How To Drive A Bass Boat

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ysesq - 4 years ago

drive it like you stole it.

nigel donaldson - 4 years ago

You should definitely explain the terminology you're using. Define the item, explain what is does, then how to use it. I got thrown off a lot. Just my little advice. Great video

Torrent 17 - 4 years ago

One important detail you left out is making sure your in deep enough water ie. Depth finder/ color of water before you start giving gas so you don't hit anything down below. That engine sinks down almost a foot on take off and you surely don't want to hit a piling or stump let alone churn some mud. Happy Boating

Tony Thomas - 4 years ago

Thank you, that was very helpful.

leglamps - 4 years ago

You should be telling all the morons how to launch the dam boat.

Dbars19 - 4 years ago

wut if too poor to afford a 60+grand bass boat. how do i make a boat out of welfare checks and sadness?

Brian Latimer - 4 years ago

I’m not sure if you want to hear my answer but since you asked.......

Work extra
Work more
Work later
Work before you go to work
Save money
Sell all your dumb useless stuff
Find a better way to make money
Cut grass
Pick up sticks wash cars
Sell stuff on eBay
Learn a trade
Hope this helps and you take my advice.

canon Evans - 4 years ago

Great Great Great video!!!!

Bubba Burt - 4 years ago

Not heir to the prop it's getting the boat out of the water and leaving just the prop in the water is what creates speed less drag from the boat the faster you go nice oddshots that it showed he was not trimmed up enough you can see the whole boat in the water if he was trimmed up like he should be only the rear of the boat should be in the water in calm conditions of course

Brian Latimer - 4 years ago

*air

David Dickinson - 4 years ago

Outstanding advice and wonderfully executed ! Too many people on the water these days who have no idea what they are doing .
Subscribed!

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BassGeek - 4 years ago

I trim all the way down stomp it to the floor then trim all the way up! More faster! TRIM DOWN FOR WHAT!!!! lol

Ricky Bobby Aviation and Fishing - 4 years ago

That intro music has to go man

Marty England - 4 years ago

Well done. Answered a couple of questions I had, thanks. I'm a first time visitor to your channel, won't be the last. Just subscribed. I live in Calgary Alberta and have fished for many, many years. This year I'm doing a bucket list trip to Winefred Lake in northern Alberta. Lookin for trophy Walleye and Pike. Thanks again Brian and take care.

Clint Hayes - 4 years ago

Excellent tutorial, even for the not so new to boating. I learned something new today. Thanks Brian.

David Jessee - 4 years ago

Great advise! One thing new owners should know, and some not too new owners!
Running fast! Trimmed out! DONT make fast hard jerky turns! You might get ejected!!

You see n the video of the two Guys flying down the lake? The driver is looking at his graph ,while his friend is pointing at the buoy their fixing to hit.. last second the driver jerks the wheel left then back to the right.. next second both of them go out the starboard side! There's a video look it up!
Plus Dude isn't wearing a lanyard to his kill switch! So the boat is circling ! Another boat picks up the guy , they chase down the runaway boat ! And dude jumps onto the runaway and saves his boat!
Could have ended tragically!!

Keith Hart - 4 years ago

Boats with motors are for sissys

Jones Boy's Hunting - 4 years ago

Awesome content

BoneFish Crypto - 4 years ago

Love your Videos. Keep em
Coming. Very informative. Good job.

Luke William - 4 years ago

Awesome video bud

alan fetta - 4 years ago

Pure awesomeness B Lat,,,, these new boats are monsters and most newer boaters have tunnel vision, I wish more pros would give tips on driving styles, my home lake is hartwell probably home to some of the worst boaters, not only they can’t keep boat under control, ie shine walking they also don’t know that there are rules of navigation, keep throwing tips out there, you’ll probably save someone’s life, ✌️ #putegoincheckbesafeoutthere

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Michael Oliver - 4 years ago

Mr. Latimer, thank you for this advice. No one shown me very much about my 1st new boat and I nearly killed myself and a friend by hitting the wake of a pontoon boat on a calm day at full throttle and trimmed all the way up. Being an experienced, I did not anticipate and could not see the wave clearly. I also did not know the wake That a pontoon boat can produce. I'll bet this may save some serious injury and lives. Tight lines. I'll be following you on tour and on you tube in the future.

John Smith - 4 years ago

great tips

Jack Betker - 4 years ago

I love this video

David Jessee - 4 years ago

Devin Grooms stop it!

