enjoy his videos
@@cherylhamilton4936 - he is exaggerating a lot
Who gives a fuck
Your correct!
I am amazed at the lack of use of boat hooks in all your videos. After months of watching your
videos I have yet to see the use of a boathook. Ditto life vests.
Old Chesapeake Sailor
As a boat approaches the dock, isn't the stern line more important than the bow line to stop the boat's momentum & prevent the stern from swinging outward (from the dock)? So many times I've seen the bow line secured first...(scratching my head).
I have found that in most conditions, securing a mid-ship line is most effective as you can use it as a spring line. Next most effective is a bow line that can also be used as a spring line if there is sufficient room at the dock and sufficient slack in the line is provided.
@@timkenyon6088 YES!!! The Spring line, unknown in Florida!!
Have a line from the mid cleat that is about even with your stern, slip it on the dock as you move forward...if you keep power on, you will stay on the dock until you run out of fuel!!
Get a copy of " Chapmans". It explains the proper use of spring lines. Also, use the motor to stop, not a dock line.
Yes, but apparently spring lines and stern lines are illegal in FL.
@@Chris-fo8wp you guys realize that what you see on this channel is a tiny percentage of Florida boaters edited down for entertainment value. Much like planes that land safely don’t make it on the news. Boaters going about their day without incident don’t make it on this channel the vast majority of the boating public here in Florida are capable and experienced after all we use our boats 12 months out of the year. The fact that you think you can judge every boater in the whole state based on a couple of minutes of video is pretty silly
Wellcraft owner for 30 years. Wife and I learned quick. I am great with the trailer and wife is good with the boat, so wife drops me off on dock and takes boat back out to holding pattern. When she sees my trailer hit the water, she lines up and approaches. I get out of truck and stand by the winch and safety chain. Wife drives on to trailer, I hook winch and chain while wife raises the outdrive. I jump back in the truck and drive up the ramp with wife still in the boat. Our total time tying up the ramp is less than a minute.
Same routine with me and my daddy
Hope this lot are more compitant on the roads than they are on the water 🤔 But it's good free entertainment 🤣🤣🤣🤣
If my only option was to launch in a place that crowded I wouldn’t have a boat.
Is there an established protocol to determine rite-of-way at the boat ramp?
Yes there is clearly established protocol, vehicles with trailers have the right-of-way and not boats in the water. And never tie off to a boat ramp dock unless your boat was towed in.
Every new boater should take boater safety course
Still amazed at the lack of help from other boaters and worse the lack of preparation before coming in to dock. Wow just Wow
I find it amazing that people do not have decent sized lines already hitched to the boat cleats before they attempt to dock. Also why do people use skids for big boats instead of rollers on a break- back trailer? So much easier to launch and retrieve.
The ones with the V.W and the jet ski. Did you all notice they got into the car completely wet with salt water.... ruined that V.W.
People just sit their wet asses in their seats? If that had heated or AC seats for one its ruined and will never get the smell out. That car will be sold and next owner will never know how the seat got rusty inside.
Towel on the seat
Towel on the seats dude, relax a bit it bastrds car, they got money to play out at sea and have a jetski, they can replace the car..
Not sure about the US. In Australia, the UK, New Zealand and just about everywhere else I know of, the boat coming in has right of way. Most places have a specific "launch only" lane for use after a certain time (usually after 12 noon, as everyone is trying to get back in past this time)...
I keep 5 cinder blocks in the bed of my truck for launching. It works wonders.
This is a real problem and for the most part no one is at fault, at out ramp there is one ramp for recover and 3 for launching, seems to work well.
Yes it would have been interesting to see that woman on the PWC get back to the dock!? 😣
YOU'RE in my spot
@6:57... at least he has a good sense of humor!
So according to our commentator it's okay to tie up the dock while you get your rig ? According to the commentator if you are backing down the ramp and someone pulls up to ramp to tie up and then go get their rig, you are supposed to pull away and get back in line ? Note the person getting their rig is going to be in a line that can't move because there is a boat tying up the launch ramp.
Is that the dudes daughter or is there hope for us old guys?
Do people not have 4 wheel drive down there?
That was a Whole lot of Rossi on that jet ski.. glad she bailed while it was safe.. don't hate on me , not body shaming. Just doing the math and law of the current and wind..
6:00 the tires are spinning on the VW. This is why the lady had to get off the jet ski.
Yea it added another 350 lbs to pull up the ramp😳
Wokem back!
Thank God I do t have to use that boat launch!!
Where I’m from, there is a rule that incoming boats get right of way at the ramp. It’s a safety thing.
@Cris Robinson I'm looking to do the same. Spend part of the year in the Keys. Where do you boat out of? I was looking at Key Largo.
