NOOB!! Mistakes were Made!! Newbie Bass Boat Fails!

Compilation of my bass boat fails as a new boat owner. I'm not perfect by any means. This is my very first boat and I've made some interesting mistakes. nothing major yet! 2017 Skeeter ZX250 Hobie Pro Angler 12 Nativewatercraft slayer propel 13 ############### Hey guys please subscribe to my channel if you are looking for: bass fishing tips and techniques how to catch bass on lakes how to catch bass on ponds how to catch bass in rivers Kayak bass tournaments Kayaking for beginners Fishing challenges Fishing videos Kayak Camping Videos Plastic Worm Fishing Techniques Kayak Fishing Setup kayaking gone wrong kayaking fails funny kayaking ################################# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beyondthebounds-Kayak-Fishing-1664731667145725/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010649506597

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Compilation of my bass boat fails as a new boat owner. I'm not perfect by any means. This is my very first boat and I've made some interesting mistakes. nothing major yet! 2017 Skeeter ZX250 Hobie Pro Angler 12 Nativewatercraft slayer propel 13 ############### Hey guys please subscribe to my channel if you are looking for: bass fishing tips and techniques how to catch bass on lakes how to catch bass on ponds how to catch bass in rivers Kayak bass tournaments Kayaking for beginners Fishing challenges Fishing videos Kayak Camping Videos Plastic Worm Fishing Techniques Kayak Fishing Setup kayaking gone wrong kayaking fails funny kayaking ################################# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beyondthebounds-Kayak-Fishing-1664731667145725/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010649506597

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Paul Atkinson
Paul Atkinson - 5 years ago
Props to you for standing up & owning your " Learning Experiences". So many peeps are TOO GOOD to admit mistakes. I have no shame, and all about accountability. If we live through these shining moments, we can usually laugh about it later. I'm not a bass flogger, I classify myself as more of a passive fisherman. Occasionally I will work trees & structure for crappie. For the most part, I tie up & minnow fish and/or catfish. I've had my share of MOMENTS. The lady that fishes with me often can testify to some of the experiences as well. Things can happen quickly, the best we can do is----the best we can do. I'm HUGE on courtesy at the ramp. Other guys....not so much. Experienced an episode of RAMP RAGE just the other night. Certainly not proud of it, but I had a genuine meltdown on a fashion statement with cap on backwards about previously mentioned COURTESY. I'll bet you 4 dozen minnows that he didn't learn a damn thing. Be safe brutha.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 5 years ago
Thank you i am who i am and its all i can be
Co Ed
Co Ed - 5 years ago
Bla bla bla bla !!!
Robbie Johnson
Robbie Johnson - 5 years ago
My biggest mistake was buying a new boat
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 5 years ago
oh really! Please explain
Maybeso
Maybeso - 5 years ago
I have done most of these thngs as well. And lost buoys tied to the side. Have left the ladder down a lot and dragged it through the water. Forgot to pull up anchor and took off dragging it. All from distractions.
matt campbell
matt campbell - 5 years ago
Fletcher dropped the whole damn boat off the trailer another time
Zorbacci O
Zorbacci O - 5 years ago
just be a dick at the ramp and tell them you need to concentrate. works for me.
Red Dog Media
Red Dog Media - 5 years ago
I forgot to move the concrete block that my trailer jack was sitting on once. It got stuck under the trailer and make this CRAZY HUGE white mark from my house for about a mile.
A friend driving by my house saw it and called me, "I see you took the boat out... took a right toward Black Creek ramp." haha
On my way home I saw it, it was about 12" wide and white as snow leading all the way home.
David Dixon
David Dixon - 5 years ago
does anyone leave the plug in always? after it drains? just re install it in the boat?
jcnpresser
jcnpresser - 5 years ago
Yeah I did all those things. Worst was when I didn’t secure my transom saver properly and hit a bump when going over a bridge and my motor fell down, couldn’t pull over, no emergency lane and was on a parkway so couldn’t stop. Probably ground 3 inches off my skeg. Good thing is my motor don’t rub when I forget to trim it up when pulling out of the lake.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 5 years ago
Dang! First ive heard of that! Sorry it happened to you. We live and learn dont we!?

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Rodney Johnston
Rodney Johnston - 5 years ago
Speak and a leave in a trolling motor down have you ever Broke On your trolling motor well I came up with a solution how to fix the Problem
Rodney Johnston
Rodney Johnston - 5 years ago
It sounds like something I have done
Rodney Johnston
Rodney Johnston - 5 years ago
Only a man commit that hes wrong But shit happened
Rebuilt Hip
Rebuilt Hip - 5 years ago
Forgot why I quit drinking after my second boat.
Serh Hupper
Serh Hupper - 6 years ago
Who films them selves towing a boat
Chris Edrington
Chris Edrington - 6 years ago
Both powerpoles down. Did not pull them back up. Ran 3 miles back to the ramp wondering why the hell I could not get past 55mph. Let off the gas and the boat shot nearly straight up. Wanted to shoot myself for being so stupid. No damage those things are tough as nails. But I always look back before taking off now.
World Weiner Entertainment
World Weiner Entertainment - 6 years ago
Everybody makes mistakes yes.. but THAT many, THAT quick? lol.. good God man
rangerbull
rangerbull - 6 years ago
Launched by myself and tied rope to boat and forgot to tie other end to truck. Backed in hit brakes and boat just floats away. Glad it was summer, had to go for a swim
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh man
David Lowe
David Lowe - 6 years ago
The damn extension cord! I pulled my outlet out of the wall one morning. Now I rig it so if I forget it won't do any damage.
Jayce Garrison
Jayce Garrison - 6 years ago
Power cord has got me too. Everything got pushed to the left side of my garage lol

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Steve Sherrell
Steve Sherrell - 6 years ago
I bet Ive left at least 5 anchors on tge bottom of lakes in my years fishing. Boat feels hung up on something, oh now its not.
chuck cregger
chuck cregger - 6 years ago
Haven't read all comments. Here is a common one, drive the boat on the trailer forget to trim up and trailer out knocking the skeg off the outboard. Don't ask me how I know.
Joe Lule
Joe Lule - 6 years ago
Well thank you first of all....alao i just got my first boat a few months ago. Its an older boat around 1980. I forget to pick up the damn anchor from time to time. But one thing I've realized is that at least im starting out with a boat that cost me a couple hundred dollars i stead of a new one. Thanks for the info
Andy Marshburn
Andy Marshburn - 6 years ago
Everyone that owns a boat has forgot the plug been there twice the crazy thing I forgot my boat was having trouble planning out so lifted the outboard and someone forgot the outboard surrport
manifestgtr
manifestgtr - 6 years ago
The worst, the WORST boating mistake I ever made was as a kid in the 90s. At our summer cottage, the guy next door said “use my crawdad all you want...I never use it” and of course I thanked him profusely (it was a canoe up until that point). Coming back from one trip, I failed to raise the trolling motor in time while coming into shore....SCRAAAAAPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE. The worst part about this is that you’re in shallow water and you’ve scraped into even shallower water so there’s no quick way to fix your fuck up. This thing was not the same for the rest of the summer after that and I didn’t know what to do. As a kid, I had no money to offer, no skills to fix it and no means to get him another one. It’s one of the few stains on my childhood memories spent on that lake and even though he was cool about it, I still felt like I betrayed his trust in a major, major way. It still disturbs me 25 years later. I’ll be cringing about that until the day I die...
flmanusa
flmanusa - 6 years ago
Exactly, you are not alone LOL. I have done the very mistakes you have done through out the years. Thank you for a fun and why not, an instructional video...
richard fell
richard fell - 6 years ago
Not to a dick but that's why I'm glad I started of with a very small boat about 30 years ago . Ya I've done some stupid stuff but never the things you noobs do . I learned over the years as I went from my 9 foot abs plastic boat and many other boats before getting my 20' Stratos with a 200 h.o. All you new guys just jump in to these big boats and don't realize the danger you put your self in .I've seen a lot of accidents both on the road and water that put people in the hospital . I've seen to many accident's on the big O almost every week fishing tournaments . I've seen young guy's that think they no how to drive a boat at high speed's just to lose control crossing another boat's wake. I'm 47 year's old now and it scares me to go out on the water every day and fish with you guy's .
An Assault Rifle
An Assault Rifle - 6 years ago
I bought my first boat last month. This video is full of truth. Going out on boats and being an owner is two different beasts
Alex Blair
Alex Blair - 6 years ago
Just remember those people that are telling you how nice your boat is stop for a second and remember when you were that guy before you were able to get your dont for get wher you come from no matter what all you have in your life God bless stay true stay you........
Peter J. Wierzba
Peter J. Wierzba - 6 years ago
Wreck 'Em Tech!!!

30. comment for NOOB!! Mistakes were Made!! Newbie Bass Boat Fails!

