Tips and Tricks for Launching and Retrieving a Trailer Boat 402 22

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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 - 7 years ago

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Bill Patterson - 7 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 - 7 years ago

Thanks ...Very Useful info

Adam Milosevski - 7 years ago

great vid

richard cero - 7 years ago

can I launch a boat with an suv?

stogierogy - 7 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 - 7 years ago

With bunks you can undo straps and boat will just sit there

scooter13 - 7 years ago

you should have said put the drain plug in and test start the motor before takeing off the trailer too.

Explore Southwest - 8 years ago

Great video. So many "How to" videos don't mention checking hubs, or unplugging electrical.

Moondog9322 - 8 years ago

Nicely done! Good and simple. Thanks!

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harris 906145 - 8 years ago

Where did you get you boat

21lprice - 8 years ago

Gotta get them TOW MIRRORS out! Lol

Pits McGoo - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 7 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 - 8 years ago

try that with a roller trailer, loading is alittle trickier

Brianna Fuller - 9 years ago

And don't forget to bring up the motor! :)

Nicholas Rodriguez - 7 years ago

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boats.com - 9 years ago

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