You are correct, vehicles in line at the ramp have the right of way not boats in the water, but the commentator is not even aware of this
Easy fix, 1 dedicated launch ramp and launchers give way to retrievers
Ever heard of a number dispenser?
State boating laws should require boat captains and jet ski operators classes on how to operate their vessels.
90% of these boneheads put their trailers in too deep...
It appears that jet ski could launch even though the boat was there. Looked like plenty of room.
Manatee on a jet ski that's different.
“Crash coarse “
Even numbers in ..odd numbers out ..no arguments
But, as I said above, that means in the mornings and in the evenings you'll have lines for some ramps while others are going unused.
@@peterbretherton3546 i the am you have more ins / evens then switch it up in the eve ..electronic numbers would work best but physically changing them isnt too big a deal for the dock hand .
@@derekcrook3723 I guess I'd be in favor of separate docks for people who can't figure out whose turn it is.
I'll go to the ones where people can figure things out.
Am all in except for last dock ..pm all out except for last dock .
Boating is supposed to be relaxing
Its crazy how many dont belong on the water
why didnt she just hold the ski centered over the trailer when he pulled out?
She’s likely used to him pulling out before the “launch”.
5:57 Tire spin... no traction for FWD!
what the heck is that dock made out of? looks awful slippery
So many boats,
So few ropes,
And bumpers are non existent.
👍🏼✌🏼
Do they sit in their car's seats soaking wet?
VIDEOS ARE FAR TO SHORT, I NEED LONGER, OR EVERYDAY UPLOADS,. MY CAPS LOCK IS JAMMED SORRY
I feel like not anyone filmed doing this knows that you come in at an angle then turn the wheel towards the dock and bump it in reverse then in neutral and straighten out
There are some of these people that do not need to be on any water craft!!!
I thought this ramp had designated out and in ramps?
They need to put a small ramp just for the jet skis to use only and no boats.
Calling these people a captain is the funniest thing ever
It’s too bad that boat fenders are illegal down there.
Why do people insist on putting their whole trailer in the water, it only makes it harder to load.
Operator’s manual? We don’t read no stinking manuals!
Yup…new.
that guy in the jet ski and the VW tried to pull up with her on it but the little VW was spinning tires lol i guess the ski and her was to much pin Weight for the VW lol
Make the videos a little longer!!
First off this just reaffirms my thought that pwc's need their own ramp far away from real boats. Second if you have a boat of good size get a 4wd truck or SUV.
Or learn to balance the trailer load properly, there’s no reason you should need a 4x4 on a concrete ramp almost every time I see a truck lose traction in one of these videos I noticed that the back of the boat is hanging off the bunks meaning there is not enough tongue weight on the trailer that’s why it breaks traction Think of the axles as a fulcrum and the trailer is a lever with too much weight aft it’s actually lifting up the rear wheels of the truck reducing traction
@@johnbumpus7138 I disagree. 4x4 can be necessary, based on ramp conditions, tides, size/weight of boat & trailer etc. An underpowered rear wheel drive truck is overmatched quite often. We have a 25’ cabin cruiser. With boat, trailer, fuel, water, provisions etc we are nearing 10K pounds. Add a steep, wet ramp or one covered in slime, mud, sand, seaweed etc and a low tide and you better have a truck that’s up to the task. We purchased a 3/4 ton diesel 4x4 and I use 4x in low constantly to retrieve. Never got stuck once.
@@malekodesouza7255 if it’s necessary for you that’s fine. I have a 24’9” LOA Grady White sailfish with twin Evinrude 225s it’s a walk around fishing boat with a small cabin and a half tower , and 150 gallon fuel tank. It’s pretty heavy. I live in South Florida we don’t get ice and snow so I have a 2 Wheel drive GMC Sierra 2500 I am based out of Boynton Beach but i’ve taken it as far north as new Smyrna Beach and as far south as big pine key I only use public concrete boat ramps and because I took the time to set up my trailer and towing rig correctly I also never have a problem. If the ramp is so slimy that it makes rear wheels break traction wouldn’t it also make the front wheels break traction? If you’re in a production four-wheel-drive you’re not really getting power to the ground on all four wheels anyway unless you have lockers I’ve also pulled a 36 foot Scarab triple axle with no issues But like I said everybody is different and if you need four-wheel-drive that’s fine I just think that it’s not a necessity if people would set their towing rigs up correctly and learn a little bit about the physics of towing a load other than that one of the biggest problems I see is that people back their trailer way too far in even at low tide you should never have the rear wheels of your tow vehicle in the water also most of the weight should be forward the front wheels of the trailer this will solve most problems with traction and also swaying while going down the road if you feel more comfortable with four-wheel-drive and don’t mind the extra expense that’s fine It’s just not a necessity for most boats small enough to trailer
@@malekodesouza7255 maybe you are not aware but big rigs like freightliners Kenworth Peterbilt and so forth only have rear wheel drive and they generally pull trailers much heavier than any pleasure boat and are capable of doing it up inclines much deeper than boat ramps (like loading docks) They manage to do it with rear wheel drive only but if 4x4 makes people feel more comfortable at the boat ramp I won’t complain as long as it gets them out of my way faster 👌
@@johnbumpus7138 You spent a lot of time telling him you're not complaining.
