Soooo many good things about this. One thing he doesn't say, but he does--and it is good, is he TAKES HIS TIME. The guy who rushes you is--trust me on this--nowhere to be found if you mess up. One more thing, this video shows, as is normal, is putting in the boat next to a dock, but where I launch, there is no dock. Large, plenty of room avenue to open water--now, that is entirely different. The DOCK is one hundred yards away, and we always have two people, one drives the boat to the dock and side ties, while the other parks the truck and trailer. If you are alone, this becomes problematic, one answer is a cool step that you can purchase that fit on your trailer tongue, three steps up and over the bow, otherwise you would need to "go for a swim" to get on the boat. Good video, thanks for the reminders--and I really like the idea of leaving her inn forward while you mount the boat--also, really like that you don't back down so far, as many do, salt water damaging their truck. This is the right way. One last thing though, IMO, no one should boat alone--not ever. Just an opinion, but just as every system/tool on the boat should be redundant (having two or more), so should you have two--people. You just should, in my opinion. Safe boating--and cool rig too, truck and boat/trailer.
Thank you so much for this comment! I’m not sure how I didn’t see it before… must have gotten lost in the rest of them. By far my most viewed and commented on video, so I apologize for the delay. Thank you for the kind words. Stay safe out there!
Agreed! Should have done that in this video. We actually did our pre-check in the staging area, but we didn't film it. Decided to film that part when we had the boat ready at the top of the ramp. The boat ramp that I used has 5 slips, all of which were empty at arrival, so we did one quick take and ran with it. Great point!
Few things are more stressful than backing down the ramp and launching your boat while being scrutinized by all the bystanders who have their own best way to do it. While I wouldn't leave my boat running while unattended, I appreciate your willingness to demonstrate your technique. The conditions at individual ramps can be significantly different so your approach may well be the best for your location.
here's something even more helpful. dont turn on your motor and leave it in gear while you're no on your boat. that *&^% may even be illegal in some areas.
Hi , Im from New Zealand , down here most boat ramps dont allow powering on or off the trailer because it can create a hole by shifting sand at the bottom of the ramp . When I launch by myself I simply pull the boat off the trailer by ropes whislt standing on the jetty , tie it up , go park the trailer , then return and motor off . I have a laminated check list on the boat reminding me about life jackets , fuel , oil , KEYS ! etc so i dont forget antything . Anyway happy boating !!
That's interesting! I have heard of ramps here in the US that have similar rules, but I have not personally used or seen any of them. Ropes can be a good idea with multiple people, but can be difficult to control solo, at least with larger vessels 20ft +. You tend to be more at the mercy of the wind and current, which can cause the boat to bounce off of things (the dock, the trailer, other boats, etc.), which is why I prefer to do it this way when I can. Thanks for the comment!
Actually walking the boat off and on is my preferred method.. By pulling it on it avoids any missed attemps and allows deeper trailer position...Just hook up to hand winch and pull her snug.
@@BoatingWithBrad I was going to comment the same thing about powering on the trailer and digging a hole at the bottom of the ramp. That’s common up here in Oregon where the lakes get drained for the season and refilled in the spring. At full pool nobody really cares if you power on as there is plenty of ramp under water. But as the lake drains for the season and the ramp under water shortens up it will dig a hole at the end of the ramp. Man and tell you what when your backing down and your trailer falls into that hole before the boat is floating. You know you’re in for it.
Nice video in ideal circumstances. I launch a 28' cruiser myself. This video assumes the trailer has already been adjusted to the boat. Does not cover ramp conditions, current, and tide changes while boating. I prefer fenders out to avoid potential damage to hull, a flag of some sort to assist with wind speed and direction, and I think many seasoned boaters refer to boat ropes as dock lines. I really like the walk around inspection but boaters should disconnect the power between the boat trailer and tow vehicle before launching. Otherwise, we need more videos like this to start learning from. Boaters can launch by themselves if they have confidence and patience. Like another comment, I prefer to walk my boat on and off the trailer if there is a good ramp and dock. Thanks for the inspiration!