Protective Dad Pranks
Protective Dad Pranks - 6 years ago
Never been on this channel. This video was great!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thank you!
M. BREWER
M. BREWER - 6 years ago
Hell, I've been so rapped up in getting the boat ready, I left on a two day trip and didn't even shut or lock the doors to my house. The boat was ready to go though. lol
latorgator23
latorgator23 - 6 years ago
M. BREWER I like your priorities, but your comment didn’t rhyme.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Dang near told the thieves to come on in..just wipe your shoes off hahaha
Joseph Ybarra
Joseph Ybarra - 6 years ago
I'm planning of buying a small boat. Should I get a Tracker 170 or Mako 17' skiff?
Joseph Ybarra
Joseph Ybarra - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds No specific fish but the waters in the U.S. coastal bays, rivers, and lakes.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Whats your plan for fishing it? Target species? Waters?
SIR Spends-A-Lot
SIR Spends-A-Lot - 6 years ago
You forgot a few others: got excited and left anchor deployed... Lost anchor. Forgot to plug in batteries to wall socket night before and was left stranded on lake without power. Forgot to do check on prop cotter pin, threw prop in 40 feet of water .... 200hp is no good without a prop. Thanks for sharing.
J.B. Ironman
J.B. Ironman - 6 years ago
Non boaters and strange people talking are the worst distraction at the ramp.
Dustin Fancher
Dustin Fancher - 6 years ago
I bought my first boat last year. Have been fine until earlier this week. Just a few days ago, I was telling my wife to always double check to make sure the plug is in before launch, and the outboard is up before we pull out. Right after explaining this during a test start in the driveway to get ready for the season, I forgot to trim the outboard back up before backing it in to my parking spot. Bent the skeg up a little bit. "why wont this go up the driveway?!" (I put in 4x4 thinking I didn't have enough traction). Then it dawned on me. I felt real dumb.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Dang man im sorry to hear that. Definitely the joys of being a new boat onwer. Ive put some good scratches on mine to start the season.
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh - 6 years ago
I have left my motorguide down luckily I was not even on plane yet
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
it sure was hahaha
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds damn that is pretty dumb I have managed to launch my boat and ended up forgetting to put the plug in
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
dang near broke mine coming in to fast on the trailer last weekend...speed is the number one cause...and I count that as a stupid moment for me cuz I know better.
MrDaveB123
MrDaveB123 - 6 years ago
Done them all lol
Matt R.
Matt R. - 6 years ago
I have a new Nitro Z17 and today was its 3rd time on the water, at the boat landing it was getting crowded and while waiting on my friend to back the trailer,so we could load and go home.A jet skier comes by and in a no wake zone wide open. So i scrape of two feet of jell coat in a U shape for 28 inches because i was thrown into dock, now thanks to dumb asses on the lake ,I get to pay more money for a repair. Lesson learned...... I will never hug a dock close again.........
Where'sTheSauce?
Where'sTheSauce? - 6 years ago
First time i took my brand new snowmobile for a test drive (first 100 yrds) I took a header straight through the windshield. -20 and I'm digging in 2ft of snow looking for my shoe that flew off LOL
MY POINT IS no one is immune to mistakes....just hope no one is watching to laugh at you.
Historical Diggers
Historical Diggers - 6 years ago
great video buddy i subbed
Chris Guess
Chris Guess - 6 years ago
Hey do you know how to get the water out if your boat when you forget to put your plug in ?? Crank it up and run down the lake hauling butt and it will suck it out! Ask me how I learned ! Because after the first time I done that a friend told me that work and much faster than the pump. But I was thinking it want happen again and guess what ? It did and before I got into the water to put it in I sucked the water out going down the lake...... The forgetting the straps hooked on the back of the boat is the funniest this g when people are lol at you for sure and yes I have done that as well.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thats awesome!
Johnny Woods
Johnny Woods - 6 years ago
I've done all of the above and then some
K&B Anglers
K&B Anglers - 6 years ago
Great video!! I've done some of these things myself!! Forgot to put plug in, drove off with Jack still down, drove off with cord still hooked in, Hell, I even drove forward after putting my boat under the shelter and forgot to unhook the chains from the trailer to the truck!!! But, we all laugh about it and keep on getting out there!!!!
NelsonCreekOutdoors
NelsonCreekOutdoors - 6 years ago
Yep, I love driving wit my jack down. Multiple times.
NelsonCreekOutdoors
NelsonCreekOutdoors - 6 years ago
Mine hasn't broken yet. Once this year I got all the way to the lake!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Man thats the worst aint it...luckly they dont seem to expensive
C Arter
C Arter - 6 years ago
I replaced the live well pump and forgot to hook the plumbing back up. Turned the pump on, flooded the bilge and finally noticed when the waves started coming over the transom.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Wow thats a first heard for me
finaddict
finaddict - 6 years ago
I was on my way to a tournament with my cousin n he forgot to strap down the boat well. Hit a bump on the freeway n had the boat side off the trailer. It was a little aluminum boat so we were able to put it back on the trailer. Luckily we put the engine n gear in the back of the truck
Rod Royal
Rod Royal - 6 years ago
I had my boat since 01, never had plug out. Don't know why I would ever take it out. Bilge pump drains everything.
teg teg
teg teg - 6 years ago
And another time had my bell flip open and had a rattletrap dragging about 50 yards behind haja
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Hahah bet that was funny...glad you didnt lose the rod!
teg teg
teg teg - 6 years ago
I love this lol describes me. Lol forgot to hook up my gas one time worked on the motor for about 30 minites. And one thing I also did was get stuck in the middle of Guntersville Alabama lake lol

50. comment for NOOB!! Mistakes were Made!! Newbie Bass Boat Fails!