Why does anyone use there twin motors while docking!!!
Just because you can afford a Jet Ski doesn’t mean ......... Unfortunately we have a “Shit Show” at the boat ramp here in Lewes DE. Everyone deserves to enjoy the water and I will help anyone (well almost anyone) but it seems the safety laws just aren’t as strict as they should be, especially with more people taken to the water every year !!!!!
None of these people are embarrassed?
the county/ ramp operator is somewhat to blame with short docks to where you can't park your boat while someone else launches or pulls out
Small thing - the spelling is “you’re” - as in “you are”. Great video though!
Better than the other guy’s videos, I think his ego is bigger than his boots.
Another video. Seeing is Believing! You can't make it up.
The VW would make it out IF... there wasn't so much weight on the ski
honestly, its a jetski. it shouldn't take long to launch, but thats just me
You should re name this channel Biden goes boating!.🚤🛶⚓
The first time the ski guy was trying to move up the ramp he had the parking brake set, that's why the car wouldn't move.
@Cerus98 It wasn't moving even tho he gassed it enough to spin the tires because the parking brake was on. Pay attention to it and you'll notice that the back of the car squats while he's giving it gas and it rises again when he lets off. That's how I know the brake was on. The second time the brake was off so it went up the ramp easily without any tire spin.
It was me. Made a mistake by pulling too far down. The ramp is slick and it started to spin the tires. Too deep and too heavy. When she got off I was able to pull forward a bit and fixed it. All good. Mistakes happen.
@@timheron8716 The ski was floating so her weight had no impact on your ability to pull up the ramp. It's obvious from watching that the parking brake was set, but you might not have noticed at the time. That car looks new enough that it might have an electronic parking brake and they're sometimes confusing.
Sir, you can literally see my front tires spin. Parking brake was never on.
@@timheron8716 I saw them spin. I also saw that the back of the car pulled down each time which is a clear indication of the parking brake being on. The parking brake only holds the rear tires, in case you didn't know that. The force applied to the rear when the brake is on pulls the car downward, it does it with any car that has that type of suspension system.
What's the weight limit on that last ski?
Unlimited apparently.
@@signoresantinoburnett1169 that’s why he backed the trailer so far back; ski needed lots of draft with a cargo like that!
In Ohio you do not block a ramp with your boat until your trailers in the water!
So no solo boating in Ohio then? How would you get your truck and trailer if you can't tie up your boat at the dock?
She does not need to be the operator.
Does nobody in Florida know how to use a spring line
These idiots are a perfect example of why boater licenses are needed. It ought to be mandatory to watch several of your videos before taking a test. I also wonder how many of these idiots actually have boat insurance! I lived in Miami for a year and had to move because insurance rates were so high from the number of accidents and uninsured motorists. No dock lines and no bumpers ready.
Just say no to boat licenses.
Nah some people just shouldn't have kids
Why didn't he say something to the dude?
Not first...
Why people back so far in the water, I can't understand. Man 4x4 is only the way to go.
*You're in my spot.
dont know how it works in crazy land but most countries boats comming in have right of way,and jet skis are not boats they are personal suicide machines and she proves that
"you're"
The word is YOU'RE not YOUR.
Hey bronco guru. Is that what your wife told you you only need a couple inches. She lied! The more the better! What's up with Florida boaters and ropes? Don't they realize they should put one on each end of the boat.
What do you expect, virtually no ONE in Florida has read "Chapman's". Experienced boater on the Chesapeake Bay including the Narrows, St. Michaels, Oxford, Spa Creek and Annapolis would meet educated experienced boaters unlike anything in south Florida , especially Haulover and Boynton Bch, New Yaurkers. Total Igmorance.
Many of people don't know how to read and the ones that do don't know what they are reading
yall must not have 4wd in miami
Such a backwards ramp(Miami area, so being inconsiderate is normal I suppose). Ramp etiquette is and has always been TRUCK AND TRAILER FIRST, THEN BOAT, not vice versa. You don't block the launch, then go get your truck. Nope.
Pull your boat up, let off the truck-getter, back out and float around until your truck and trailer comes back. Morons make everything hard.
If your truck not 4x4 don't launch a boat with that truck!!