Launching a Boat By Yourself - 2 Simple Methods 

People are worse when it's a rarely used ramp. They think they own it and will stop and have b.s. sessions while you wait.

I've see people work foe 20 min. on the ramp.

Better yet, put the boat over the trailer, tie the end of the trailer to your outboard, then use the trim to pull the trailer up above the end of the boat ramp.

Very true. I have multiple trailers and the hardest thing for me is remembering which one I am using. LOL! From a 22' tritoon to a 14' Solo Skiff, to who knows what else I am driving/towing at the time, as soon as I start backing up I have to remember or it turns crazy fast. LOL! But proper planning in the Make Ready Lane makes it a lot easier with having everything loaded in the boat. When I return, I load the boat and get the heck out of the way before unloading coolers, bags, and other stuff. Common Courtesy is a lost art it seems sometimes. Even in the boating world.

Thanks Davis! I like how it turned out 🤙

​​@@TripSmithhow are you doing comeing back down Florida any time soon

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment mate!

Thanks! Me too!!!! Yea.... I'm not a big fan of one line midships.... A wave comes by and it may not be the best thing with such a short line.

@@TripSmith maybe but I’ve never had that happen. I go out by myself a lot and it’s a lot easier to cast off from the helm position than running from bow to stern, then back to the helm!

Yea, that's what i see many times as well. This method works well then, but I needed a slow day to film ;)

Not yet lol They don't make them for engines under 150hp....

Took the classes in 2023, got my license 2024 ;)

It's possible if all the variables are right. All launching situations are different. Most of the time, I find myself getting a bit wet. However, I generally do not mind getting wet in my area so I haven't tried to find a method while staying dry 👍

Be creative, but always have an efficient plan and you'll be good

Really enjoy your adventures Thanks for your reply. 👍

@@fredviener6041 You betcha!

Ha! If the place was so shallow, grassy and snakey I probably would have! Glad you enjoyed the demonstration though Johnny and thanks for being a Patreon supporter of the channel!

Never leave the boat in gear while not at the helm... so many things could go wrong. Especially with your fingers at the bow between all the metal of the trailer and the boat hull. Easy way for an accident to occur even in calm water.

Salt can slightly increase an already high pressure. Mine is slightly lower than normal due to a constantly clean diet and exercise. My heart rate is also a bit lower than expected for the same reasons. Traditionally, the belief was that too much salt did raise your pressure. I follow many MD's closely who are always aware of the latest studies. Salt is not the problem we once thought it was.

I can see your hesitation. I don't do that every time I launch, its situational. If it's dead calm and no boats around, I don't see an issue, especially when my trailer has big beefy side guide poles.

@@TripSmith I completely understand. Be safe and thanks for the content. I know how hard is to bring good videos since I am struggling myself lol. But you mastered this. Thanks amigo.

Yes I am aware, sometimes I forget.... lol

I've been using medical tape. Works great for me and comes off relatively easily 👌

@@TripSmith you know the brand

@@wolfseek Just checked. 3m Durapore

@TripSmith thanks man ready to wake up rested seriously thank you bro

@@wolfseek How it helps you asuch as it did me 👍