How to launch a boat alone. NO Dock NO CLIMBING!!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Launching a boat ALONE with NO DOCK can be scary, it’s really not too hard to do, but launching with a partner is a much better idea. Don’t be afraid to ask an on-looker for help.
LAUNCH AT YOUR OWN RISK! MAKE SURE YOUR OUTBOARD OR OUTDRIVE IS OVER THE WATER BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT SAFETY CHAINS!
Check with your dealer for exact launching directions for YOUR BOAT. THIS METHOD IS FOR MY BOAT and is not the best method for EVERY boat. IF YOU HAVE A ROLLER STYLE TRAILER YOUR BOAT CAN ROLL OFF THE TRAILER AT ANY TIME. I have a BUNK STYLE TRAILER.
You should choose a ramp with a sandy bank or bring water proof boots to keep your boat’s keel from getting scratched.
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A few people were thinking that I pulled the boat up onto concrete. I did not, there is 5 feet of thick sand at the foot of the ramp. Obviously do not pull your boat up on to concrete, push the boat off to the side of the concrete onto the soft bank if needed. Thanks for watching!
👍👍. If you’re ever alone push the boat off to the side of the ramp where there is a soft bank.
MIke. what's your guide business called? where do you go out from? I saw a N Carolina plate on your truck.
I'm 7th in
I actually don’t guide anymore. Because I’m on different water all the time I can’t stay on fish in one or two places to guide properly. I fish around 30 different bodies a year.
... "A few people were thinking that I pulled the boat up onto concrete." Those people must not have been paying attention to the video and the times you said it was sand.
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That is a beautiful boat. Love the color scheme coordinated with the T-Top frame.
Thanks brother!! Sea Pro makes great boats.
Great vid. Half hitches are fine if you’re not going to put a load on them and jam them.
Keel Shield is a rubber V-shaped strip you glue to bottom of boat at the bow. Choose the length you need. Comes in different colors. White matched my boat; it’s still white 20 years later.
Comes in handy when we beach a boat for camping in AZ. Lots of rock.
It's a beautiful boat.
I'll be retired soon , just checking and learning how to. Thanks. Greetings from Toluca Mexico.
I do something similar since even if my wife is with me, I'm still pretty much launching alone. My only difference is I have the luxury of using the line for my anchor like you are using the dock line. My boat is also MUCH smaller than yours so I don't have as far to back into the water but it all works as long as I DON'T FORGET THE DRAIN PLUG!!! LOL. Well done my friend and thanks for the tip.
I launch the same way, but i just attach the rope to the winch post on the trailer.
Where i launch there is no dock, so i just pull it up a bit when i park my truck.
You cant really reload the boat without getting your feet wet when theres no dock.
I back the trailer in, then push the boat off and pull it onto the trailer with the rope.
Winch it up the last few feet and secure the safety chain.
Pay attention to wind direction as for where you position the boat before backing the trailer into the water for loading.
I love this guy! I watched your videos couple of times and learned a lot from it. I really appreciate your expertise. Your cool tricks on how to safely launching a boat by yourself is so simple and basically common sense. Being a first time boat owner, I tried your tricks ‘n bam, I got it done safely like a pro it’s been about 6 times now, launching and trailering my brand new Four Winns HD-240. ...’Thank you for your genuine advice and expertise 👍🇺🇸
Thanks brother!! I appreciate that!
AMAZING! I just got a 28 CC and looking for ways to launch solo. You made it look so easy and I will definitely give it a try today. Thank you for sharing.
Congrats on the new boat brother!!! I’m glad you like the video 🙏🙏👍
Great video!!! More people should be prepared like this when they get to the ramp. Too many people without a plan clog everything up and waste our precious boating time! I self launch my Groverbuilt 26' inboard in less time than most people with a 13' Whaler 😂
Thanks Kyle!
I just got my boat running, got to a launch with no dock and changed my mind lol. I was by myself and this would be my first time launching. I’ll wait to the weekend when my kids are around
@@EchoRhythmMusic You’re a wise man. If you can make a boating situation safer, always try to do that. We need patience and confidence. If you feel more confident by waiting for your kids DEFINITELY do that. 👍👍👍
So glad you made this video, one day I'm going to get a boat and this was something I was worried about I hope I don't screw it up✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿
Thanks Dave!!!
Clear and simple instructions on a relatively simple process. How come so many people make it look difficult. 🤔
Thanks brother!!
It also depends on the size of the boat. My dad has a 1978 Boston whaler so it is super easy to launch and load. It doesn't need alot of water to launch in.