I don't own a boat, nor a truck, but I definitely want one in the future. Your video was immensely helpful to me to figure out how the heck do I get the boat into the water. I'm from a landlocked country and we sure as hell dont have boats for pleasure and its my absolute dream to own one! But no one in my circle knows ANYTHING about boating lol
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been boating my whole life and have owned several boats since before I had a drivers license. I do almost everything you’ve shown except instead of pulling up close to the dock, I climb up on the bow. I think the dock idea is better. Also, I do all of my pre checks in the staging area.
I would never get off a boat with the engine running. Just like I would never get out of an aircraft with the engine running. Yours Truly, Captain Smith.
Thanks from Down Under. Very few boat ramps here (especially in beachside towns) have docks as close and well designed as those. Often there's no dock. Another necessary trick is to establish where the ramp ends before one backs the boat down. Some ramps can be very short and have a drop off below them. Would be great to see a video of what you'd do when there's no dock, also how you might line your boat up if you didn't have guide poles on the side. I like those 🙂 Still there's some good hints there.
Excellent video! I haven't owned a trailerable since the early 80's and now that I am buying one again, this video was an excellent refresher. I also remove the plug once the boat is secured to the trailer and out of the water to let water drain while driving home and once I got there, thoroughly rinse both boat and trailer.
I’m not sure about this...there’s probably a big split between leaving the boot hooked to the trailer and not when launching. Being single handed, leaving the helm with boat in gear looks like an issue at some time. I wouldn’t be afraid to get my feet wet and not giving up control of the vessel using a bow line in hand.
You got a good launch strategy for that type of boat. There's one thing I would do differently, and that's putting a rope to the dock instead of putting it in gear. I don't want it trying to climb up the trailer. I work with inflatable boats and they're pretty light. Ya also gotta watch out with smaller boats that the weight of the engine doesn't make it wanna flip when the transom hits the water, especially if the ramp is steeper.
there's almost no similar content in arabic and its hard to have access to boating skills like this. so definitely this is very useful and helpful. thanks for sharing.
Don't back boat in so far. Yes start motor but leave in neutral. Boat will stay more firmly on trailer. Make sure motor is warmed up before you back off, so engine doesn't stall at wrong moment.
Interesting that you get off the boat while it's running in gear. I run a little 1648 jon boat so I'm sure that's the difference. I have never owned a boat over 18 feet. Well it looks like what you are doing is working perfectly for you. Thanks for sharing. There are always more than one way to do it. Be blessed and tight lines Captain. 😎👍
On a small boat like that, it is much easier to control by yourself. I dont think that I would need to do this method with a boat that size. On larger boats, when you have it on the trailer, they run more of a risk of sliding back off the trailer because of their weight.
Yeah, I don't think I ever remember seeing anyone leave the boat in gear while getting off the boat. Then again I don't pay much attention to those who self launch/retrieve so maybe it is a thing, rather than just using a line tied off and controlling it that way.
How funny. I rode my bike through war veterans memorial park yesterday and swung over by the boat ramp as I want to get a 16-18ft jetboat and just decided to look at some videos online... and here you are at that exact boat ramp! what are the odds! haha
Vary few boat ramps around here have a way to walk onto a boat while it’s on the tailer not sure sheer you are but here you’d have to walk the boat off or jump up on the bow from the tailer
My local ramps are busy with 4-6 boats wide and no docks, just slips 50+ ft. away.. I launch alone 90% of the time and must hurry!.. 1 ft. slack on winch, back in, check engine function, remove winch and back out, Dock grabber is my most used tool.. a must have for lone boaters!.Also stretch loop lines for pre-rope docking
Dang you made this look easy 😂. I know I'm going to struggle. I am waiting until my buddy can go out with me. He has tons of experience but I wanted to get an idea of how to load and unload. Thanks for the easy explanation!