drmrjon
drmrjon - 6 years ago
Are you kidding me? This is the most boring vid on youtube!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I know right!!!!
victor dold
victor dold - 6 years ago
Lol there is a first for every thang for my plus last week with Sun buddy's. Felt like I was rushed form the other boaters pumps work tho lol
Damian Holshouser
Damian Holshouser - 6 years ago
what happened to me and my brother was going fishing was going across a bridge and the boat passed me yes my boat passed me
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
oh man.......oh...
David Dixon
David Dixon - 6 years ago
Potomac river has some tight channels.. water low tide lol
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
David Dixon that it does brother
Joshua Norvell
Joshua Norvell - 6 years ago
I feel your pain. Took my boat out Saturday with my gf and forgot the plug, luckily I was still somewhat on the trailer. Then went out again the next day (mothers day) and took mom of course and after a few hours of fishing and running around Taylorsville Lake we start heading back to the marina and I ran out of gas... trolled back and it took over an hour, smh!!
Joshua Norvell
Joshua Norvell - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds true, she said she still had a good time, lol.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Brightside More time with mom!!
S.O.B. Southern Oklahoma Bassin'
S.O.B. Southern Oklahoma Bassin' - 6 years ago
I forgot the plug on my third outing in my new boat and didn’t realize it until my cup holders started filling up with water! Terrifying experience! I grabbed the plug out of my rear storage compartment and and plunged head and shoulders off the back of the boat to put it in! I thought to myself later... “what if I would’ve dropped the plug into the lake?”
Vex Q
Vex Q - 6 years ago
Happens to the best of us
James Brown
James Brown - 6 years ago
I had my boat come off the trailer while coming up the ramp didn't hook the front strap hook and hit a slick spot on ramp and it grabbed boat come right off sat down on the ramp bout 100 people watching backed up under the front let the roller lift the nose up hooked the winch pulled the front down backed into the water winched it on up . wtf
Matt Waters
Matt Waters - 6 years ago
Thanx for the heads up. Great video! Funny mistakes can and will happen!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Yes they will! Gotta shrug them off and move on!
Bob Smith
Bob Smith - 6 years ago
After 40 yr.'s finally got a boat , ( Older 12 ft. aluminum V ) I will be launching for first time , ( not to mention Solo ) . Just wanted to say thanks for the Tutorial and Positive Reinforcement's , As I'm sure I will be entertaining many other fisherman with Stupid neglects , and Pissing a few off as well .. due to Ignorance .. I'm happy others have commented on their own mistakes as well , we are all not perfect , while learning from those mistakes and laugh them off ( at least I do ) There isn't much humor in the world today , Thanks for sharing everyone !
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Good luck buddy...dont worry it is much easier than you think double check everything maybe go some where with low traffic
WoodCravings
WoodCravings - 6 years ago
I've been in boats (no boat floatation or foam) in the winter duck hunting (15-20°) back in the day, when on several occassions my brother running the motor full speed (plug out to drain excess water buildup in boat - no bilge pump) and stop boat for several reasons only to find out he forgot to put it back in. in a 14' open bow fiberglass boat, she can fill up fast. Drop a plug overboard and inadvertently motor doesn't start and it's man overboard (which in winter can be death). Fortunately and a good tip is you can run that water right back out if you pull the plug and runner at fast enough speed depending on your boat (also in case bilge pump fails). Make sure you have fishing line with carabiner or something attached to that plug if ur reach over the back of a boat so you don't lose that plug when removing it, especially in cold water when fingers are stiff. And a 2nd backup spark plug (seen em blow out of block from failed threads (new motor/plug) and ceramic failure) always a good idea on boats especially given its not unheard of for a plug to come up missing. Depending on your motor, extra cotter pins, sheer pin, spark plugs, bulb pump (also a lot of people don't know a gas can pump bulge is suppose to be at a diagonal or vertical position not horizontal - due to its design for its valves to function properly) and even an ole beat up spar prop (if watching your dollars) might just be what gets you home and off the water. I've over my years seen all the above and more. Written Check lists for leaving home, pre boat launch at ramp, and exit ramp, to leaving boating facility ect lists can save many a headache and even a life... All have certain (some can be critical) items that need to be acted upon. From emergency brake set to make sure vehicle is in gear, plugs. Even knowing the boat ramp can be important to an outing, by knowing how far you can back a boat into the water - which as mentioned can be affected by any given day (water level - particularly tidal). Some ramps via their poor construction or even from prop back wash (gunning motor at ramp to get boat on trailer) which I see a lot of people do as in a few days ago. That backwash effect versus ratcheting your boat on can a will dig out the shore or bottom behind the ramp as will poor construction or even natural errosion - leaving a drop off behind a ramp. What happens is when backing trailer up (particularly in shallower water) your wheel's drop off the back of the ramp. This can case you to be stuck depending on the power of ur tow vehicle and other factors. Particularly if your towing connected to a truck bumper. Bumper have been damaged and even pulled off trying to get the trailer tire/boat back over that harsh drop off. So at least get that boat back off if you can't get er done with normal effort, then trailer the boat. I know thus is a bit long winded but to some newbies and not well seasoned water men - it can be priceless - especially in the cold weather. A quick dog ears on the motor before leaving home especially 1st of the season and long trips can help assure you don't back up a boat ramp and add stress to ur's and others outings - in making sure she cranks at the gitgo. Hope this helps some, after a long fatiguing day on the water - it's easy to get forgetful.
Also for new waters and even ones your familiar with I like IBOATS app (no affiliation) to see what the obstructions and mean water depths are. I understand it can interface with other electronics. This can be especially handy around some boats ramps like one around here where it's really really shallow getting out and tricky long sharp curves and a lot of boaters get grounded not knowing it's lay out. It also has tracking and playback for those on strange waters and up creeks with forks ect. It's a paid app I paid $14. Good luck and have a great safe 2018 boating season.
Tre Outdoors
Tre Outdoors - 5 years ago
WoodCravings that was some good info
J C
J C - 6 years ago
Leesylvania?
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I know that ramp dont think it was in the vid though
Zaphod Whiskers
Zaphod Whiskers - 6 years ago
Bullfrog, Lake Powell.....20' cuddy..... BIG storm coming.... wind blowing like hell..... didn't want to leave it at the transient dock so we decided to pull it out and park it next to the camper.....
Did i mention the MASSIVE storm coming?? Blowing up to like 40mph..... nasty thunder boomers right overhead..... NOT raining YET.... Was in such a hurry to beat that storm..... FORGOT TO RAISE THE DRIVE!! Drug a nice flat spot into my brand new SS prop.....
Yeah, it'll ALL happen at some point!!
Mike Joned
Mike Joned - 6 years ago
First year with my boat kinda sucked because i was so nervous at busy ramps I kinda spent more time on launching and load that season. Kinda like the season when I started using baitcasters that season was birds nest and re line right on the boat . Grateful i learned to get these things in check and RIP LIPS of chunks now. You live you learn if your not learning your not living
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Aint that the truth man thankd for the comments
Mike Joned
Mike Joned - 6 years ago
We all have been there the busy boat ramps are the worst. Your right take your time make sure the boat is ready to launch the people waiting didn't pay for your boat it could be a Z18 nitro or a Bass tracker don't matter your hard earned money is not going to have some stupid thing happen because people are waiting. That's life but with practice and a few times you will be good to go on launch and load . I had a buddy make me a sticker I put on my inner console that say " make sure the plug is in don't be dumb " . Do you think you could do a video on Transducer location and running more then one unite with multiple transducers. I know run one unite at a time but having 3 transducers and a custom transom saver board how far what is the proper spacing and the 3rd one is on the trolling motor . I want the best readings I can get seeing the money I paid for the units . Thanks keep on grinding
Dean Faulkner
Dean Faulkner - 6 years ago
Early morning drive from SW Houston to Matagorda Bay by myself. Launched boat, tied to dock, bought bait, took off for honey hole. About 10:30 was run off the bay by a storm. That’s when I remembered leaving the truck and trailer in the water with the motor running. DOH! (I’m not a morning person)(my initials are DF)
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Hahah made me laugh....first time ive heard that one...but would have been interesting to be at the ramp on that one
Greg Hood
Greg Hood - 6 years ago
Saw the hat, Guns up son.
Mike Haden
Mike Haden - 6 years ago
I forgot the plug one time, with no bilge pump had to run get the car and winch up the boat just enough on the trailer to drain it. Heavy! after drying it out went out had engine problems couldn't get the motor started had to swim for it with my rope line pulling the boat to shore! sucked! This was years ago & now i take my time & make sure the motor is ready to go before getting on the water.
Midge Barker
Midge Barker - 6 years ago
Forgot to put the plug in several times...
Scott B
Scott B - 5 years ago
Ok so I've owned my boat a year and the really only bonehead move was the very first time I launched the boat was on a decently steep ramp. The ice had just gone out and the dock wasn't even in the water yet but I had to take it out for a spin. I get the boat ready and double check everything on the list. What I didn't realize is that my trailer being a roller trailer just how easy the boat would roll back on the trailer. I unwound a couple feet of line from the winch but didn't flip the lock back on. I had put a long line on the bow eye, thankfully. I back up a couple feet and wanted to look at something (know idea what) but when I got out I realized my boat is about 4 feet back on the trailer and that the rope that I had hooked to the bow eye had gotten wrapped around the winch handle stopping my boat from sliding off onto the concrete ramp. It was damn close.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Man just take your time im super excited i love owning a boat and using it! Congrats!
xXTPXx Official
xXTPXx Official - 6 years ago
I work at a gas station in idaho and I seen this guy pull up with a boat. He had his tie rope hanging loose i tried to flag him down but another car ran over the rope just then. Must not have strapped it down good because that boat slid right off his trailer.
Pits McGoo
Pits McGoo - 6 years ago
I've done all of these and more use it as a learning experience and try not to repeat.
Jerk Ass
Jerk Ass - 6 years ago
I never pull my plug unless its rained. That way I never foget to put it in. That's my tip for the day. Don't pull your plug unless its necessary. I see guys all the time forget to put the plug in. And you ask them why they pulled it in the first place... And they don't have an answer. They must think there 50 thousand dollar rig has a leaky hull or something. Idk
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Good tip
Outdoorsman2b
Outdoorsman2b - 6 years ago
I had make a couple of them too. Particularly leaving the straps on and without the plug. At this time, I was happy I had straps on....
David Dixon
David Dixon - 5 years ago
what happened when you left the plug out? pump came on? or what? hit me up.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Straps still make me laugh
Jarrod Whittington
Jarrod Whittington - 6 years ago
I lost a wheel on my trailer because I failed to perform maintenance on my wheel bearings.
Ive done the ole "no plug" drill too.
Oh - and the pin in the trailer tongue latch was a good one he brought up. I actually had a near - miss with that one. I failed to pin the latch and traveled bumpy roads to the lake. When I got to the ramp the trailer was unlatched!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
talk about some scary stuff man!......I dread the day I actually damage my boat...I pray it never happens!
dollarsmakesense11
dollarsmakesense11 - 6 years ago
I don't think that you have failed miserably. Every one makes mistakes, it's the assholes that don't learn from them nor take precautions. I have been boating for 13 years with no casualties. I think that most boaters are so arrogant about having their toys that they put themselves and others in jeopardy. Me? I have a checklist from hitching the boat to my truck to the pre launch and launch procedures. When I have friends along who are bothering me while I am going down my checklist, I politely ask them to shut the f*ck up. I have an excellent driving and boating record due to learning from my mistakes, taking precautions and not being a show off. You are good because you are humble, learn from your mistakes as well and you probably don't go SHOW BOATING!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I ain't here to showboat....I want to keep the boat in showroom condition haha but i'm also here to use it. I just want to fish....and I follow a checklist every time. Thanks for the comment!
Detective Mike Varnado
Detective Mike Varnado - 6 years ago
I forgot to take back straps off while launching boat. Water came over transom. What a F-up.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Lol i remember shoving and being like why wont this boat come off!
Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson - 6 years ago
What about not trimming the motor up when taking the boat out the water and dragging the lower unit on the concrete? Lol
Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds I’ve seen it but never done it, unfortunately I did leave the trolling motor down and now there’s a new motor guide at the bottom of watts bar lake
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thank god i have not done that one yet
Bob Lambert
Bob Lambert - 6 years ago
Man vive been there lmao
Subarubruce
Subarubruce - 6 years ago
Lmao . i swear to God the video clip of this video looks just like me. I wear a white t shirt with black thermal or uv long sleeve underneath all the time. My truck rolled into the lane last year and i just knew that cover pic was me and that this video was a collage of people screwing up. Although my incident was at no fault of my own I'm sure plenty of people own.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Way to own it!
l44va
l44va - 6 years ago
#1 mistake....setting your coffee cup on top of your laptop....huge risk!!!! ;-)
Dave Whitchurch
Dave Whitchurch - 6 years ago
Been there, done that! Hopefully does not happen the next time!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
We try and try
scoffin87
scoffin87 - 6 years ago
A guy in our club showed up at the ramp with a 50 foot extension cord in tow off the back of his boat. It happens...
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh man bet that was a good laugh!
FatBack Fishing
FatBack Fishing - 6 years ago
Cool video!! Subscribed.Getting in a hurry seems to be my problem sometimes.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thanks for the sub...yup can't be in a hurry
BRAD CAMPBELL
BRAD CAMPBELL - 6 years ago
The stupidest one I have done is I fished a tournament in early november last year after I loaded up I stuffed my life jackets in a compartment and pulled the kill switch and didnt realize it. I went fishing on thanksgiving morning and couldnt figure out why I couldnt get my boat to start. I spent like a month messing with it then I was tellibg my 85 year old grandpa what it was doing he said have you checked your kill switch I checked it then felt like a dumb ass lol.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I did this with a chainsaw recently...couldn't figure out why the chain wasn't spinning...told my dad and he was like did the handle guard come back...yup felt like a big ole dummy
Kim Dailey
Kim Dailey - 6 years ago
Every new boat owner needs to watch your video.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Even more sooo they need to read the comments!
Robert Yoder
Robert Yoder - 6 years ago
Forgot to put plug in, I don't have a automatic bilge so when water started coming up under my feet next to the hot foot I realized what had happened. luckily my bilge can pump some water.

I live in Delaware, what's the best fishing in Maryland, don't know if your from their but saw the Maryland flag in your pick. If you had to recommend one pond, Lake , River where would it be?
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Rocky gorge is a favorite of mine, but both the Potomac and upper Chesapeake offer great fishing
charles c
charles c - 6 years ago
Shit happens ! Myself, I'm trucker for 39 yrs so pretrip and post trips come natural ta me which inturn comes in handy with my center console, and I know I mispelled inturn, but one thing I have done since my first boat is put my plug in the evening before, while loading my gear . Very good habit ta get in because you know at the ramp somebody is going ta want ta talk or the ramp is busy or whatever, but the ramp is a good place ta get distracted. FISH ON
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Ain't that how to always goes!
Bob Lillard
Bob Lillard - 6 years ago
Fish by myself alot and I've nearly perfected the launch with a rope tied to the bow of the boat and the trailer, slowly pull the boat up on the ramp (as long as you have a keel guard)., Reason I say almost perfected is you must remember to tie it to the trailer!! I launch my 1 month old Z21 into a lake and sat on the ramp as it commensed to float over a mile before it blew up on a point. Air temp was upper 30s, water mid 30s so I wasn't swimming for it.
Ivy Mcnabb
Ivy Mcnabb - 6 years ago
Shit happens lol
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
That it does
Chester Swing Jr
Chester Swing Jr - 6 years ago
Just proves your human!!! No one got hurt,(except maybe your pride) so it's all good.This video, and all these comments are invaluable to me because I'm getting my first bass boat this year (used, but new to me) As much as I'll try NOT to do these things, I'm sure it's going to happen!!! Tight lines brother!!!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thanks for the comment!
Steve M
Steve M - 6 years ago
I have done all of those things + some
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
We are all human just gotta suck it up and move on.
Randy Indish
Randy Indish - 6 years ago
He forgot about the most common screw up... not tilting your motor up and dragging the skeg up the ramp... did that once... once. Seen it a hundred times.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Lol he did not forget it cuz he ain't done it! Not yet at least...came close once
07slowbalt
07slowbalt - 6 years ago
I was night fishing with my dad as a kid and had to use the trolling motor to navigate to the ramp. Problem was we left the trolling motor down and fired up the engine to drive it on the trailer. You guessed it, we ripped the trolling motor right out of the deck! Freaked us out but I caught it by power cable. Pulled it up and the shaft was bent at a 45 degree angle lol. We had to laugh because it was so dumb. Luckily an insurance claim brought us an upgrade from a 12v to a 24v system which was a huge upgrade 20 years ago. In the end something good came out of something that was such a rookie dumb mistake. Dont you feel better now about your mistakes?
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh man that's serious!
Claude Smoot
Claude Smoot - 6 years ago
I've done all of these except for the broken jack.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Just hope to avoid as many as I can!!
R D Childress
R D Childress - 6 years ago
Ok this could be a little long, but here goes. My first boat was a used 1974 Browning. This boat taught me about really inspecting a boat. Anyway, Father’s Day here in SC. We took the boat out to Lake Keowee for a cookout and a day on the lake with my grown kids and my grands. Well, everything went well until I decided I’d take the boat down the lake by myself to just run it out before getting the family on it. I got out past the no wake buoys and shoved the throttle forward. That’s when I heard a loud “pow” behind me. I turned around and saw water coming into the boat where the transom used to be. The 150 Mercury was sitting at a very odd angle. I shouted to my wife, “I’m sinking!” Her response, “What do you want me to do about it?” Fortunately, there were several boats around who helped me. One towed my boat to the landing while another gave me a lift. By the time they got the boat to the landing, it had capsized. There were about 10 of us in the water righting this boat so I could crank it up on the trailer. I can laugh about it now, but at the time all I could do was lament how $2000 was going to the bottom of the lake! Lessons learned.
Captain Captain
Captain Captain - 6 years ago
Done a few of those myself.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I've been happily surprised with everyone who has come forth! We are all human and make mistakes!
M H
M H - 6 years ago
Your not a dummy it happens to the best of us
Bryan Ambrosat
Bryan Ambrosat - 6 years ago
There are two kinds of people in the world, people who forget to put the plug in, and those that lie about it.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
hahahahaha thats so true!