Trying to figure out launching of my boat now that I've a few health setbacks. Video was helpful for me.
This is an awesome video.
I'm new to boating and this is the perfect way for me at my small town home Marina
Great video. Thank you for the good info. It's great to learn from a good teacher. We need all the help we can get. Safe boating.
Thank you!! I’m glad you liked it! I actually JUST posted another boat launch video that shows several different methods to launch and load back on the trailer. It’s only 2 videos down on the list if you click my channel icon. You might like it. 🙏🙏😁😁👍👍. Thanks!!
Very cool bloke, no effort required to do any of this process. I've learnt a lot from u & appreciate your wisdom. Mick down under.
Awesome!!! I love hearing from y’all down there!! You are a hardcore bunch!! My kind of people!! Australian fishing/camping videos are pretty much the only ones I watch religiously. I wish I grew up there! Love the way you run the beaches.
Thank you! Useful information! I have to launch by my self half the time and I am always concerned about having the boat float away.
Sure. Just take your time. Don’t let anyone rush you into making a mistake. I hate hold ups on the ramp more than anyone, but I’ll get over it. Be safe go slow👍👍😁
Twist-Lock Carabiner at both end of your rope,fast and safe.
That's how i do it every time.
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Bowline
I have an aluminum deep-v (Lund 2075 Pro-V specifically) & almost always launch solo without docks...and without sand. Can't tie to the eye because the eye is not reachable from inside the boat. As an alternative, use 2 lines, tie them to the front cleats & keep the rope about an even length. it's safer by using the cleats because I'm not leaning way over the bow to try & untie any ropes- that's not safe!! That lets the boat float off the trailer & stay straight. 1 line to 1 cleat twists the boat. I also tie it to the trailer around the winch instead of the truck. Without sand, you can't float it all the way off the trailer like the video shows. It has to float off, then you walk down the trailer to retrieve it (I'm also using a bunk trailer). Board the boat, untie the cleats, throw the tag end of the rope into the bed and move the boat to where it's safe to tie to a tree or whatever else is around. Often I have to drop an anchor off the transom to keep it from turning sideways when there is a cross wind. I've even had to throw an anchor on a beach to keep the boat in place while parking the trailer.
Once the boat is floating, it's not going anywhere.
This is my 2 cents of experiences.
Good practical info. Used this method most of the time with an old aluminum boat I had. Own a fiberglass now - sand is rare in KY so I stick to ramps with docks these days
Thanks brother!! You know the grind!
Nice job! Could also anchor to the shoreline if there's an open area next to the ramp. Float it off, then pull it in to you.
Definitely 👍👍
You for to mention " dont forget your drain plug" lol
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Nicely done and thx for showing us
Thanks for the info, I sometime have to launch a boat by myself.
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There are knots that untie quicker but you untied the half hitches pretty quick. A power pole would help in the sandy bottom ramps.
How about a complete walk thru of the new boat? Looks like an awesome setup.
Brent Taylor Shooting it this week just for you Brother!!! Appreciate the comment!!
finally somebody did a realistic video. i am no acrobat to walk down the tongue of my trailer and climb on the front of the boat anymore.to get the boat off i have a line with a snap hook but i always left the strap attached . i will have to try removing strap before getting to water
Nice information. I will be fishing alone and looking forward to fishing again. Thank you for sharing.
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Great video...just what I needed
I use snap hooks on both ends of my rope
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Thanks for the vid. Half hitches though? A bowline is simple to tie and never gets too tight to untie. This vid helped me out though I appreciate you taking the time to show it.
I hear ya, it’s a beginner style video. Most guys have no clue what a Bowline is.
True, btw Mike I have been watching your videos and fishing the right areas. I took my buddy out last week and we were the only guys catching stripers. People kept following us around but they still couldn't hack it. Thank you very much.
Great video Mike
Thanks buddy. Good stuff!
thank you, now I don't have to get my feet wet and risk slipping. I'd like to see some tricks for a 14' aluminum at the river bank, I'm thinking about putting a line on the back corners and winching there to get it out of the water.
You still used the dock. I assume if it’s a no dock launch into a sandy bottom your just launching from shore on beach without a launch ramp. Your right the best thing is to not launch alone and have another competent boat or truck drivers to help out. Even someone doing nothing on the dock could lend a hand. Also if your a solo launcher please walk or drive your boat to the end of the dock so you don’t block the next boat from launching while you park your vehicle. Nice video.
Love it! Very helpful thank you!