Wow! Thank you so much. I am a loner and nobody is coming to save me when I fail. This video likely saved me hours of time wasted and mental frustration. Great job on keeping it short and getting right to the main points.
i always lower my tailgait on my truck before i back down the ramp so i can see the boat thru the truckbed going in the water and how far it is in the water
Used to launch my 24’ bay boat with a rope in my hand out the window tied to a front cleat, then reverse it in with winch disengaged. Got out, pulled it in and tied it down, then took truck up to park. Easy.
I love this video and I do the same thing with a 28 foot cruiser but for safety purposes I keep 20 feet of small diameter polypropylene line attached to my kill switch in my hand just in case something disastrous would happen.
As someone already suggested, tides, wind, and condition of the boat ramp are not taken into account. My comment will have to do with launching: my suggestion is to releas the hook from the winch while the boat is backed on to the ramp but not in the water. Then with a long rope - tie the boat front clear to the trailer above the winch. Slide the boat off in a smooth but not very slow motion. Get that damn boat off trailer to avoid pulling your truck in. Calmly out the truck in park, ebrake on , grab the rope and bring it to the dock. Always make sure that damn hook is off!!! The reason for this is the majority of issues is the boat is still hooked to the trailer and pull your truck in. When that damn boat starts to float, and it’s attached to your truck and trailer - those back tires no have no traction.
another thing I really like is that his truck is nowhere near getting wet, and that is a good thing. No need to bury the back ass of the truck in the drink. Also, there is a transducer on most boats, on the stern and it often stops just short of the trailer bunks. By easing it up, as he did, you don't shear it off by hitting one of the trailer bunks. In fact, my preference is to not even "power on", but use the retrieving crank, and inch it forward and into position. What he does is fine, as his trailer is sitting perfect.
I'm by the way put a line on the back of your will jogs and just put it on your on your steps on your truck so when you pull forward they'll drag drag with the truck
I tie a bow rope of to my trailer after it’s unhooked. That works great for me then I don’t have to get out to untie and it’s not in gear. Works great every time for me. Start my engine and walk to the bow to release my rope. Give it a try.
I am sure you have had alot of success doing it this way, but I'd never leave my boat in gear while unattended. There is potential of major damage to your boat if left in gear. In this situation, I could see a boat steering off the roller when disconnected, slowly jamming into your trailer/truck/ramp. Mainly could come off the roller and guide bunks if you backed down too far. Varies alot depending on the tide and ramp angle. I avoid this situation altogether. I back the trailer almost halfway in the water, then loosen the trailer winch. I let out a foot or so of strap but keep the boat hooked in. Then I back the trailer up more until the boat is just floating. I then unhook the boat from the trailer and use the winchpost to step on the bow (this step might be difficult for older folks). From there, everything else is the same.
This method is probably trailer dependent, yes. I have not tried this on a roller based trailer. But I have done this with everything from a 43 foot center console to an 18 foot flats boat. This is why the boat should only be backed down into the water until the transom begins to float. This ensures that the bow of the boat is still on the trailer and the boat will not move when you put the boat in forward idle gear. Thank you for your comment!
At 5:25 did the boat bend the mounts for the pole style trailer guides or were those mounted loose or something? I ask because those are coming in the mail today and I plan on installing them. I won’t if they bend at the mount that easily. I’ll just return them.
I love all these professionals I have these tutorials with perfect boat ramps perfect dock to cleat ratio perfect tides and nobody f****** breathing down your neck
You do all of the pre-checks in the staging area, you don’t hold up the people in the queue for the boat slip, if you did in Florida on a weekend, and went and did your pre-checks or you were working on your boat in the boat slip, you’d get ticketed for obstructing the ramp
Seems like great way to launch, one question is it safe an or legal to leave a boat in gear while not in direct control? I know its just barely in gear but doesn't stop something from moving the throttle while your off the vessel.
No, it violates one of the most fundamental rules of boating: never leave the helm while the engine is in gear! It's akin to cleaning a loaded pistol, or other weapon, in order to save time from having to reload it later. It's a foolish way to launch solo. Backing in with the boat unhooked from, but tied to the trailer (or even holding the line in your hand with the window down) is a much better option. When the boat floats off the trailer, you are holding the line (or it's tied to the trailer). You then put your truck in park, set the brake and walk over to the dock and pull your boat to you. Once it's free of the trailer you can tie it up and go park your vehicle. The key with any successful solo launch is to take your time!
