I rented a Tritoon from BoatSetter app. This video is way more beneficial than then the instructions that the tritoon owners gave! We are renting it again so this video is awesome to review.
As someone who has solo launched their 21 foot multi-species fishing boat hundreds of times, the best advice I can give is RELAX. Do not rush, no matter how many people are waiting. Go at YOUR speed.
I've always said the two unhappiest places on earth are boat ramps and Disneyworld at the end of a hot day. A marriage counselor could make millions by setting up shop next to a boat ramp.
I have a 2 toon pontoon its a small 18 footer with a 75 mercury on it i will take your advice by backing the truck into the water and let it float out thanks
Your lady is likely 100 percent the reason you got a pontoon and not a fishing boat...don't even pretend otherwise. So guys, let your lady know, if I get a pontoon instead of the fishing boat I want, you WILL help with the extra work launching! Either she agrees beforehand to learn to help....or you get a bass boat instead....either way, you win.
We just moved our pontoon to a new Marina and they are storing it directly on cement cinder blocks. Is this ok or should there be wood on top of the cinders before the pontoon is put on top?
I would recommend installing the Blue Seas Add A Battery kit. It comes with an automatic sensing relay that keeps both batteries at optimum. Only three positions for its switch....OFF>>>>ON>>>BOTH. Run it in the ON position and no matter which battery gets "weak" it is sensed by the relay and automatically charged. Nothing to remember but turn it on and not in the BOTH position unless one battery (e.g. Start) is super weak.
Actually I would back it down until where it would float off but before I undo the strap in the front put it gear like you going forward then undo the straps and then put it in reverse.
Actually if the gear shift is not in neutral the motor will not "crank". Some people may think they have a dead battery. So make sure you are in N so your engine will "crank".
Thank you, this is very helpful! I just attempted to launch a brand new Tritoon this weekend and had the motor running, but the steering had no hydraulics, so luckily we didn’t float off before we realized it. Took it right back to the dealer.
@@jeffniznick9280 luckily it was covered by warranty, but somewhere in assembly a screw was pushed through the hydraulic steering line and all the fluid had leaked out. ruined that day but my dealer took care of us.
@@chubbrock659 Glad you got it fixed. I’ve never owned a boat but we spent the day aboard a friend’s pontoon on Lake Havasu and I became hooked. They’re out of my price range and reading your story I would’ve really been p*ssed. But again, glad it wasn’t a major malfunction.
This video helped me launch my new pontoon boat for the first time. Your other video helped me load it on the trailer on the first try. Great Video and instructions!
hi can you please tell me what pitch is on that propeller you have on that motor. I have the exact motor. and for 175hp do you need a stainless steel propeller for maximum performance. I have a 24f starcraft pontoon. thanks
Some pontoons do have drain plugs either on the pontoons or if it had an inboard/outboard, there is a drain plug on the transom. This info is only for this particular boat.
Most launches have a dock or an extension going out into the water that you pull up to and let your passengers on. If not I always find a safe spot on the bank if it’s clear of trees, etc.
Nice video. One suggestion is to put yourself through a safety inspection before launching. Registration info , PFDs, fire extinguishers, etc. are much easier check/remedy before launch.
One suggestion I have for you is to read the title of the video, which is how to properly LAUNCH your boat. Not prep your boat, not trailer your boat, not winterize, etc.
I have legitimately sat at the boat ramp when camping with a sign "will launch your boat for $ or beer" I teach people how to back semis, a boat ain't nothin
With this question, I think it is best to have situational awareness. If you are at a busy boat ramp with no dock, I would probably recommend loading everyone up before launching the boat. If it isn't busy out there with a nice dock to tie up to, launching the boat and then loading all gear/passengers up after you have tied up may be the better option. Most important is to make sure everyone is safe during the process. Hope that helps!
@@Jdaddydu welcome to boating. May sound strange but reference "boating fails", great examples of what not to do. Safety is often overlooked, but sounds like you are doing your homework. As mentioned, situational awareness is key. Plan days during the week for practice(less busy/stress), minimize distractions, have a check list for storage, pre and post launch, etc. Find an experienced boater for first few trips. My first few trips out with family were pure chaos and stressful. I get everything loaded, organized and ready in the staging area prior to launch, tasks assigned to passengers and we are launched in under 3 minutes.
If there is not a convenient spot to attach the kill switch lanyard on your clothing, then I would recommend attaching a bracelet to the lanyard that you can wear on your wrist.
You usually connect it to your life vest or you can hook it to a belt loop anything you can do so if you were to get knocked out of the drivers seat by a wave it will kill the engine
Yes floating the boat off is ideal. however know your ramp length. If you would go that far in on some ramps around NE North Carolina your wheels would drop off the end and be stuck.
I would suggest disconnecting the trailer plug for the lights BEFORE backing into the water. If there is a crack/leak in one of the lights then it could short out when water hits it. But remember to plug it back in before getting back out on the highway with the trailer. Just something i have always done and have never had any problems.
We need a video on RU-vid to educate on quick launching and retrieval processes. Launching I’m Blocking any ramp for maybe 30 seconds and MAYBE 1 minute on retrieval. It amazes me how people can take 5-10 minutes on the ramp. I’m clueless as to what people are even doing, it’s just not that complicated… to end my rant, if you have anyone, of any capacity to drive a boat, you SHOULD NEVER dock it in the launching or retrieval process