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BASS SLAYIN' NOOB 86
BASS SLAYIN' NOOB 86 - 6 years ago
I’ve done the trolling motor one time. Hope to never do it again. Moving spots. Friend with me. Strapped the rods down. Fired up the boat and smashed on the pedal. Water spraying everywhere!!!! WTF!!!!!! Finally realized it. Felt so stupid. Luckily it didn’t damage the trolling motor. And just yesterday I made it a little ways down the road and realized I didn’t put the trailer pin in. Gotta slow down sometimes.
Jolly Giant
Jolly Giant - 6 years ago
We were on a big shad school bite and stayed out too late one night, it was dark dark. On the way back in we hit the spot light everything looked good only going about 1/2 mile to go to the creek channel and the boat ramp. We could see cars and car lights on the bridge we were headed too. Buddy in the front of the boat yells and points left Driver "not me" goes right and I watch a Channel marker buoy pass inches from my side of the boat at 40mph. Now we where in a 19ft aluminum boat and I would hate to think about how much trouble we could have been in if we had hit that. We fish in that area hundreds of times but just forgot about that buoy. We did keep the spotlight on the rest of the way in.
Pucker factor 9 out of ten on that ride.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Dang man that's scary
Reg Jackson
Reg Jackson - 6 years ago
Boat is incredible,Stick with the tournaments. I have just started checking out your channel,but i already believe you are the kind of person who will move up the standings faster than the next guy. Fish the methods you are most comfortable and have most sucess with. Relax and dont get caught up chasing baits to use. All the best and i will be following your progress.
dude it
dude it - 6 years ago
you had the bunks in to far ... have them a bit more out and run that boat right up there hitting trailer.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thanks bud that was my absolute first time.......lol you should have seen me trying to find the brake on the boat lol
Raging Bull
Raging Bull - 6 years ago
One day you will forgot the plug.....................great fun
Jay Montange
Jay Montange - 6 years ago
You are like the rest of us , it happens to everybody. At least once all of the above.
Darin Sroka
Darin Sroka - 6 years ago
Forgetting the boat plug has got me a couple of times
The Bopper
The Bopper - 6 years ago
Dude...your scarin' me...is this what Im in for??? lol
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Hahaha learn from my mistakes! Lol but keep a healthy fear and you'll be fine....lol don't reach for the brake pedal!
Dale Reves
Dale Reves - 6 years ago
I left my transom mounted trolling motor down when I fired up the outboard. Just wanted to move upwind real quick....soon as I hit the gas, the TM fell off the back and took a dive to the bottom of the lake. Duh. Now I have a dummy cord attaching the TM to the boat. Live and learn is so true with boats.
Vtach1621
Vtach1621 - 6 years ago
Ah damn. Last year forgot for the first time my drain plug.. Buddy was in the back said "hey bo you got some uh water coming in" I said "what"? Noticed the drain plug on my dash dropped my pole and jumped in the water and,put the plug in. Scariest moment of my life. I shit you not I had a nightmare 3 days ago of doing that again.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Lol the nightmares made me chuckle
Earl Cash
Earl Cash - 6 years ago
I've done all of those thing and more
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I'm afraid to ask about the " more"
Chris Cliff
Chris Cliff - 6 years ago
OK, on the fail theme... Buddy got a brand new boat. I'm there to help him pick it up and go test it out. As we are picking it up from the dealer (I won't say who) the dude going over it is baked as hell. I ask him where the drain plug is as I can see where it goes but nothing is in it. He rambles on about not needing it and so on. I'm like "OK, maybe this is something new".