A lot of variabilities, Some boat ramps are steeper incline than others. The boat doesn't always go up on the trailer nice and straight when you power it on. You get it out of the water and realize it's crooked on the trailer. If you use the winch instead of driving it on, it gets it nice and straight every time.
This is often the way fishermen do it in the Pacific NW. The recreational guys will dunk the entire trailer into the water and winch it in. The only thing I’d add is that I normally tie my bow line to my truck and back it further down to release the boat from the trailer. Once it’s floating, I will untie the bow line from the truck, keep the line in my hand and hop on the boat and reverse the boat off. I never leave it in forward gear and step off the boat. You never know when a wake will come when you’re off your boat, and then even if it’s in forward gear, it will move off the bow roller. Then you have another problem to deal with.
You must have no current. I’m south FL the current is normally ripping. If there’s a boat next to you; you can’t just back in with a rope tied to truck. It will move sideways and block the whole ramp
@@anthonymannarino3376 No we have current, tide, and wind. And it’s still salt water. The bow line is only for safety, the boat is partially sitting on the bunks when it’s backed down. If you have a helping hand, someone can also grab a line that’s attached to the boat dock-side and hold it as the safety. You can also tie a long line to a cleat. But we stop the trailer when the motor is submerged just enough that we can reverse the boat off the trailer.
Soooo many good things about this. One thing he doesn't say, but he does--and it is good, is he TAKES HIS TIME. The guy who rushes you is--trust me on this--nowhere to be found if you mess up. One more thing, this video shows, as is normal, is putting in the boat next to a dock, but where I launch, there is no dock. Large, plenty of room avenue to open water--now, that is entirely different. The DOCK is one hundred yards away, and we always have two people, one drives the boat to the dock and side ties, while the other parks the truck and trailer. If you are alone, this becomes problematic, one answer is a cool step that you can purchase that fit on your trailer tongue, three steps up and over the bow, otherwise you would need to "go for a swim" to get on the boat. Good video, thanks for the reminders--and I really like the idea of leaving her inn forward while you mount the boat--also, really like that you don't back down so far, as many do, salt water damaging their truck. This is the right way. One last thing though, IMO, no one should boat alone--not ever. Just an opinion, but just as every system/tool on the boat should be redundant (having two or more), so should you have two--people. You just should, in my opinion. Safe boating--and cool rig too, truck and boat/trailer.
Thank you so much for this comment! I’m not sure how I didn’t see it before… must have gotten lost in the rest of them. By far my most viewed and commented on video, so I apologize for the delay.
Thank you for the kind words. Stay safe out there!
Re boating alone, agree. But I'm considering a boat and my SO won't be comfortable handling it, so this is good info
I'm only watching because a friend asked me to install a new lowering strap. It's a chilly morning in Colorado 😝
Quick double check
You should do all your pre-checks in the staging area away from the ramp.
Agreed! Should have done that in this video. We actually did our pre-check in the staging area, but we didn't film it. Decided to film that part when we had the boat ready at the top of the ramp. The boat ramp that I used has 5 slips, all of which were empty at arrival, so we did one quick take and ran with it.
Great point!
Amen, brother.
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Tim...never mind..
Good thing this video wasn’t about pre-checks but that is was about launching and retrieving the boat, right?
Got no boat, got no truck, why am I watching this video, I have no idea. You made it looks too easy. Thanks for sharing.
I can help you with the boat ownership... Thanks for watching!
Same here! Lol!
Ahaha same. Manifesting ownership 😂
Bruh same 😂 im preparing for who ill be tomorrow
Don't fret, It's better to watch than own one yourself.