Thanks Tom!! I appreciate that brother!
Great video, however u should do it in water where there are currents and wind.... current n wind always change how u launch
Current can make it trickier, but it’s no big deal. Sometimes it helps move the boat to the side for you. Just slowly pull up and take the boat to the bank. No biggie. Thanks for the comment brother!
Mike Smedley getting it back on the trailer is a bigger issue!
... As Mike and many others are well aware,
FIRST- PREP WELL OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHERS.
Boats, trailers, ramps, asphalt, concrete, sand, docks, no docks, lines, cleats, weekday, weekend, holiday, time of day i.e. crowds, weather, wind, current, tide, kayaks, alone or with experienced or inexperienced "helpers" ;-), spectators with cameras at the ready for a screw up, , etc., etc. can vary in every way.
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Access the situation BEFORE approach a ramp to launch or load.
The #1 rule when it is crowded is-
DO NOT HOLD THE RAMP UP. GET IN OR OUT AS FAST AS POSSIBLE.
If you find yourself blocking the ramp, you need to change your method.
Everyone will thank you.
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Well said.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS ... I have been launching and loading alone 99% of the time since 1985. I feel bad if I take more than 3-4 minutes and others are waiting.
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Deadly trick. Man life would have been hard before UA-cam
It’s funny. It’s seems that older guys like me like to do these videos because they didn’t exist when we were young. Therefore we see the value in these videos WAY more than those raised up with UA-cam. It’s easy to take something for granted when you’ve never lived without it. It’s human nature. 😁
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Just bought my rope on amazon! lol The struggle was real prior to viewing this video! lol
@@gerbleristhebest AWESOME!! Just remember to NOT pull the boat in too far or too fast. Take her slow and you have nothing to worry about brother. 👍👍slow 😁
Great idea...thank you
Thank you for this great info. 😊
Thanks brother!
The basic stuff new boaters need to see!!! Love the info on all ur videos brother.. I have a roller trailer looking for a bunk trailer for a 19ft keys west center console Lmk if u know of someone mike. Appreciate it..
Gary T Thanks brother!!! I’ll keep any eye out. Have you tried Facebook? I see guys selling stuff like that a lot.
Nice job
Excellent presentation. Thank you very much!
Thanks!!!
Been doing it like this for years. My boy says i will hold it dad and I say no just stand back and I will tell you when. I tie the end of the rope to the front of the trailer not so much loose line to back over.
Thanks brother
I launch my boat similar to the way you do but I attach one end of the line to a boat cleat and then I have a brass shackle attached to the other end which I attach to a D ring on the bed of my pickup truck after lowering the tail gate. That way there isn't any tying/untying.
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Sweet truck!
Well done - good suggestions.
Thanks brother!
Good job love
If you need extra length, tie the rope to the winch post on the trailer instead of the truck?
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I’m on the other side of the pond.
Stay safe
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Great video!
great video
Thank you!
was that lake murray? i freaking hate how they dont have the dock right next to the ramp i have a big ass 27 ft with twins how the hell do i get in when im unloading solo with a bow catch lol
That’s one clip was Murray yep. Good eye.
Mike. Thanks for your reply about guiding in NC. Do you know of a good one?
Good job cap
Jose A C thanks Brother.
Really helpful video and description, thanks!
Where is this filmed, looks awesome?
Thanks brother! Lake Gaston Virginia.
i wouldnt go and beach the boat like that i would pull the boat in manually so i have more control because you have such a nice boat
Sure. That’s an option. Thanks.
I have seen boats at our ramp slide off the trailer with the winch unhooked while backing down, even with bunk trailers. Maybe better to at least leave the chain attached just to make sure. Maybe our ramps are a little steeper than yours. Just my opinion. Better safe than sorry
Sure. I definitely recommend leaving it attached as well. My situation is very unique. I’m on the water with this boat over 300 days a year, sometimes launching more than once a day. I fish from Georgia to Gloucester, fresh and salt. I’ve seen every type of ramp there is. I couldn’t get this boat to slide even though I have tried to do so many times. If the bunk trailer is set up correctly it should be nearly impossible to slide the boat off when traveling less than 20 mph. B
Where were you at when all those trucks were chilling trailer in the water ?
Is this the Muddy Mississippi? Whereabouts. Thanks
It’s lake Gaston in Virginia
I believe people need to understand the importance of being prepared before they are reversing down the ramp. This is not the time to make sure your plugs are in, winch hook released, has enough 2cycle oil, etc. This is the time to get in and get out.
You have that fancy trolling motor; why not use that ?