Needless to say, we drop it in the water and I run the truck and trailer back the parking lot. I get back to the boat to find it partially filled and my buddy in a panic. He realized it was sinking and dove in and shoved his shirt in the hole for the drain plug to slow the process down. Luckily we got it out and went and got a drain plug and life was fine, but it wasn't how one should send a boat out for the first time.
John & Evan's Fishing Adventures
John & Evan's Fishing Adventures - 6 years ago
Just got my first boat & pulled the 'ol forgot to raise the trolling motor screw up. How about - the boat won't start for nothin' and you finally discover the kill switch is on.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
First time I tried the trolling motor I had to call the dealership...thought we flipped so many switches during the look over..we tripped something...little did I know the switch was turned off on the side!!
James Kirker
James Kirker - 6 years ago
at 3:57 has to be salt fork lake! I use that launch all the time.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
That it is!...needed a place I could run the motor when I first picked up the skeeter...very pretty lake...I caught me a bass there too...just wasn't focused on fishin had to break in the motor
Mike Rouse
Mike Rouse - 6 years ago
Forgot the troller motor and broke a bracket and bent the shaft...left the plug out at least twice...flooded the motor at the ramp on a windy day and put her in the reeds
I been there brother
James Mathis
James Mathis - 6 years ago
It's called a "walk around", every time you hook up the boat, are ready to move the boat, launch the boat, or load the boat, you "walk around" and check everything, also check the water at the ramp before you back in, I have found things submerged at boat launches that could damage your boat if backed into.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Excellent advice thanks for sharing.
John Williams
John Williams - 6 years ago
My first rule for launching is, once I have a tie-down strap In my hand, I can't set it down until the plug is IN.
Rollin Nolen
Rollin Nolen - 6 years ago
Ive done all of these more times than i can count on both hands and feet! glad we can all relate, now i dont feel like such a dimwit. When i bought my second boat i didnt have the right hitch size for the drive home and she popped off doing about 55mph down the turnpike, thankfully i had a buddy with to help me lift it back up. last but not least i couldnt figure out why i had no spark coming from the plugs so i took the flywheel off to check the wiring for the stator but i wrecked it in the process. A new one cost me 150 bucks and a day later i come to find the safety shutoff chord was unplugged! Good laughs is the second best part of owning a bass boat in my opinion
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh - 6 years ago
Haven't had anything dumb happen to me yet but I live on a 16 acre horse farm and my friends and I were pulling out of the driveway with our new used horse trailer and my friend takes the turn to tight and knock over the pillar at the entrance of our property and put a huge dent in the trailer fender plus the pillar survived
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds no problem I grew up around horses my parents train horses for a living
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I grew up hauling hay and round bales too...towing I'm very used too, just a noob at owning a boat...thanks for the comment
Ed Holloway
Ed Holloway - 6 years ago
Been dragging a boat around for near 30 years and have done and seen others do everyone of the F---Ups your talking about. Some more than once and can say with all certainty that getting in a hurry and being distracted by others is usually the cause you of them!!
Todd
Todd - 6 years ago
I've had my share of these the worst one was leaving the engine trimmed down after flushing the engine and pulled out the drive snapping the skeg tip off....LOL good video keep up the good work...
Landon Yates
Landon Yates - 6 years ago
I've done many of those plenty of times... Not fun at all lol.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Lol they make me feel like a goober
Rainy Sunday
Rainy Sunday - 6 years ago
First mistake was buying a Skeeter . . . bCB
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Hahaha I looked at BcB...loved them...just not near enough inventory...and I wasn't paying 60k for a 3yr old boat with 300hrs and no warranty...but would love to own one some day
Doctor Bushee
Doctor Bushee - 6 years ago
How bout the classic, forgot to raise the motor up before leaving the ramp.?
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Luckily not yet
woodsnwaterjcd
woodsnwaterjcd - 6 years ago
Thanks for sharing. Ive got several doozies, I guess the classic of all time is not putting the plug in Striper fishing Clarks Hill at night. Crossing the Dam, fish were busting herring all over the place. Launched, hauled ass to the dam and on the third fish stepped of the front deck into three inches of water. Hit the bilge and drove slowly to siphon water back out enough to get back to shore. It was only 130 feet deep and that was the third time I did it. Guess everything is best done in three's.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Hahahaha haters gonna hate....plenty of those types in bass fishing
Dave
Dave - 6 years ago
I'm really enjoying your videos. Keep them up
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thanks bud! its people like yourself that keep me in this game and producing...I like to create for ya!
airkraft1
airkraft1 - 6 years ago
Let me just say my truck didn’t go under water but I will never launch a boat without setting my parking break,EVER, again and I mean EVER
Steve Sherrell
Steve Sherrell - 6 years ago
Keep a wheel chock or a brick in your truck
John Williams
John Williams - 6 years ago
I chock the front wheel. A rope on the block let's me pull it in without stopping when I drive away.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Yikes!!! I helped a buddy and that's what he did, so I just do it too...definitely not all the time though...prolly should
Johnny missfire
Johnny missfire - 6 years ago
If you own and trailer a boat you have done these things.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Hmmm almost to 9k.....my god you are a sad individual. You hate me, and want to troll me seen your type my whole life....just another have not...cuz you did not......as in did not take the steps so you would not be a have not.....and now Just pure jealousy and everyone here can see it...why don't you post your Instagram up here and your Facebook hoss, stop hiding behind the keyboard.
Lunchbox1911
Lunchbox1911 - 6 years ago
First day launching my brand new (to me) 1982 Aluminum boat I almost sank it. Didn't even leave the launch. 4+ inches of water in the boat. This is the day I learned that boats have plugs.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I would love to find a person who has never once! forgot the plug.....better luck finding a unicorn I reckon
Ryan Lloyd
Ryan Lloyd - 6 years ago
Dude we should so hit up some ponds next time I’m around Annapolis. I’m from southern Maryland, and I wanna hit the lake with you sometime!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Cool man hit me up on Instagram
mojoriden
mojoriden - 6 years ago
I've done the trailer pin and no plug. No plug was the worst as I had to jump into the water in winter to save it.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Most definitely
man bearpig
man bearpig - 6 years ago
I forgot the swivel tounge pin , came down the driveway and hit the brakes the whole boat kept coming and hit the back of the truck, trolling motor skeg went right through the back door, and a big dent
InopGauge
InopGauge - 6 years ago
I've made most of these mistakes myself. The only one I didn't hear mentioned was forgetting to tilt the engine up and dragging the skeg fin all the way up the boat ramp when taking it out of the water.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
I sure hope not!
TheBlindkiller85407
TheBlindkiller85407 - 6 years ago
One thats happened to a friend of mine almost every year since he's owned his ranger, he manages to leave the transom saver somewhere on the ramp instead of putting it in the boat or his truck! I die laughing every single time he texts me about it.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh man that is hilarious...I mean i feel bad but dang! We are all goobers myself included
58dorsett
58dorsett - 6 years ago
Buddy put the hitch on the ball, but didn't close the coupling latch. Pulled away from his house, towed just fine. First stop, nose of boat went through camper shell window, (safety plate glass), $285 redo plus custom V notch in tailgate!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Man oh man that really stinks!
Michael7 Cline2
Michael7 Cline2 - 6 years ago
Appreciate your honesty. Started to back my boat back into the water more than once to have it fill halfway full of water..yep forget that plug.
Christian Helsel
Christian Helsel - 6 years ago
Haha man this just brought back some cringeworthy memories. Last year was my first year as a boater so I made every one of these mistakes. You're exactly right though, if you accept the fact that you're gonna make some mistakes it will relieve a lot of anxiety
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Ain't it fun!!!!
TDS Fishing
TDS Fishing - 6 years ago
Haha i left my trolling motor down as well! Ran all the way across the lake with the outboard before i noticed, went to use the trolling motor again, noticed and the prop was gone lol
John Williams
John Williams - 6 years ago
Yup, I lost a trolling motor prop like that too. Water pressure turns it in reverse and holds it against the prop nut, it just unscrews.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Whoa buddy!
CRFHONDARIDER100
CRFHONDARIDER100 - 6 years ago
I done some of these too either in a rush or getting excited to go fishing lol
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Nothing like the feeling of being close to hitting the water
Handberrydea
Handberrydea - 6 years ago
Cool video, I’m guilty of committing a few of those mistakes myself. Just subbed man, good work
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Awesome thank you so much! Got more vids on the way...some actual fishin too hahah
Larry Clark
Larry Clark - 6 years ago
I was so excited had a brand new bass boat I put it in the water and and forgot to put the plug in my wife said we got water coming in the bottom boat I felt so embarrassed what had to pull the boat out let the water drain on a brand new carpet for only having a drain plug three quarters of an inch the water came in awful fast we finally got fishing and we got in a bunch of brim
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Lol it's sad but true ain't it
GettingFish
GettingFish - 6 years ago
Ive forgot to unplug the power cord and then drove a mile and a half with it dragging behind the boat
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Bet you felt like a winner....I know I would be cursin myself good hahaha
RIPPIN LIPZ PA
RIPPIN LIPZ PA - 6 years ago
We have all done some stupid things. I go by- Live, learn, don't do it again.
Danny Schwab
Danny Schwab - 6 years ago
I'll just say good video I won't bother you like I used to but god bless
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
You ain't bothering no one here man. I truly appreciate your support
One Hit Wonders Softball
One Hit Wonders Softball - 6 years ago
I drove all the way to the gas station pulling an extension chord behind me. Lol
Rob Allen
Rob Allen - 6 years ago
I remember when i switched my Minn Kota from 12 to 24 volt i nearly pitched myself out of the boat the first time i used it...
Bootiebodypody AFO
Bootiebodypody AFO - 6 years ago
Just don't talk to no one that's what I do and don't let no one rush me
Chaos Paddlers
Chaos Paddlers - 6 years ago
I literally sit at the marina at the ramp and watch the 40 to 50 boats at tourny time!
Chaos Paddlers
Chaos Paddlers - 6 years ago
Poles not tied down hit a wave just to see your pole fly by you ahah
Chaos Paddlers
Chaos Paddlers - 6 years ago
Hate when the troling motor down spashes in your face haha
Tony S
Tony S - 6 years ago
I've done all of those too
American Made
American Made - 6 years ago
Forgot to lock down trailer coupler to truck hitch, was made aware of this oops when it came off ball, thank God for safety chains. Damage was minimal, put everything back as it should be and still made it the lake.
Austin Bassin'
Austin Bassin' - 6 years ago
So is a co angler some kind of bitch? Get up there and strap them rods down that I left unstrapped BOY!
SpagFishing
SpagFishing - 6 years ago
Austin Bassin' lmao
Austin Bassin'
Austin Bassin' - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds. Yea I didn't think about the kill switch, I'm still in the ol John boat lol
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Austin yeah pretty much lol he ain't got the kill switch
Jordan some german last name:p Blah
Jordan some german last name:p Blah - 6 years ago
First day getting the trailer hitch installed, slid the hitch in to see how it looked etc, got in to talking with someone about bla blah blah.. got home 20 miles down the highway and we forgot about it and the pin, the ball joint was about a half inch from bouncing out, 2nd time out with the boat at a new to us non- paved launch, forgot to install the plug. 5 hours of fishing we were still floating high but had gallons and gallons of water come out once she was on the trailer. (We were trolling 4km an hour the whole day other then ripping the lake at 49kmh. Gotta love a Lund boat.
3rd time out, tried beaching the boat with the trolling motor down, only minor scratches.1st 2nd and 3rd time out forgot to close the air valve on the gas tank for the boat.. nothing spilled out. 4th time out forgot the center strap for the boat and trailer.
4th time out, way back forgot the locking pin on the ball connection, lucky that lake is close on a somewhat smooth highway.. I think jats about it for now lol
4th time out
Lonnie Hollifield
Lonnie Hollifield - 6 years ago
mine, didn't tie dwn my rods dwn while driving dwn the road, lost 2 plug out, I can't swim worth a crap, trolling motor dwn w my 2 stroke at full throttle, hit a sand bar at full throttle, almost lost my fishing buddy that day.
Lonnie Hollifield
Lonnie Hollifield - 6 years ago
Oh forgot my charger once, drug it dwn the road!!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
some people man......it was my first time at the ramp too, my buddy is an experienced boater, so I'm not sure why he was all flustered....I mean we needed to get the straps and everything. I love my boat, I'm gonna take my time and do it right anybody else can wait their turn. I'm not slow at it and I'm a noob. Thanks for the comment tight lines
MagicYaker
MagicYaker - 6 years ago
Great insight to new boat owners. I can relate to having to get comfortable on your new toys before you can really start enjoying them!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
will do.
MagicYaker
MagicYaker - 6 years ago
Awesome! Check out the made in USA KastPro lineup. Brand new made with Spectra fibers.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thanks for the comment bud...I'm gonna review some kast King braid really soon...it's good stuff
glen johnson
glen johnson - 6 years ago
hell just on my new boat i got back December 2017 i have done them all but the plug in the boat and the lights. but give me a little more time.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Lol we are all human huh! Thanks for sharing bud
Fishhunter65
Fishhunter65 - 6 years ago
I've gotten into the habit of putting in the drain plug the night before.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
That's the way right there man have a set routine....I've never forgotten it on my own, just that one time....but 2018 is a new year I got a fresh 365 for more mistakes
Lee Helton
Lee Helton - 6 years ago
I haven't watched the video yet, but I was pretty nerves launching my 1st boat. I backed down the ramp & started to disconnect the freakin trailer! I caught myself as I had the wheel cranked about 1/2 way to the ground. Oops
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh goodness!!!!!!
Wheatgrass vs Wild fishing
Wheatgrass vs Wild fishing - 6 years ago
Funny video brother me and my best bud put the boat in and we are just chilling waiting for the tournament to start and we realized we didn't put the plug in so he had to take a swim under the boat to put it in
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Lol love how you made him take the swim!lol
Fish4Life
Fish4Life - 6 years ago
I forgot my plug in my boat last summer, got pretty far out then cranked up the rpm's and was like WTF why is my back end so low.....shit time to head back fast, that boat must have had 100 gallons in it LOL...
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh that's no good!
Rich Shackelford
Rich Shackelford - 6 years ago
I forgot to lock down the coupler and one time forgot the boat keys at home now I carry a set on my truck keys
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
is it bad I just leave the key in the boat?
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Nate Halstead oh man that would just about do it for me
Eric Guy
Eric Guy - 6 years ago
B.ust O.ut A.nother T.housand
Eric Guy
Eric Guy - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds thumbed up but thumb down to that. Go get those lunkers
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Man tell me about it! Just spending non stop
Sean Turpin
Sean Turpin - 6 years ago
Thanks for this video bro! One of my buddies put 50 bucks worth of ethanol gas into his rod holder, whoops! next, he didn't lock the trolling motor down at 45 MPH and it bounced forward and now you see hairs on his keel. Shit happens! Also always strap down your push pole people lol
Sean Turpin
Sean Turpin - 6 years ago
Well, you are good at it and I and assume the rest of us enjoy the videos away from the same crap over and over again. Thanks again Bro! Come hit the Florida flats sometime!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
YIKES! no problem man I like making content and I'm really trying to be different than the day to day stuff we all keep seeing
BryguyBTB
BryguyBTB - 6 years ago
Good to know I'm not the only one who's done these! Thanks for sharing. And yes, most of these are done by being rushed, or something happens you don't go down your mental check list.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
thansk for watching sir I appreciate it. lots of people who seem to agree with us!
Dan Young
Dan Young - 6 years ago
I was taking my boat out if the water and forgot to trim my engine up and dragged it a 100yards from the ramp. I also didnt put the oil cap another time then trim engine and oil poured all over engine..Its all learning experiences.
Shoe Shooey
Shoe Shooey - 6 years ago
Twice I’ve pulled off the trailer and forgot to take the motor toter off.
Bass R Best
Bass R Best - 6 years ago
Welcome into "The Club"!
mattdidit84
mattdidit84 - 6 years ago
Ive left the trolling motor down so many damn times
Brad Hancock
Brad Hancock - 6 years ago
I’ve done the power cord. Got about a mile down the road before I realized it, dragging the cord the whole way.
Wes Thurman
Wes Thurman - 6 years ago
Yeah, happened to me too. Forgot to unstrap and remove my transom saver. Kept backing up and hitting the brake but my boat wouldn't float off the trailer. Finally got frustrated and pulled back up the ramp and then noticed my bonehead mistake.
ReelinTension
ReelinTension - 6 years ago
Cool video man. I like the channel. Hitting that subscribe button
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thanks bud...I definitely try to do things a bit different
Team TNT striper fishing lake lanier(Trent Hughes)
Team TNT striper fishing lake lanier(Trent Hughes) - 6 years ago
Ya second time out on the skeeter left 1 damn strap on and my dad was driving the truck dump the boat in the water and not paying attention pulled on out so it swung the boat around and pulled the boat up the ramp backwards and destroyed the lower unit and the stainless prop. F****ed up big time $$$$$
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Holy smokes! Man that serious!!!! Real sorry to hear that
ChrisPowellFishingTV
ChrisPowellFishingTV - 6 years ago
I definitely have my fair share of mistakes! Thanks for sharing!
jbryan2
jbryan2 - 6 years ago
I have tried to load the boat with the trolling motor down once. Also bought mine at Wiedas Marine.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
They are friggin fantastic as a dealer!
Daniel Thao
Daniel Thao - 6 years ago
gonna have a good day but boat keys are at home
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Ruh roh!!
Maure Outdoors
Maure Outdoors - 6 years ago
I am a new sub! Thanks for making great videos! We have all left the trolling motor down or the hitch crank! Check my channel out pls
ROBBY M
ROBBY M - 6 years ago
I have left the trolling motor down and started the gas motor more times than I can count in the last 2yrs I have had my boat.
Mid-west fishing with BIG E Crappie man
Mid-west fishing with BIG E Crappie man - 6 years ago
LOL......Man I did almost all of them to
olebiker
olebiker - 6 years ago
We've all done most of these things, but I always seem to do them when there is an audience around.
Terry Gritts
Terry Gritts - 6 years ago
We aren't perfect we all make bone head mistakes!
Michigan Mister
Michigan Mister - 6 years ago
the absolute worst for me? first time putting in my new rig, FIRST TIME camping/fishing Possum Kingdom. that evening was perfect for a night of topwater. absolutely destroyed them for HOURS! (one of THOSE kind of nights) fish turned off late, maybe 1:am, time to go back to the campsite. we had gone SO far and we were lost on a moonless night. no compass/lake map, (everything new) BUT, i had my flood light. ok, no problem? BIG PROBLEM! that lake is so big, and so many little twists and curves, it took us till first light to finally find our wives and trucks!? so damn tired and pissed, we ate breakfast and of course went right back out. that next night i slept like a caveman.
Silver Stacking 101
Silver Stacking 101 - 6 years ago
I tried to launch with safety chain attached.....TWICE......
Bad Mackrel Bass Fisherman
Bad Mackrel Bass Fisherman - 6 years ago
My worst fail: Took my brother fishing for the first time. at the end of the day, I asked if he was able back the trailer down the ramp so I could load the boat. I told him, I can do it if he can't. Of course he said he could do it. This was summer time in AZ, so the ramp is just crazy at 11:00 am. He tried to back up the trailer and then gave up. so my truck is 1/2 way down the ramp, everyone is pissed off, so I tie the boat to the dock, run to the truck, back it up, hit the emergency brake and hop out. run to the boat, load the boat, clip the boat, get in the cab of the truck and then I see it.....my truck was in reverse.....can't believe how lucky I was that my truck and trailer just didn't back itself into the lake. that could have ruined my day.....