RonReaco Lee - 4 years ago

Great Video B-Lat!

Mark Johnston - 4 years ago

Great video!

Kyle Downy - 4 years ago

B.Lat you gave a lot good tips but you cant use my boat. Nobody drives my boat only people use my boat are the ones that know how to OPERATE a boat Lol. 4:15 mins you said it right operate the boat ;)

Tad Hays - 4 years ago

you can never have enough "seems simple" type videos. Everybody wants to know, but doesn't want to look stupid! Nice work!

MichaelMonteiroMusic - 4 years ago

Great video This was extremely helpful. Thank you!

Bucks Island - 4 years ago

Thanks for making this video for us BLat! This will be a great resource for us to send folks to when they're buying a new boat.

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Ray Barnes - 4 years ago

Thanks for the tips. I just bought my first bass boat. This video was very helpful.

Jack Warren - 4 years ago

Boating courtesy seems to be a mystery for many boaters. Most don't even know how to over take or give way leading to accidents on the water.

Paul Schweickert - 4 years ago

Great video!!

Cunnington Alonzo - 4 years ago

Thanks for this video. I don’t own a boat i am in the market for one and no one has a detailed review on learning how to operate a boat

don198769 - 4 years ago

5 thumbs down, probably people that have never been in a boat let alone driven one!

DC Bronzies - 4 years ago

i could see me ripping off the lower unit on my boat once i get one lmaooo

Pickle Ville - 4 years ago

This video is great. Finally someone made this.

Tha Map Room - 4 years ago

Right now I'm on the mission of trying to catch my first bass, great video though.

Darryl Parrish - 4 years ago

This is awesome content B. Lat, I am a few months away from owning my first bass boat, and these were things I needed to hear and take heed of. Thank You. Tight Lines Brotha!!!

Strike City DMV - 4 years ago

Great tips Brian .Im going to save this video because I hope to get a boat.. thank-you

Thomas Brustad - 4 years ago

Great input!!

Musky Hunter - 4 years ago

This channel is going to blow up.

addiction and recovery assistance Ryan - 4 years ago

Great video Brian!!!!

Paul Bittinger - 4 years ago

Great job and a much needed subject! Need more guys putting these types of videos out.

Ozarks Hillbilly - 4 years ago

New rods and reels: $1500. New electronics: $12000. Proper trim use: Priceless. Great tips B Lat. Just this morning saw a new boat, probably $65k worth, porpoising up the lake for miles. Bet he was complaining that he spent all that dough and the new boat rides like a rodeo bronc. Should watch your video. Thanks.

Dropshot TV - 4 years ago

Keep making vids like this!!!

mr. noe 87 - 4 years ago

Well. Now all I need is a boat! Lol

Michàel Fester - 4 years ago

great video Brian.

B15C - 4 years ago

How about a video on bassholes driving 3 wide on a narrow river jumping each others wake and running on coming traffic toward the bank? Jet skiers and cruiser boats are not the only ones that are not courteous.

BASS SLAYIN' NOOB 86 - 4 years ago

Awesome video. Absolutely awesome. Share this guys!!!!! Thanks B-Lat!!!!!

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Matt Marcotte - 4 years ago

Great timing my friend, I just bought my first boat this last weekend!

ugis232 - 4 years ago

Lucky man!

Trevor Alexander - 4 years ago

What speed do you typically run? I'm looking to upgrade boats soon and I am looking for at least an 18 foot boat with a 150. More than likely I will get a 19 or 20 with anything from a 175-225. I know the lakes I fish most guys run wide open, but when I went with a friend in a 20 foot ranger he only cruised about 35.

Adventure Fishing - 4 years ago

Multi species boats ftw! Bass boats are limited too much.

Patrick West - 4 years ago

Thanks for the video. I bought a Champion 210/250 Merc and struggled to find something on this topic 3 months ago. You the man. I finally figured out to get the boat on plane from the school of hard knocks. It was scary with the bow up for so long but finally figured out on my particular boat that my steering wheel trim lever didn't trim quick enough. The trim buttons on the throttle control gets the job done quickly and efficiently. Once on plane, the final adjustments for optimal speed/fuel economy and the porpoising is done with the steering wheel trim lever. Helpful to know that the trim is your brake too. Didn't know that. Make sense now. Love your channel! Would benefit from a video on hole shots in shallow water without a hydraulic jack plate.