Few things are more stressful than backing down the ramp and launching your boat while being scrutinized by all the bystanders who have their own best way to do it. While I wouldn't leave my boat running while unattended, I appreciate your willingness to demonstrate your technique. The conditions at individual ramps can be significantly different so your approach may well be the best for your location.
No good if you have surge at your boat ramp
I put 1ft. slack in winch line, get in (over front) and chk engine, put in neutral bend over frt. and remove winch line then back out.
first time boat owner here and this is so helpful....thanks!
here's something even more helpful. dont turn on your motor and leave it in gear while you're no on your boat. that *&^% may even be illegal in some areas.
Hi , Im from New Zealand , down here most boat ramps dont allow powering on or off the trailer because it can create a hole by shifting sand at the bottom of the ramp . When I launch by myself
I simply pull the boat off the trailer by ropes whislt standing on the jetty , tie it up , go park the trailer , then return and motor off . I have a laminated check list on the boat reminding me about life jackets , fuel , oil , KEYS ! etc so i dont forget antything . Anyway happy boating !!
That's interesting! I have heard of ramps here in the US that have similar rules, but I have not personally used or seen any of them.
Ropes can be a good idea with multiple people, but can be difficult to control solo, at least with larger vessels 20ft +. You tend to be more at the mercy of the wind and current, which can cause the boat to bounce off of things (the dock, the trailer, other boats, etc.), which is why I prefer to do it this way when I can.
Thanks for the comment!
Light Pine timber chocks/brace is ideal. no hard wood or bricks.
Hi Jeffrey, Any chance you can send me that checklist if you have a photo of it or an electronic copy?
Actually walking the boat off and on is my preferred method..
By pulling it on it avoids any missed attemps and allows deeper trailer position...Just hook up to hand winch and pull her snug.
@@BoatingWithBrad I was going to comment the same thing about powering on the trailer and digging a hole at the bottom of the ramp. That’s common up here in Oregon where the lakes get drained for the season and refilled in the spring. At full pool nobody really cares if you power on as there is plenty of ramp under water. But as the lake drains for the season and the ramp under water shortens up it will dig a hole at the end of the ramp. Man and tell you what when your backing down and your trailer falls into that hole before the boat is floating. You know you’re in for it.
Nice video in ideal circumstances. I launch a 28' cruiser myself. This video assumes the trailer has already been adjusted to the boat. Does not cover ramp conditions, current, and tide changes while boating. I prefer fenders out to avoid potential damage to hull, a flag of some sort to assist with wind speed and direction, and I think many seasoned boaters refer to boat ropes as dock lines. I really like the walk around inspection but boaters should disconnect the power between the boat trailer and tow vehicle before launching. Otherwise, we need more videos like this to start learning from. Boaters can launch by themselves if they have confidence and patience. Like another comment, I prefer to walk my boat on and off the trailer if there is a good ramp and dock. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you. This eased a lot of my fears about boating.
I don't own a boat, nor a truck, but I definitely want one in the future. Your video was immensely helpful to me to figure out how the heck do I get the boat into the water. I'm from a landlocked country and we sure as hell dont have boats for pleasure and its my absolute dream to own one! But no one in my circle knows ANYTHING about boating lol
You make it look so easy. Thank you
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been boating my whole life and have owned several boats since before I had a drivers license. I do almost everything you’ve shown except instead of pulling up close to the dock, I climb up on the bow. I think the dock idea is better. Also, I do all of my pre checks in the staging area.
I would never get off a boat with the engine running. Just like I would never get out of an aircraft with the engine running. Yours Truly, Captain Smith.
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Yeah a boat in gear with no crew on board is not ideal and should be avoided
Thanks from Down Under. Very few boat ramps here (especially in beachside towns) have docks as close and well designed as those. Often there's no dock. Another necessary trick is to establish where the ramp ends before one backs the boat down. Some ramps can be very short and have a drop off below them.
Would be great to see a video of what you'd do when there's no dock, also how you might line your boat up if you didn't have guide poles on the side. I like those 🙂
Still there's some good hints there.
