Solo-Launching a Big Boat 

@ScrambledEgg i speak it into your life

I don’t even own a car 😂

@@Cassin1797 but u can virtually solo launch a boat now...more better..

ScrambledEgg you sir are way ahead of the curve...tried to sink my 1st boat 2 times...before RU-vid...had to make a checklist lol... #1 Check drain plug #2 Check drain plug

Same

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and a shitload of old boat owners.

Shit half of them wouldn't even understand this witchcraft

I'm glad I clicked on this video.... good info. Learned quite a few things...

But then we lose a lot of good footage of fails..

I guess the question becomes, would you rather recover your rig and repair the water damage, or drive it out and have to do body work. Lol Also, if it goes straight back, the insurance company will probably consider it a total loss, if it just slams into a dock, you might have to fix it and then have a truck with an accident on it that may never be quite right again...not to mention repair costs to the dock. You always gotta weigh those options.

@terry nugent beautiful boat bro. Stay safe and tight lines

Indeed. The bow line and the mid-cleat tie-off were both great ideas although the spot he tied off the mid-line was not ideal because the boat could move backwards and that line could slip right off the end of that wooden, 2x4 rub strip. Probably better to tie it further up where there's a vertical post under that rub strip to stop the line from sliding out. He might've just done that to speed up the filming too, so I'm probably being a bit too fussy lol. But definitely an experienced fellow and a lot of excellent advice.

GoMiGman Maybe. With tension in the line I don't think it would slip.

Yeah, you're probably right. Plus this fellow has it made with a ramp dock that has rub strip rails already on the piers so he doesn't have to finagle around with fenders. Once you slide the boat off the trailer, usually you have to jump in and throw out your fenders and tie them off, often adjusting their height depending on the tide. I don't like to have my fenders already hanging before I slide the boat because they get all caught up on those glide posts, especially if they're all tightly tensioned like he has them. Mine have a little slack I find works better for recovery. So he has all the ideal conditions to make it as fast and easy as possible. Most of us have to deal with other conditions as well.

Boy that anchor must raise hell with the seat covers.

Not only that, he does have that 10 foot tether. Many vids on boats rolling off roller trailers onto the ramp.

Yes but so does a Proctologist.

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We never made one unfortunately

will move your boat ....that could get you killed..

You live in Florida 😂

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@@senatorjosephmccarthy2720 Lucky for us, the Founding Fathers understood separation of Church & State.

Last summer I had a bunk break on me. Didn't notice until the boat was already on the trailer. The aluminum was sitting on the bunk mount, not very good but it is a light boat.

Mark Mancini very good advice I never thought of. I usually have my crew keep the windows of the truck open just so they can hear me if I holler.... but very good advice. Thank you

@@mr.glitterlungs6796 search for boat ramp fails and you will see why! :)

I launch alone 35 times a Year, and I totally agree with you, and another reason to keep it open is while backing up you can hear the rig (boat and trailer) and be aware, of it, I have heard many trailer that have pulled up to the launch sounding fine and when they start to backup up you can hear the bearings popping on the broke race.

Yes it is.......I always wished I had those side stanchions that come up on both sides of the rear of my boat trailer , they are really helpful on windy days , plus I always had those boat dock fenders pre tied off on all my side cleats on my boat ...it made it easier to just hang them over whatever side I was docking on to prevent scratches and marks......on loading my boat , and since it was a open bow , I would gently power the boat back up on the trailer, and power it up until it was up against the front snubber...then I would leave the boat in foward gear with just enough throttle to keep it up against the front snubber ,then I would walk foward and lean over the bow ( I was able to do that on my boat ) and hook my safety hook and my winch hook....then go back and turn off the engine and pull my stern drive up ....hop out and pull the rig out of the way and into the parking lot where I would put the back straps on , wipe it down , unload it , pull the plug and drain water if needed etc ....oh and about that plug......always make sure it's in ......carry a spare one......and about your boat keys ? Make sure you have spares, and make sure they are on a bright colored floating key fob !.... I can't tell you how many times someone stuck the keys in their swim trunks pocket , for whatever reason , and then jumped over into the water , and then thought " oh shoot the keys !"...... we found our keys everytime bobbing on the water with our bright yellow key fob float .......we also used to carry a spare prop, nut, cotter pin , and the wrench to change it with.....plus spare fuses if needed .......another good piece of safety equipment in addition to fire extinguishers , is a set of oars ( in case your engine stalls out ) and a long pole to push your boat off of rocks and Cliff walls etc . In case your boat stalls .....and a nice tow rope or strap in case you need a tow in , or need to tow someone else in.........these simple tools are a big help in case of a stalled boat ........I've had to use both over the many years of boating ....and of course , make sure your trailer has a spare tire as well..........and .....happy Boating ! 😊

@@gloriamoreno8668 , good points that should have been included in this otherwise helpful video. I read if a person tows a boat in, when reaching shore, the tow boat owner can claim ownership of the towed boat and all contents under salvage law.

Happened to me once, thank god for the wind.... blew my boat back to the boat launch. Saved me from swimming after it lol

No... leave the plug out it drains the water from the boat. :p

I almost never use rear straps. I have straps, it’s just my boat stays in a marina on a lift so it doesn’t get trailered often. When it does, it only goes like 20 miles to the mechanic shop and back again.

Most states rear straps are the law.

made the plug mistake once on a restored classic mako....definitely a mistake you only make once! 👍

you'd be amazed. My brother has made that mistake a handful of times... all with my boats and jet skis. He has his own now, incredible how he suddenly remembers the plugs all the time.

Most big boats cannot unplug because the reverse signal through the plug keeps the brakes from engaging. Also, I would imagine once your lights fill up with salt water, they are on their way to quick failure whether on or not.

Yeah, but many don't have that

myfunnyvideochannal; old dogs love new tricks. Makes us feel important. And its nice to be important as it is important to be nice.

I know the first time I try the mid rope trick there will be no cleat on the dock : )

I wanna laugh at you because the tying the boat to the trailer just seemed like a natural common sense thing to do. But after realizing I’m the dope who ties off the bow and stern lines needlessly I started laughing at myself. Yep another member of this old dog learned a new trick club here

Older dude myself I just learned a couple new tricks.... Going to Load my Trailer Guides for sure...Great info Capt. Thanks

@@andrewsusin7490 I don't have a mid cleat, but I take a line I have tied to the bow, run it around a cleat on the dock that's toward the middle of the boat, and then tie it off on my stern cleat. I only have to loosen the stern tie and pull the rope in the boat and I'm outta there.