Use a carrabiner for your dock line, much faster than tying all of those knots.
Technically it’s on the truck side and I’m sure it would be fine, but you want to avoid carabiners on the boat and in most marine situations. The ability to untie or let a knot slip in an urgent situation is important on and around a boat. (A limb gets tangled in a tightening line or tide drop etc.) Although you can untie a carabiner, a less experienced person in a panic would probably try to unclip it which may be impossible with heavy pressure. With that being said, this is a different situation and would probably be fine most days.
Interesting. Never encountered a launch without a dock. Seems part & parcel with building a boat ramp. Anyway, I handle my boat alone nearly every time I go out, which is quite frequently. However, gotta have a dock for my dog. He's a really big boy and too lazy to jump in or out on his own without.
Nice video we've been doing that for years at least since the 70s. It's a great way to launch a boat and not get wet but you might want to try to tie a bowline.
Thanks!!, in a basic video like this I keep everything very simple. 99 out of 100 that watch this won’t know a bowline.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS that's cool man I understand. Why don't you teach them? I'm sure they will greatly appreciate it.
I can probably do a knots video, but if I did it here everyone would click off and stop watching, and to be honest a “first attempt Bowline” might send your boat floating away. Everyone can do a few half hitches. Thanks for the comment.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I understand laugh out loud. When I was in Sea school getting my captain's license I went and bought a 4-foot piece of rope and used a cheap wooden bar stool from Walmart or wherever and practice my Bolens it took me about an hour, but I practice when I asked the spare time for about a month. haven't had one in months..lol
Nice video!
Thanks brother!
Awesome video dad!
Thank you sweetheart. 😁
If you can't tie knots, tie lots 😂 That will never work on my trailer, it has rollers. If I undo the safety chain at the top of the ramp, my boat will end up on the concrete!
That's exactly the way I launch mine by myself.
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I have bunk trailer for 24' boat (cat hull so it stays centered and wont float sideways off trailer). I leave wench connected, back up till it floats. Walk up the trailer steps at front of trailer, Turn on blower, Lower out drive, then start the engine. Walk to front and unlatch wench. Back along dock far enough to be out of the way of next launcher. Tie off and walk to truck for parking. 90 secs max before I am moving truck off ramp. OH SHIT, I Forgot the plugs....oh well, I have 3 auto bilge pumps and now I know they all still work. :)
Ha!! Cats are definitely sweet for the trailer ladders!!! 👍👍
For the knot to the bow eye, I suggest a bowline knot.
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Saw a vid of a guy launching his boat with his pittbul, the dog just held the rope wich was connected to the boat whilst the guy was parking his car😂👌🏻
I saw that. Pretty cool. In the one I saw the dog needed to use a lot of strength to stop the initial surge of the boat coming off the trailer. Very impressive. 👍👍👍
Sweet boat
Big Louie thanks brother!!!
Good to know... Always launch my jet ski that way when launching alone - no getting on or off, to get it off the trailer - Hadn’t thought of using that method for the boat - or, when there is no ramp available... Would suggest tying the the rope to something when/if possible, to hold it in place - to keep a combination of a wake and wind causing it to sail without you... Overall, Great to know, for those times you have to put in alone... (works, in reverse, to load up using common sense and patience - But, not near as easy to stay dry...)
That how I do mine too...hell yeah bro
Thanks brother!
nice boat you got there...but that launch scared me lolz
Thanks brother
Bet that works awesome in the wind
Joey’s I forgot to mention I’m using that new wind proof rope. I also throw it in 4 wheel drive to keep the gail from dragging me out to sea.
Mike Smedley you’d definitely need all of that with that dodge
Good idea. But when it’s windy.... tougher to do this
great vid,thanks for that.
brenda black thanks Brenda!
launching is easy loading is another story
Yeah it is tricky especially if the wind is blowing, current of the water. My cousin has a deck boat and had a heck of a time one time loading up because of strong winds at a lake.
That’s why they say all divorces start on boat ramps.
I noticed the 350 Suzuki.. sweet motor. could you do a video on the c10 display. How to add fuel vs when to calibrate? Otherwise great tips on launching. Thx!
beaulster thanks brother! Good idea.
Thanks. There is hardly any content out there on this very topic. Apparently there is a method to madness. Will be sure to sub. Thanks again!
beaulster I do know a few things. NEVER manually enter the fuel added into the gauge. If you always hit NO fuel added when it asks it is very accurate with the “fuel percentage remaining”. I don’t know why. When I used to input the gallons added it was always wrong. For the last few years I just hit NO fuel added and it’s accurate. Just go by fuel percentage remaining, you can count on that for sure.