Excellent video! I haven't owned a trailerable since the early 80's and now that I am buying one again, this video was an excellent refresher. I also remove the plug once the boat is secured to the trailer and out of the water to let water drain while driving home and once I got there, thoroughly rinse both boat and trailer.
Perfect! No stress, no hurry! Thanks for the video
I’m not sure about this...there’s probably a big split between leaving the boot hooked to the trailer and not when launching. Being single handed, leaving the helm with boat in gear looks like an issue at some time. I wouldn’t be afraid to get my feet wet and not giving up control of the vessel using a bow line in hand.
Yeah. Leaving the boat in gear and walking away and getting off the boat is terrible advice!
agree 100%, leaving your boat while in gear and running is terrible advice
Excellent video. Voting should be an experience filled with pleasure. The only way to enhance this is to have your own private boat ramp.
putting a gear in forward is something I never thought of..damn good tips are here
You got a good launch strategy for that type of boat. There's one thing I would do differently, and that's putting a rope to the dock instead of putting it in gear. I don't want it trying to climb up the trailer. I work with inflatable boats and they're pretty light. Ya also gotta watch out with smaller boats that the weight of the engine doesn't make it wanna flip when the transom hits the water, especially if the ramp is steeper.
thanks for this video! As a beginner, I am thrilled to learn this step.
there's almost no similar content in arabic and its hard to have access to boating skills like this. so definitely this is very useful and helpful. thanks for sharing.
That was a good instruction video. Thanks, have a nice boating summer everyone!
Don't back boat in so far. Yes start motor but leave in neutral. Boat will stay more firmly on trailer. Make sure motor is warmed up before you back off, so engine doesn't stall at wrong moment.
Interesting that you get off the boat while it's running in gear. I run a little 1648 jon boat so I'm sure that's the difference. I have never owned a boat over 18 feet. Well it looks like what you are doing is working perfectly for you. Thanks for sharing. There are always more than one way to do it. Be blessed and tight lines Captain. 😎👍
On a small boat like that, it is much easier to control by yourself. I dont think that I would need to do this method with a boat that size. On larger boats, when you have it on the trailer, they run more of a risk of sliding back off the trailer because of their weight.
@@BoatingWithBrad right on. That makes sense. Thanks Brad.
Yeah, I don't think I ever remember seeing anyone leave the boat in gear while getting off the boat. Then again I don't pay much attention to those who self launch/retrieve so maybe it is a thing, rather than just using a line tied off and controlling it that way.
How funny. I rode my bike through war veterans memorial park yesterday and swung over by the boat ramp as I want to get a 16-18ft jetboat and just decided to look at some videos online... and here you are at that exact boat ramp! what are the odds! haha
Love watching this after all the boat launching fails, nice work 👍🏽
Vary few boat ramps around here have a way to walk onto a boat while it’s on the tailer not sure sheer you are but here you’d have to walk the boat off or jump up on the bow from the tailer
Thank you I am gonna get ready to buy a boat to take to the lakes with my wife and 2 dogs …and this video was a go
Glad you found it helpful!
My local ramps are busy with 4-6 boats wide and no docks, just slips 50+ ft. away.. I launch alone 90% of the time
and must hurry!.. 1 ft. slack on winch, back in, check engine function, remove winch and back out,
Dock grabber is my most used tool.. a must have for lone boaters!.Also stretch loop lines for pre-rope docking
Dang you made this look easy 😂. I know I'm going to struggle. I am waiting until my buddy can go out with me. He has tons of experience but I wanted to get an idea of how to load and unload. Thanks for the easy explanation!
Wow! Thank you so much. I am a loner and nobody is coming to save me when I fail. This video likely saved me hours of time wasted and mental frustration. Great job on keeping it short and getting right to the main points.
I think a lot of guys are to embarrassed to ask these questions. Really enjoyed this video. Very helpful, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
i always lower my tailgait on my truck before i back down the ramp so i can see the boat thru the truckbed going in the water and how far it is in the water
Used to launch my 24’ bay boat with a rope in my hand out the window tied to a front cleat, then reverse it in with winch disengaged. Got out, pulled it in and tied it down, then took truck up to park. Easy.
