Tips and Tricks for Launching and Retrieving a Trailer Boat

Launching a boat, and retrieving it at the end of the day, are pretty easy—once you get used to the process. But for new trailer boaters, this can be a stressful experience. Check out this video, part of the boats.com Ram trailering series, to see how it's done at the boat ramp. Watch our other trailering videos: Trailering a Boat on Sand and Mud Towing in Mountainous Terrain – Hills Make it Harder What to Look for in a Tow Vehicle Read more on boats.com: http://www.boats.com/boat-content/2015/06/tips-for-launching-and-retrieving-a-trailer-boat/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/boatsdotcom For more boating videos, visit http://www.boats.com. boats.com features boat reviews, how-to videos, special features, and information about new boats, boats for sale, and boating products—usually with a dash of fun. Our reviewers test the features, performance, and specifications of each boat, searching out the hidden details for a critical evaluation. If you're shopping for a boat, we want to help you make the best choice. And if you're just looking, we'll try to make it fun too. Subscribe to receive notification of new videos.

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Launching a boat, and retrieving it at the end of the day, are pretty easy—once you get used to the process. But for new trailer boaters, this can be a stressful experience. Check out this video, part of the boats.com Ram trailering series, to see how it's done at the boat ramp. Watch our other trailering videos: Trailering a Boat on Sand and Mud Towing in Mountainous Terrain – Hills Make it Harder What to Look for in a Tow Vehicle Read more on boats.com: http://www.boats.com/boat-content/2015/06/tips-for-launching-and-retrieving-a-trailer-boat/ Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/boatsdotcom For more boating videos, visit http://www.boats.com. boats.com features boat reviews, how-to videos, special features, and information about new boats, boats for sale, and boating products—usually with a dash of fun. Our reviewers test the features, performance, and specifications of each boat, searching out the hidden details for a critical evaluation. If you're shopping for a boat, we want to help you make the best choice. And if you're just looking, we'll try to make it fun too. Subscribe to receive notification of new videos.

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Roman P
Roman P - 6 years ago
Hey I saw some people looking to move there boats. I am fully licensed and insured. I tow boats for a living I have 3 boat trailers let me know 215 869 5060
Bill Patterson
Bill Patterson - 6 years ago
Just saying this guy is a bit of an idiot, The number one thing he did was totally wrong.. Never run the motor with high power near the boat ramp!
AWZZ11
AWZZ11 - 6 years ago
Thanks ...Very Useful info
Adam Milosevski
Adam Milosevski - 6 years ago
great vid
richard cero
richard cero - 6 years ago
can I launch a boat with an suv?
stogierogy
stogierogy - 6 years ago
Works just fine with my Pathfinder. I have seen smaller cars at the ramp. 4 wheel drive helps as as long as your car supports the towing capacity of your boat and trailer you will be fine.
Shocked Fishing
Shocked Fishing - 6 years ago
With bunks you can undo straps and boat will just sit there
scooter13
scooter13 - 6 years ago
you should have said put the drain plug in and test start the motor before takeing off the trailer too.
Explore Southwest
Explore Southwest - 7 years ago
Great video. So many "How to" videos don't mention checking hubs, or unplugging electrical.
Moondog9322
Moondog9322 - 7 years ago
Nicely done! Good and simple. Thanks!

10. comment for Tips and Tricks for Launching and Retrieving a Trailer Boat

harris 906145
harris 906145 - 7 years ago
Where did you get you boat
21lprice
21lprice - 7 years ago
Gotta get them TOW MIRRORS out! Lol
Pits McGoo
Pits McGoo - 7 years ago
First things first learn how to install the safety chains properly. Much shorter and cross them so if the hitch cones loose they support the tongue.
Joseph  Luckhardt
Joseph Luckhardt - 7 years ago
Another thing you may add to boat launching . . I drove truck for 20 yrs. and took trainees with me. One good thing to add while backing is, "get out and look"
Joseph  Luckhardt
Joseph Luckhardt - 7 years ago
I like your videos, but I have a couple of problems with them 1) I always see ppl demo how to launch and recover bigger boats not just a small 14 foot fishing boat. 2) where I launch it states NO power loading. I would like to see a solo load not using any power to get the boat on the trailer. Thx for the videos they help Joe Luckhardt
Carloms
Carloms - 6 years ago
Yes, power loading prop wash displaces ramp bottom (if not concrete) and will make a hole and berm. The skill of using a bowline long enough to push the boat off from beaching, past the end of the trailer, and pulling the boat onto the trailer with the bowline (even in wind with practice), close enough to walk down the trailer and attach the winch line, all without getting your feet wet, is an old school art form.
gypsy2765
gypsy2765 - 8 years ago
try that with a roller trailer,  loading is alittle trickier
Brianna Fuller
Brianna Fuller - 8 years ago
And don't forget to bring up the motor! :)
Nicholas Rodriguez
Nicholas Rodriguez - 6 years ago
Brianna Fuller I
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boats.com - 8 years ago
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