Other annoying fails in my first year of owning a bass boat...forgetting to remove the motor toter, forgetting to turn the master power switch on (realize this as I am floating off the trailer), can't get the boat to start and then realize the kill switch is not engaged, trying to take off with the engine fully trimmed (bow goes straight up in the air). I am pretty good now, haven't had these fails for quite a while but I do forget the plug about 1 of every 10 trips, but I had a remote plug installed, now I just go to the back deck and close it.
John Williams
John Williams - 6 years ago
Yeah I loaded my boat one night and realized the reverse lights on the truck were on... That was the last time I ever left the dogs in the truck while I launched or loaded.
5280 Bassin'
5280 Bassin' - 6 years ago
I got lucky, partially. My boat has a remote drain plug, but it has the old plug too. Colorado law is you have to have the plug pulled or you can get a ticket. Got chewed out at the ramp once for not pulling the old manual plug. I'll probably put it in and point out the remote plug if I ever get stopped.
Bad Mackrel Bass Fisherman
Bad Mackrel Bass Fisherman - 6 years ago
Get a remote plug installed. Cost about $150. When you forget to put the plug in, you won't have to pull the boat out. Surprised your boat doesn't already have it.

http://www.boatstore.com/flow-rite-mpa-rdp-006-remote-drain-plug-w-6-cable.html?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=18283950120&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJbTBRDkARIsAIA0a5MJS0LWyR-KteESfr8N6bLoeWXu5WEUPbjpTYCWVjd2sTBlsJG2gi8aApvDEALw_wcB
NorthEastbassin
NorthEastbassin - 6 years ago
Hey man love your vidz ... watch you all time what system do you make ur vid ?
John Burton
John Burton - 6 years ago
I put the plug in at the house helps me remember
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
luckily that has been a one time thing! I still laugh about it though. I circle the boat no less than three times now....ain't fool proof....but still really helps
Andy D
Andy D - 6 years ago
kayak fail, managed to launch and get in the water only to look back at the shore and see my paddle
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
oh that made me chuckle a little bit imagining your face
Bass Dojo
Bass Dojo - 6 years ago
I've done all those too. I knew I had some other humans out there.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
love the name and logo man! I share a lot on my channel and really just hope everyone can learn. I'm a real person. Only way I know how to be.
Mid-Ohio Outdoors
Mid-Ohio Outdoors - 6 years ago
Until I watched this video I thought I was the only idiot doing these things. Ive done all of these and more... Hit a submerged tree in 13 feet of water, dragged my motor up the launch twice, dragged the jack, didnt unlatch the boat from the trailer, and overflowed the live well into the engine compartment. lol
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
yeah brother too many people out there try and pretend their stuff don't stink!
Chris Ullrich Fishing
Chris Ullrich Fishing - 6 years ago
Ive left the power cord plugged in before .. got onto the highway people were flashing their lights at me i look in the mirror and theres a 40 ft extension cord being dragged behind my boat LOL another one .. water temps in the high 40s fish were biting very good launch the boat and only let the motor warm up for a minute or two race to the first area . The whole boat shakes and the motor lost power .. cold seize on the motor they had to rebore for a new piston $2,000 fix.. that was my first spring with a big fiberglass boat, needless to say i warm my motor up for 10 minutes everytime i take the boat out
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
oh man!!! thats great....gotta love that feeling too! if it just wasn't sooo dang fun we might not be in soo much of a hurry!
Tomm Warneke
Tomm Warneke - 6 years ago
My newest dog gone it, we like keeping our boats nice, so winter Boat project. Replaced nasty nuts on transom hardware. Yep tried doing a metric nut on a standard bolt, stripped the dog out of it. I salvaged it, but what’s next on my screw up list. Lol
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Aye Carumba! i'm working on some of those winter projects myself.
lee syooj
lee syooj - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds yeah that tends to be the case at everything ramp when you have boats start lining up. I was once in your shoe too, but now I prep everything the night before.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
you know I really could do that......we just got there and there was really no prep area.....as soon as we rolled up so did the other boat....he got all flustered started rushing me.
shue xiong
shue xiong - 6 years ago
I’ve made the mistake of taking off with the trolling motor down too. Broke my shaft in half. But I think one of my most embarrassing mistakes was getting up from my seat with my pfd and safety lanyard still on, backed up my truck, went back in the boat and I couldn’t get the boat started. After about a good 5 minutes, I finally realized that the annoying string that kept getting tangled around my arm was my safety lanyard for my kill Switch.
5280 Bassin'
5280 Bassin' - 6 years ago
I did the opposite. I drove to my first spot, put it in neutral, was excited to catch 'em, jumped up to get to the deck and the cord was in just the right position that it tripped me and I fell face first onto the step to the front deck.
Jordan some german last name:p Blah
Jordan some german last name:p Blah - 6 years ago
Lol first time out we tried starting the boat for a good 10 min. Checking the gas air valve pumped the primer looked at the gey start wiring etc it was a brand new 2017 murcery 40. In a brand new boat!! We were like omg wtf is it us? Or is there something wrong with the boat! Then realized, we had it in drive not neutral. And it was a fairly quite busy early summer afternoon.. uuugh the thought of it
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
that dang cord....in my first tourney I stood up was a bit nervous and my co-angler looked at me and said....you are new to this Huh?
Just Fishing TV
Just Fishing TV - 6 years ago
Love it, ​bro, as always you tell it like it is. Did the power cord thing once. Trolling motor down during a tournament which ripped off my transducer bracket LOL.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
We are all human.....too many people can't deal with failure or mistakes these days. Heck thats what truly motivates me.
videojoe7
videojoe7 - 6 years ago
Upcoming laptop fail, if something's in the cup... Just a thought..
Curt Blocher
Curt Blocher - 6 years ago
hahahaha I saw that!!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
hahahhaahahah......need to replace it anyway! but good one.
FishNFoolLures
FishNFoolLures - 6 years ago
I forgot to unhook my cord to the battery charger and had it hooked into the cleat on the boat and drug the cord 3 miles down the road to the pond I was fishing. When i got the the lake I found the charger hooked up but no power cord, so i figured it pulled apart at home. I fish for about 4 hours load the boat up and driving out the primitive road that goes down to the lake I find my 100 ft power cord in the road. It has a little road rash, but still in good shape and I still use it. lol
Kay Sutton
Kay Sutton - 6 years ago
Gold
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Classic right there....bet your first thought was like ...hmmp someone lost a cord......then like wait a second...... UGH! that someone one was me!!! followed by some personal name calling.
Robert Ramirez
Robert Ramirez - 6 years ago
First time ever towing and on my first boat, forgot the trailer pin. Coming out of gas station driveway, boom! Trailer popped off the hitch ball
Robert Ramirez
Robert Ramirez - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds oh yeah, it doesn’t stop there. I can’t make this stuff up. The boat trailer takes a standard 2” ball
My hitch had something like a 1 1/2 or whatever next size down is. Long story short some good samaritans helped me and got me squared away
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh man I would poop my pants after I cried hahaha
acnjshink
acnjshink - 6 years ago
Lou,