Gotta love bay pines boat ramp
Shot at 3:00 on a Wednesday... Still crowded. lol
I love this video and I do the same thing with a 28 foot cruiser but for safety purposes I keep 20 feet of small diameter polypropylene line attached to my kill switch in my hand just in case something disastrous would happen.
Do the same boat where there isn't a pear to walk on to get in the boat. Great video.
As someone already suggested, tides, wind, and condition of the boat ramp are not taken into account.
My comment will have to do with launching: my suggestion is to releas the hook from the winch while the boat is backed on to the ramp but not in the water.
Then with a long rope - tie the boat front clear to the trailer above the winch.
Slide the boat off in a smooth but not very slow motion.
Get that damn boat off trailer to avoid pulling your truck in. Calmly out the truck in park, ebrake on , grab the rope and bring it to the dock.
Always make sure that damn hook is off!!!
The reason for this is the majority of issues is the boat is still hooked to the trailer and pull your truck in. When that damn boat starts to float, and it’s attached to your truck and trailer - those back tires no have no traction.
One more subscription here bro… great job explaining. A new Boater thanks you!
Welcome aboard! Thank you for the sub!
spolied with that boat ramp//lol come to CT to try that out
Thanks for an informative video. Think I'll use this to make a checklist and laminate it!
Thank you just what i wanted to learn
Trying doing without dock. On off boat that is active is dangerous
another thing I really like is that his truck is nowhere near getting wet, and that is a good thing. No need to bury the back ass of the truck in the drink. Also, there is a transducer on most boats, on the stern and it often stops just short of the trailer bunks. By easing it up, as he did, you don't shear it off by hitting one of the trailer bunks. In fact, my preference is to not even "power on", but use the retrieving crank, and inch it forward and into position. What he does is fine, as his trailer is sitting perfect.
Great Job my friend!!
I probably won’t ever do this but was very informative lol
I'm by the way put a line on the back of your will jogs and just put it on your on your steps on your truck so when you pull forward they'll drag drag with the truck
This was very helpful, thanks a lot, man ! 😀
This is good! We teach these same techniques
this was awesome and informative, but now what? how do i take the boat back home?
I tie a bow rope of to my trailer after it’s unhooked. That works great for me then I don’t have to get out to untie and it’s not in gear. Works great every time for me. Start my engine and walk to the bow to release my rope. Give it a try.
I want to get a boat but i dont nothing about it. Thank yoy for this video.
This is a perfect video!!!
Killer vid, what are those boat shoes you have on sir?
These are awesome tips, thank you for making this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Launched my WC325CC alone in Bahia! Good video👍🏾
I am sure you have had alot of success doing it this way, but I'd never leave my boat in gear while unattended. There is potential of major damage to your boat if left in gear. In this situation, I could see a boat steering off the roller when disconnected, slowly jamming into your trailer/truck/ramp. Mainly could come off the roller and guide bunks if you backed down too far. Varies alot depending on the tide and ramp angle.
I avoid this situation altogether. I back the trailer almost halfway in the water, then loosen the trailer winch. I let out a foot or so of strap but keep the boat hooked in. Then I back the trailer up more until the boat is just floating. I then unhook the boat from the trailer and use the winchpost to step on the bow (this step might be difficult for older folks). From there, everything else is the same.
This method is probably trailer dependent, yes. I have not tried this on a roller based trailer. But I have done this with everything from a 43 foot center console to an 18 foot flats boat. This is why the boat should only be backed down into the water until the transom begins to float. This ensures that the bow of the boat is still on the trailer and the boat will not move when you put the boat in forward idle gear.
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Cheer~~set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water.😊
Nice… just like a pro…Thnk you for sharing 😎😎😎
My sterndrive has too much torque for that, so I just lasso the dock posts with my fore and aft mooring lines (and hang dock bumpers)
Great tip can’t weight to try that one .