Copy that. I just got the little brother to yours. 300hp, so I want to be certain on the method of procedure. The manual is terrible.
Will do. One more question: did you tie in your mfd to the Suzuki backbone to get more info from the motor, like distance etc. Curious how difficult it was. Thx!
Ihave a question. I dont have a ramp or concrete launching area. I have a yard and then the lake shoreline. Do I just back trailer to the edge of grass? and will it get stuck since the surface isn't solid?
Cowboys There is a very good chance you will get stuck. Even if you are able to launch you will most likely get stuck trying to pull the boat out at the end of your trip.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS do you have any suggestions for launching? Also, Should I tie to a tree and leave in water?
How big is the boat? Is this a pond or a big lake?
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Well done great!!!
I'm not sure what you meant by the difference In trailer type. New boater here, can you elaborate on that?
This is a bunk trailer. If your trailer has rollers on it the boat can roll off at any time when un-hooked. So don’t unhook the chain until you are over the water.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS oooh, I see what you mean now. Mine doesnt have rollers but the boards the boat sits on are hinged so they can angle up for easier loading.
Nice
how about some videos for loading by yourself, you know the hard part
Not to be funny but it’s the exact opposite.
Hi There!
Is there a step ladder on the market or something that would make it the climbing on-board easier from a boat ramp without a dock? I find it hard to get in and off safely and also hard for pushing off...
Yes. There is a ladder system that bolts to the front of your trailer. It’s pretty impressive. Some are bigger than others. This is a smaller one. www.overtons.com/quality-mark-bowstep-4-step-ladder-starboard-with-right-handle-324417.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxeed1Jn56gIV9f3jBx37YgEfEAQYASABEgJcZPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Mike Smedley yeah that’s from the trailer, I’m talking about when the truck is parked and the boat is in the water with the helper... I’m that helper lol short legs, high boat... lol I dunno something that could fold I guess
Gotcha. These ladders may look overly simple, but they work ok for most boats. You would need a longer one like this, but it may not fold. They definitely make folding versions. Get at least 4 rungs so the legs will reach the bank and not just hang there. www.overtons.com/overtons-removable-telescoping-pontoon-boat-ladder-4-step-321155.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvpD_iJv56gIVlv_jBx1mBADEEAQYFCABEgKhrfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Mike Smedley thanks, your link had a secondary suggestion and BINGO I found it, it’s called a Gunwale Hook Ladder... thanks for the help Mike
👍👍cool!!
Talking shallow ranks, my community has all tow vehicles with the rear (axle) in the water just to launch even 22, 24 ft vessels. Some days, with low tide, mufflers blowing water. Terrible situation, ya.
I hear ya brother. Some ramps I use require all 4 truck wheels in the water, for quite a distance too.
Prepping your boat where you're blocking access to the ramp? And then block the only launch lane with your boat.
Holy cow!
It’s a private ramp brother. Nobody was blocked😂.
Thanks man! Very helpful!
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Good advice and you picked a nasty little ramp to demonstrate on. People that have no issues on big ramps would struggle on that one.
911 Tech a thanks brother!
It gets even worse. Take up duck huntin and see.
Thats a sweet boat
Thanks brother!!
LOVE your boat!
Jeff Duncan Thanks Jeff!!!
ok but what point do you untie the back? first or later?
You can untie it first and leave the line in the boat tied to the bow if you want
Do you think that year of dodge but a 1500 can pull that boat
It’s rated for it, so if it’s in great shape I’m sure it can.
Pretty sure you broke the trolling motor mount on that launch.
Good eye! On shallow ramps like this the roller hits the fin on the trolling motor when the boat doesn’t float up enough. It’s just the plastic side piece.
Keel damage seems like a risk. One boat wake and your hull could be on the concrete. Why not use your remote controlled trolling motor? Lower it once the boat floats. Park your truck, then just troll the boat to shore with the remote.
Brian Becker Fair points, this video is more for the masses that struggle when launching alone. Probably less than 5% of boats have a self deploying trolling motor. There shouldn’t be boat wakes by most ramps in no wake zones and if there are big waves your out of luck, try a different ramp. Like I said in this video, launching alone isn’t the best idea. It certainly isn’t perfect.
Brian Becker . Just like the commercial. I don’t know if I’d trust those remotes. My luck big gust of wind comes up a takes it down the lake.lol
U didnt mention about plugging up the back