Great info, never look at it as a fail it's only a mistake. Hopefully we will never make the same mistake more than once and we learn from them. The most important thing is not making mistake that ham someone or ourself all other we can laugh about and keep it moving, be safe Bro.
clay davis
clay davis - 6 years ago
Leaving fish finder at home.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
yikes! need those! thank goodness mine are flushmount would be one more thing! ahhahah
In_Shape_Angler _
In_Shape_Angler _ - 6 years ago
Thanks for sharing. I have so many worries about being a Noob. We live and we learn.
In_Shape_Angler _
In_Shape_Angler _ - 6 years ago
BeyondTheBounds great words of encouragement. Thanks again!!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Actin_Bass _ it can be scary especially when she's your favorite thing in the world!...but don't let that fear stop ya....pack on the insurance and warranty and get out there!!!!
Central Coast Bass
Central Coast Bass - 6 years ago
I've made a few with my first boat I had, most like yours. Nice video. - Scott.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Thanks for spreading the word
Aredd Fishing
Aredd Fishing - 6 years ago
Love the video! cool your launching around me bell heaven is right down the street
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Aredd Fishing nice bro I promise I'll give you a shout this year!
Bass N RN
Bass N RN - 6 years ago
Thanks for this video.I am a first time boat owner andhave felt dumb for doing some of the same things .
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Bass N RN lol I remember reading some of these and thinking oh that will never happen to me! Blahahaha boy I was wrong!
Ken Edmunds
Ken Edmunds - 6 years ago
Forgot to raise the big motor when pulling up the boat ramp...dragged the skeg through the rocks, and of course.....forgot to put the plug and flooded my battery compartment.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Ken Edmunds oh man that's the worse sorry to hear that.
Jacob D
Jacob D - 6 years ago
I was out on the lake one time and decided to head in. Got about 15 feet from the pier beside the ramp, and the boat made a hard right turn. So I backed up and tried again, same thing. Tried that about 3 times before I realized I was dragging the damn anchor. Felt like a idiot.
Strike City DMV
Strike City DMV - 6 years ago
Justin Lucas just posted a video on Instagram of him backing his boat up in the garage an he left a pole in the ground.. rolled right over..busted rod.. he said tip for the day clean all your rods up when backing your boat in
Bassin NW503
Bassin NW503 - 6 years ago
I feel better now... Sometimes I feel like I am the only person who has ever done any of these things. (I've done them all. At least once, maybe more. *not an admission to anything!*)
Ernest Cole
Ernest Cole - 6 years ago
We’ve all done the same things brother.
Ernest Cole
Ernest Cole - 6 years ago
As long as you don’t forget the plug or forget to unstrap the stern from the trailer you will be ok.
Pits McGoo
Pits McGoo - 6 years ago
I've done all of these, but I heard a story from several guys about a new boat owner who could not get his new ski boat up on plane so he called the dealer who was close to the lake met him at the ramp No wonder the trailer was still attached to the boat now that's really stupid if it's true anyway it's a good story.
Strike City DMV
Strike City DMV - 6 years ago
It happens to the best.. stay positive an move past it.. it won't stop us from fishing
Clinton Henderson
Clinton Henderson - 6 years ago
Left the straps on my Ranger when someone interrupted my routine. Check. Plug left out. Check. Left troller down. Check. Boat enough and you will have mishaps.
Team Wagy
Team Wagy - 6 years ago
I would have bet everything you would have mentioned leaving the power poles down. The sheath on ours is cracked multiple times from it lol. The pole hasn't snapped though. That shryrock part was hilarious
Pringals
Pringals - 6 years ago
This past year was my first year ever owning a bass boat as well. Bought my VT 17 Crestliner in June 2017. Here are my 3 biggest "learning" issues...
Trip 1, Couldn't get motor to start, then realized after a half hour of WTF's, I didn't have the kill switch lanyard plugged in.
Trip 2, had a great day, went to load up the boat, but had trailer backed in too deep. Didn't know, and was frustrated why I couldn't get the nose up on the post.
Trip 3, Forgot to trim the motor up pulling out of the water and away from the launch ramp at the end of the day. A guy chased me down and pointed out how my skeg was dragging.

Can't wait for some pre-spawn action!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh man I'm itching for the ole pre-spawn!!!! Heck we just need a thaw to happen right now...I intend to get out and run more Potomac waters prior to the grass coming up
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Lol I had one strap too! People tend to ask loads of questions when it's their first time with ya or while you are loading and unloading. I do enjoy the boat compliments though.
Gary Boone
Gary Boone - 6 years ago
The 2 sayings that I know...
"Just add YET to the end on anything you say you haven't done.."
And. "Those that HAVE, those that Will, and those that LIE."
Plugs out.. First time using a buddy's boat at a busy deep creek ramp..alone. Second time... Same boat, but HE did it.. I was parking the truck and I hear him yelling to bring it back.. About 44 degree water and he's in to his waist trying to hold the thing up and get the plug in and I run in to my man parts to hook up the strap.... That was a LONG day.. It's amazing how fast they go down with those small holes ;)
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
People just need to come to terms we aren't perfect....and it's okay to make mistakes.
BassGeek
BassGeek - 6 years ago
Man we all brain farts. Heck I bought my first bass boat after years of fishing out of jon boats. Well me and my fishing partner who pushed 550lbs and myself (I push 300lb) ran that thing for 2months without putting the plug in. Heck I didn't know a bass boat had a plug back then. lol Thank god those bilge pumps worked.
Nate Halstead
Nate Halstead - 6 years ago
Did she run 10 mph faster after that?
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Holy moly!!!! That's awesome lol
kory faulkner
kory faulkner - 6 years ago
I have done the same things! Forgot to unstrap the boat more then once when unloading. Also ran with trolling motor down. Done it all! If some says they have never done it they are lying. Good video
Aliex Folgueira
Aliex Folgueira - 6 years ago
Ohh yeah we also left the security chain on the trailer wheel on lol
Aliex Folgueira
Aliex Folgueira - 6 years ago
We went out yesterday, second day on a boat by ourselves hehe and we left the trailer front wheel on hehe lol
Aliex Folgueira
Aliex Folgueira - 6 years ago
Nathan T. Hahahahahah like I care what you think, later dude gotta have some breakfast bye
Aliex Folgueira
Aliex Folgueira - 6 years ago
Nathan T. Forgot to ah hehehe he, wait more hehehe hehehe
Aliex Folgueira
Aliex Folgueira - 6 years ago
Nathan T. Dude why are you so insecure??? Maybe you feel like a 10 years old girl, actually she is probably stronger than you.
Aliex Folgueira
Aliex Folgueira - 6 years ago
Nathan T. What the hell is your problem???
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Excitement of the day just gets ya sometime
David  Cates
David Cates - 6 years ago
I have a camp here in South Mississippi where i love going to on the weekends in the spring and summer i really love bass fishing the creeks and rivers close to my camp me and a few of my buddy was going fishing we drove my bass boat to the fishing camp got some drinks and ice we see these guys in the parking lot with a new pontoon boat we talked with them it had a 50 horsepower mercury on it and we left to get our stuff fixing to go out fishing so we left and we are fishing the creek here comes the pontoon boat and they come up to us and said something is wrong with the boat the salesman told them it would do around 40 miles per hour they said it will not plane off we look down they are still on the trailer is under the pontoon boat need to say the axles are gone we help them i found the axles and got them put back under the trailer for them
Yadi Yada
Yadi Yada - 6 years ago
That's the best fishing tale I have ever heard.
Gage Benson
Gage Benson - 6 years ago
Trogdor The BurninaTor does it lol?
Trogdor The BurninaTor
Trogdor The BurninaTor - 6 years ago
Makes more sense now, Thanks. That is one crazy story. Sure hope the owner of the pontoon really thanked you
David  Cates
David Cates - 6 years ago
Trogdor The BurninaTor me and my buddy used two long metal poles to find the axles and when we found the axles i when down and put a cable on them and pulled them in with my boat then got them out of the water at the boat ramp i when to my house and got all of my welding equipment and welded them back under the trailer
Trogdor The BurninaTor
Trogdor The BurninaTor - 6 years ago
How did the axle's "gone" and how did you find them, put them back under the trailer?
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Oh dear god!
Terry Doner
Terry Doner - 6 years ago
I have had all of them happened to me before
red red
red red - 6 years ago
Locally I haven't done any of those yet yet
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
U da man keep it up I hope you never do!
Bobby Swain
Bobby Swain - 6 years ago
Havent forgot to unhook your nose yet and back off the trailor with 50ft of strap? Its coming...hahaha
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
You know I never count anything out of the realm of possibility anymore
Pringals
Pringals - 6 years ago
I did that too. haha. I usually let it slack a bit as a fail safe backing down the ramp, but this one time, I didn't lock in the latch pin and when it hit the water, the thing just kept going till there was no more winch cable. Took forever to wheel that all up nicely. haha
Charlie Spence
Charlie Spence - 6 years ago
I always forget something when other people are “trying” to help. I just ask them politely to worry about their stuff and I’ll take care of mine.

I am very particular on how I pre-check for launch and also when we get back to the fish camp. I start inside the boat first making sure everything is turned on and stored. Then work the outside. The load up! Maybe takes a few more minutes...but it’s worth it.