At 5:25 did the boat bend the mounts for the pole style trailer guides or were those mounted loose or something? I ask because those are coming in the mail today and I plan on installing them. I won’t if they bend at the mount that easily. I’ll just return them.
Great video!
Thank you for sharing. This is very informative video!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Good job 👍
Now that's an awesome video!
I love all these professionals I have these tutorials with perfect boat ramps perfect dock to cleat ratio perfect tides and nobody f****** breathing down your neck
You forgot; and never any wind.
every time I go to my boat ramp, there is not a soul there, and I can use multiple platforms to do what you did. Thanks
Great video
You do all of the pre-checks in the staging area, you don’t hold up the people in the queue for the boat slip, if you did in Florida on a weekend, and went and did your pre-checks or you were working on your boat in the boat slip, you’d get ticketed for obstructing the ramp
Most convenient ramp ever. Ill bet every launch comes with a complimentary breakfast
Hahaha my thoughts exactly
Little guy is scared to get his whittle feet wet
Thanks very helpful!🙌🏼🤙🏼
Thank you for a Great Video!!! 👍
Awesome information
very interesting and clear
Great video thanks for the help!!
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Thanks for the tips!!!
Good video. Thanks
Seems like great way to launch, one question is it safe an or legal to leave a boat in gear while not in direct control? I know its just barely in gear but doesn't stop something from moving the throttle while your off the vessel.
No, it violates one of the most fundamental rules of boating: never leave the helm while the engine is in gear! It's akin to cleaning a loaded pistol, or other weapon, in order to save time from having to reload it later. It's a foolish way to launch solo. Backing in with the boat unhooked from, but tied to the trailer (or even holding the line in your hand with the window down) is a much better option. When the boat floats off the trailer, you are holding the line (or it's tied to the trailer). You then put your truck in park, set the brake and walk over to the dock and pull your boat to you. Once it's free of the trailer you can tie it up and go park your vehicle. The key with any successful solo launch is to take your time!
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excellent bro
A lot of variabilities, Some boat ramps are steeper incline than others. The boat doesn't always go up on the trailer nice and straight when you power it on. You get it out of the water and realize it's crooked on the trailer. If you use the winch instead of driving it on, it gets it nice and straight every time.
Very Good !!!
Thank you - just what a good lesson should be.
Perfect video thanks
Have you looked at an Australian product called L&R Boat Latch?
thank you
Good video! Keep rocking it.
This is often the way fishermen do it in the Pacific NW. The recreational guys will dunk the entire trailer into the water and winch it in.
The only thing I’d add is that I normally tie my bow line to my truck and back it further down to release the boat from the trailer. Once it’s floating, I will untie the bow line from the truck, keep the line in my hand and hop on the boat and reverse the boat off. I never leave it in forward gear and step off the boat. You never know when a wake will come when you’re off your boat, and then even if it’s in forward gear, it will move off the bow roller. Then you have another problem to deal with.
You must have no current.
I’m south FL the current is normally ripping. If there’s a boat next to you; you can’t just back in with a rope tied to truck. It will move sideways and block the whole ramp
@@anthonymannarino3376 No we have current, tide, and wind. And it’s still salt water. The bow line is only for safety, the boat is partially sitting on the bunks when it’s backed down. If you have a helping hand, someone can also grab a line that’s attached to the boat dock-side and hold it as the safety. You can also tie a long line to a cleat. But we stop the trailer when the motor is submerged just enough that we can reverse the boat off the trailer.
Rule #1 of boating… never leave the helm while the boat is in gear.
Lol. Live a little. It's not rocket science.
thankyou very useful tips !
Subscribed! Very helpful
Awesome, thank you! Glad you liked it! I plan on posting more videos like this in the future. Stay tuned!
How about the rear tie downs
What about the tie downs that strap the boat to the trailer?
That guy sure knows what is doing
Cool video
Were your dock bumpers?
Keeps from it from rubbing the dock.
When I live you rarely have a dock but it would make it easier
I’m not sure I feel comfortable leaving my boat motor on and stepping off the boat leaving it on attended. Does it have to be done that way?
Thanks