David Jessee - 4 years ago

There is no difference between the steering wheel buttons and the trim button on the shift/ throttle handle... unless you're just not pushing the steering wheel trim button hard enough to make contact.
There both just 12 volt switches that run into two wires on your trim motor

Allen Beckner - 4 years ago

Your correct, I figured the same out as well. Throttle trim to plane from there fine tune with steering trim

largemouthbast - 4 years ago

What are the sunglasses you have on? And how can I get a pair

Tim Evans - 4 years ago

I would love to see a video on tournament blast off driving I’ve seen a few shotgun starts that have almost ended in disaster

CanYouHandlebar - 4 years ago

Great video and thanks for the helpful tips!

Weston Potter - 4 years ago

Nice video man

jpprind - 4 years ago

Jack it up and drive it like you stole it.

LJ Ramsey - 4 years ago

I really needed this great vid Brian

Kevin Rowlett - 4 years ago

Thanks B-Lat!!!!! YOU DA MAN BRAH!!!!

Warren Hopkins - 4 years ago

And we need to share this one. I've been on the lake with people that had no clue how to drive a boat. Great tutorial sir.

steve pratt - 4 years ago

How about chiming at high speeds any pointers B.Lat? My champion boat really chimes.

David Dickinson - 4 years ago

On older go fast bass boats , champions included , balancing your boat port to starboard is crucial to minimize chine walk.
I installed a large carpenter's level on the front deck of my bullet . Set the boat tilted slightly port side to account for engine torque and it will minimize chine walk.
I would also keep 15-20 1lb bags of lead shot to rearrange to account for different passenger weight.

Brian Latimer - 4 years ago

Seat time and trim. There’s very few boats that you have to drive nowadays.

David Ford - 4 years ago

Great stuff B.Lat!

brad bechly b - 4 years ago

Everyone one does fishing tips, it's nice to see someone do boating tips. Keep up the great work

Daniel Stanley - 4 years ago

You and SMC is my favorite

Buster Merritt - 4 years ago

Great video BLat!!!!!

The Bopper - 4 years ago

Hey Brian...thanks for the tips. I'm a fairly new boat owner and I have a question for you. I have a hydraulic jack plate on my bass boat and honestly, other than lifting it to fish in shallower water and lifting it to exit the water onto the trailer, I don't use it all that much when I'm actually cruising on the lake. Do you engage yours often in conjunction with trimming while actually moving on the water? Thanks in advance.

David Jessee - 4 years ago

One thing to be aware of is the water that's moving across the water pickup holes on the side of the gear case........ you don't want to raise up the motor too high as to overheat the motor from not enough water pressure... don't let the cavitation plate come out of the water. And remember when you make a turn at high speeds and high trim and jackplate high you will blow out your prop! You can easily catch a rake and get flipped out the boat..

Brian Latimer - 4 years ago

I have a video on that. It’s all hull specific. It just depends on your boat

A10 Fishing - 4 years ago

one ur up on plane every 1 inch of raise can increase your top speed. you just have to play with it and find what you like.

Shawn Robertson - 4 years ago

You the man B Lat

Avery Hammack - 4 years ago

How to drive a boat in North Georgia waters in the summer
Step 1: Pull up to the ramp
Step 2: turn around and find another ramp because everywhere you go has a weekend dummy that has no business launching a boat hogging the ramp

Shawn Robertson - 4 years ago

How to drive a bass boat... FLOOR THAT SHIT till you get to the spot!!!

Jerry Dilley - 4 years ago

Great video Brian, what model sun glasses are you wearing?

Brian Latimer - 4 years ago

Wileyx ignite series

Jeff Holland - 4 years ago

A great video for bass boat owners. Driving a bass boat compared to pleasure craft is a whole different beast. It took me a while to figure out much of what you just talked about because I had no one to teach me. Safety first each and every time I get in my boat for me and my passengers.

Brian Latimer - 4 years ago

Thanks for watching! Good luck out there

Roger Heath - 4 years ago

Great vid . I owned a boat 10 years you taught me lots . Be my life coach plz lol

Jamie Brown - 4 years ago

You should also do a video for beginners so they know about common courtesy such as being untied for you back up to the rampand also once you get your boat on the trailer just pulled on up for you start fixing everything and give people room if you can it would be a good subject for video I believe

Robert Rodriguez - 4 years ago

Joining a bass club helped me learn all those things before I even bought a boat. When the ramp is busy, courtesy is very important.

JaySouth 501 - 4 years ago

No pigeon hole, my dude can teach on all things Fishing

Carlosjoel23 - 4 years ago

Awesome video!

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