Wreck Em Tech!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Heck yeah Wreck'em!
FishyMacaroon6
FishyMacaroon6 - 6 years ago
While trying to trailer our boat, my dad hopped out of the truck to attach the front hook, forgot to put the truck in park. Luckily he managed to jump back in and get a foot on the break when it started rolling.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Close save right there!
Mike Barbieri
Mike Barbieri - 6 years ago
I have done all of those things and you really think no one else has done them. You feel so stupid. Thanks for sharing. You keep it real. Thank you for your time and God Bless.
Bassin NW503
Bassin NW503 - 6 years ago
Yep, I've done each and every one of them. And felt like an idiot each and every time.
505 Outdoors
505 Outdoors - 6 years ago
I've been there and done that haha
Tuscaloosa BassAssassin
Tuscaloosa BassAssassin - 6 years ago
Thanks for sharing Mr. Martinez! I don't have a boat anymore but when i first got mine, I did all those things and then some! I think the worst one I ever did was forget that boat plug!! Almost lost my boat. But this will hopefully help someone else and they won't make some of the mistakes we did...lol
John Henry
John Henry - 6 years ago
Hey, we've all done it at one time or another and you're absolutely correct! we have our routine and we get distracted and miss something. The worst i've seen is someone trying to power load and the water level was lower... what happened... their nice new prop didn't look so great after a few times hitting the concrete!
Ryan Bess
Ryan Bess - 6 years ago
Been there before, driving with the trailer jack down. Laugh it off and move on.
Kevin Mcgibney
Kevin Mcgibney - 6 years ago
It happens to us all. I have had bass boats for 25 years and I still do all those things Lou. If someone tells you they dont there lying.
Hollywood T
Hollywood T - 6 years ago
Kevin Mcgibney No, it doesn't happen to us all. Saying so doesn't make me a liar, either. Denying that it's possible to not make these mistakes, means you live in loser denial.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
That's awesome to hear you say! Thanks!
Kim Dailey
Kim Dailey - 6 years ago
Great tip to do the boat walk around more than once.
lojo.fishing
lojo.fishing - 6 years ago
no boat for me lol
Rod Royal
Rod Royal - 6 years ago
Left hold down straps on one time. Worst was, I was used to having a partner in the boat. Drop off boat and pull away. Was taking my young buddy fishing. He asked if he should just hold onto rope. Told him leave it attached to trailer because I didn't want the boat to get away from him. Dropped off boat then thinking he was in boat, pulled away. Drug boat halfway up ramp before rope broke. Luckily, he's a big kid and could help me get boat back on lake. Swore him to secrecy. We still laugh about it.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Rod Royal hahaha it just part of it ain't it!
jondebruler
jondebruler - 6 years ago
Hey Leo funny great video. Was wondering how you launched at rocky gorge maybe a idea for a video
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
jondebruler lol the time I left one of the straps on was the gorge. But gorge is really easy...unless water is super low....and it got close this year where the trailer was in mud..
Ricky Bobby
Ricky Bobby - 6 years ago
Hey bro do you remember the story about the tortoise and the hare ? Slow and steady wins the race. Forgot about the rest of the crowd when your going through your checklist... sorry but I’m a safety director at work and I live that life at home as well. Safety first man. The fish will be there when you get there !
Jim Dvorovy
Jim Dvorovy - 6 years ago
Ricky Bobby
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Ricky Bobby still learning but I'll get there!
Russell Oliphant
Russell Oliphant - 6 years ago
Sweet Skeeter dude!
Gene Self
Gene Self - 6 years ago
Done all those except the drop cord. But one I'll never forget or forgive myself for is taking off the rear seat to open one of the doors and didn't put the seat back in the hole. Yep, lost it somewhere on the road. Still haven't got another one. I hardly used it anyway lol
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Gene Self was running and hit a hard wave lost my first net!....thank god it missed my face...I ugly enough!
Billy Noles
Billy Noles - 6 years ago
Speaking of Kentucky Lake that my home lake if you get in this area message me and we will try to catch a few
David Jessee
David Jessee - 6 years ago
Billy Noles I'm from Russell county, lake Cumberland ky
Andrew Duncan
Andrew Duncan - 6 years ago
Billy Noles I live 5 miles frome there and my grandad lives on it
Corrosive Cookie
Corrosive Cookie - 6 years ago
Owensboro here
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Billy Noles man now I wish I was doing the national championship...I love fishing Kentucky lake
Billy Noles
Billy Noles - 6 years ago
Hey how about when I tryed to unload and my straps were on I was like why in the h$ll won't this boat come off the trailer
Lucas Walker
Lucas Walker - 6 years ago
This is one of the funniest things to hear. And you say to yourself I'm glad I'm not the only one. Billy Noles your my hero buddy
Donnie Smith, Jr.
Donnie Smith, Jr. - 6 years ago
I seem to do that the 1st trip in the boat for the year. 1st time I cussed so much a lady call the city police.
Steve Weller
Steve Weller - 6 years ago
That's the one lol
Maure Outdoors
Maure Outdoors - 6 years ago
Billy Noles oh man been there done that!
Daniel Walker
Daniel Walker - 6 years ago
Billy Noles done the exact same thing. Backed up so far that the trailer wheels went beyond the boat ramp. Forgot to unhook the front strap.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Billy Noles lol I pushed real hard too!! Hahahahaha
MA Kayak Bassin'
MA Kayak Bassin' - 6 years ago
Yup. Done most of these things. The trolling motor down is the worst when you get going. At least on my boat, once you hit a certain speed, a ridiculous amount of spray comes over the bow. Funny on a warm day, not so funny when it's cold and windy. Haha.

I've also driven away with the electrical cord still attached. Twice!

Have you pulled the boat out of the water before turning the motor off? I've done that a few times. =(
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
MA Kayak Bassin' lol we are all goobers!!!
Bobby Long Fishing
Bobby Long Fishing - 6 years ago
I can’t even remember how many times I have pulled the power cord down the street because I forgot to unplug it.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Bobby Long Fishing it's making me feel better hearing these things....lol I had two clip lights dragging...it was funny
Tim Gallagher
Tim Gallagher - 6 years ago
Too funny. I only have a jon boat and have made some mistakes.  A buddy was so bad he made a list and laminated it.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Tim Gallagher Ahhahahahahah that's funny right there
jondebruler
jondebruler - 6 years ago
Cool video
PulzeGaming
PulzeGaming - 6 years ago
The aul forget the boat plug one haha gonna happen few too many times to everyone
Riffle Nut
Riffle Nut - 5 years ago
If you are taking the boat out all the time just get a self bailing plug and you don't have to bother with the plug
Steve Sherrell
Steve Sherrell - 6 years ago
When i was cruising across the lake and happened to look down and see water at my feet on a nice sunny day, I knew I forgot the plug!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
PulzeGaming and when you hear it you think oh that will never happen to me!
Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson - 6 years ago
I think Ive done all those things.. that’s just part of boating regardless of what anyone tries to claim! I do worse with Kayaking.. It’s almost a given I am going to forget something, so I have made a point of gassing the truck up the morning of the fishing trip so while I am there I can figure out what I missed this time.. lol
joshua vinson
joshua vinson - 6 years ago
Here is one, forget to plug your trailer lights in get 50 miles down the road realize that the lights aren't coming on go to plug em in , but the cord was dragging so now no lights for that trip.
Maure Outdoors
Maure Outdoors - 6 years ago
Eric Nelson never fails I get to my first spot and I forgot something at home! Or my lights on in the truck!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Eric Nelson Blahahhahaha yup always something!
Steve Worrell
Steve Worrell - 6 years ago
If your not a SPACE CADET you will only do these things once.
Maryann Blankley
Maryann Blankley - 6 years ago
pack of the unscented baby wipes works better no worries about getting wet and they clean you up better.
Brett Caudwell
Brett Caudwell - 6 years ago
Fishing 4 Reel (For I.
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh
Fishing the midwest with sheamus walsh - 6 years ago
Fishing 4 Reel o
John Williams
John Williams - 6 years ago
My boat passed me on the street...I slowed down and watched the boat roll past on my left. Luckily into a driveway and came safely to rest in a front lawn.
TheBIGcountry67
TheBIGcountry67 - 6 years ago
Oh c'mon now ya'll..A CORN COB !!!!..Yes way better than any toilet paper, leaf , stick or poop kit !..A CORN COB really digs in and gets you clean. Then rinse it off in the lake and toss it in the glove box. You can even toss it the cooler if you want a cool deep cleaning on a blazing hot summers day. I keep a CORN COB stuck to a nail and board in every bathroom in my house ! Easy to make, just cut a board and nail a barn nail through the bottom. Stab your COB on it and your ready to wipe anytime ! You can even make a CORN COB necklace for hunting or hiking !..A lot you can do with your COB ! Make a CORN COB holster and practice your quick draw in the mirror and impress folks when your out and about !
It's dishwasher safe too !..or when you wash your boat,have your fishing buddy,wife hold it out and give it a good high pressure blasting...!
shred5
shred5 - 6 years ago
Wow! I'm glad that turned out okay, I would have guessed you may have wrecked your boat or worse!
Robert Papp
Robert Papp - 6 years ago
toilet paper! yes! almost the most important! :D my fault was that, the 2stroke engine does not need choke when it is warm... oh my gosh, the few first time I sucked.. typically noob user without brain.. :D
Roxanne Lubinsky
Roxanne Lubinsky - 6 years ago
Thanks 4, my buddy and I have enough escapades in fresh water. We hire The Guy for the salt down here in the Palm Beach area. I'm only half Polish but it must be the top half.
Roxanne Lubinsky
Roxanne Lubinsky - 6 years ago
The good; the retractable cables held. The bad; they're no longer retractable.
Roxanne Lubinsky
Roxanne Lubinsky - 6 years ago
Lost 
Mine came off the hitch at 70 on the expressway. Yep, we ASSumed the Bass Pro "technician" was right when he hitched it on the "2 inch" ball that wasn't quite 2 inches.
Fishing 4 Reel
Fishing 4 Reel - 6 years ago
Jack Patzke what?
Jack Patzke
Jack Patzke - 6 years ago
Fishing 4 Reel
Mike M
Mike M - 6 years ago
Dude Wipes
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Fishing 4 Reel lol luckily a company sent me some shit kits for my boat they are awesome!
Carl Birdsong
Carl Birdsong - 6 years ago
Haha love it . I could a 30 min video on all goofy things I do and I only kayak fish . We are all only human . Spring is getting closer man I know your excited about the tournaments . I hope it’s a good season for ya
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Carl Birdsong I forgot a drive once and the seat several times!
James Barron
James Barron - 6 years ago
The older you get the more you'll screw up by being forgetful. Wait until you leave your boat keys at home. After that day they now stay with my truck keys
5280 Bassin'
5280 Bassin' - 6 years ago
I do have kids, they are 8 and 10. I've been lucky that they haven't messed with it much. I'm more afraid one of their friends will do something.
James Barron
James Barron - 6 years ago
5280 Bassin' if u have little kids beware. My fishing buddy, when he was little, started his dads boat n the yard and was reeving it up without water cooling it and blew the motor. His dad was at work. He never told his dad
5280 Bassin'
5280 Bassin' - 6 years ago
My boat stays in my garage, so the keys stay in it. I do need to make another set though.
pignjig17
pignjig17 - 6 years ago
I have the same boat as out of bounds except mine is a ZX190 in the F color scheme. I too forgot the boat keys at home 35 miles away. They now stay in the truck console permanently. I have done all those things except the power cord.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
James Barron talk about a bad day!
Cuong Nguyen
Cuong Nguyen - 6 years ago
Can you make a video of unexpected expensive/expenses to watch out for, for new boat owners? Thanks
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Cuong Nguyen absolutely! I filmed something along these lines but didn't release cuz just didn't feel like dealing with the haters...but I've got a collab in the works with an FLW pro and we are gonna talk about some of these things...thanks for the idea I promise you I will make a vid on this topic
Anthony Ganczewski
Anthony Ganczewski - 6 years ago
Everybody makes mistakes. Thanks for sharing so that other new boat owners can learn from others mistakes.
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Anthony Ganczewski my pleasure....too many people trying to be perfect.....life ain't photoshopped. Crap happens just gotta deal with it
Blank
Blank - 6 years ago
Damn 50 views already
Ryan Stager
Ryan Stager - 6 years ago
2nd time I took my boat out I dropped my rod locker hatch closed and didn't realize I had a fishing rod stick out...... snap! right it half lol!
Beyond The Bounds
Beyond The Bounds - 6 years ago
Ryan Stager ouch! I actually have insurance that would cover that! Hahaha

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