At 5:50 Hahahah!!! Thanks for the laugh Devin! Just spit hard cider all over the place. Maybe I shouldn't be drinkin & youtubing... LOL On the skeg, that's not really gonna hurt anything since it's pretty minor. Maybe tape it off & hit it with some matching spray paint to protect the metal, but other than that, those are always going to end up looking rough from bumping stumps, logs or just a scrape on shallo shorelines, etc. Give it a full send. And she did a great job bringing the boat in for the first time ever in a strong crosswind.
@@WestinSmith For loading your first time, fighting the wind & trying to beat the incoming storm, it's easy to overlook something in a situation like that. Looking forward to the next time you get to take it out too!
Tip from experience. Keep your big motor down all the way while using the trolling motor. Wind won't blow u around so much and way easier to maneuver. Stern won't blow around on ya
Hey Westin, I noticed you have the RT189. I have a 179c with a 60 on the back. What horsepower is on your boat? I would assume the 115. Does it plane out well? Think I will upgrade to the boat you have, thanks!
The whole time she's approaching that trailer I was saying "trim it up, trim it up!". Everyone does that kind of stuff... either in a hurry or just new. You can also lift the front of the boat over the trailer runners and let it settle down if the motor is trimmed up sometimes if you're off center. Great video... we all learn and we all learn the hard way sometimes. And that skeg is fine... you're going to do worse than that just running around the lake.
This reminds me of my favorite fishing trip with my grandpa he did everything he could to out fish me I caught the biggest, the smallest, and the most he was so proud and mad at the same time 😂😂
Looks like I'm about 2 years late to the party here but regardless, if I didn't know better, I'd say you guys were fishing Lake Crockett. If so, that can sometimes be a squirrelly boat ramp to load a boat, even for long-time boat drivers, regardless of the conditions.
Great video. I really enjoyed watching it. The foot of your motor took a little beating but not much damage. I have seen a lot more damage to the foot than yours. Keep fishing.
I am so close to being as stoked as you were. It brought tears to my eyes seeing how damn happy you were catching that first fish. I cant wait for that feeling! Congrats on the new boat brother! Ill be keeping up with your videos
That's a better trailer than the one I have for my Crestliner. Mine only has two long bunks and are fairly far separated so it doesn't line up well when I try to get the bow onto the bow roller.
New sub, I’m searching for my new boat, if you don’t mind me asking, how much is a garage storage for your boat? Ive been wondering how to store mine, hate to leave it outside.
You got that over and done with, your first ding!! Devon did a good job for her first time loading onto the trailer. Wow the wind was wicked. Find a little windsock just for loading on windy days. It will help you and give us viewers an idea how bad it is. It’s cool that you can mount a trolling motor on the bow or stern of your yaks! I too would add one to the bow.
Dont worry about that chip I have a nice bass boat that has hundreds of scratches on the lower unit, it’s just gonna happen. And as long as there’s an inch of blade you can run that sucker all you want!
If my skeg looked like that I would be thrilled. Everyone does that at least once when loading, usually you think it is trimmed up enough but it isn't and you don't know until you pull up.
Happens to the best of us man! I actually just did that myself for the first time in over 30 years of running boats the other day. Similar situation. Weather and wind coming in and everybody headed in. Got to the dock, tied up and killed the engine. Right when I went to raise the outdrive and go get the truck, another boater's engine died as he was waiting to come in. I was about to push back off the dock and go assist. Thankfully he got his motor fired back up but my routine was disrupted. Pulled the boat out, slowly as usual and felt my skeg hit the ramp before I heard it. However, just like you did, I stopped immediately as soon as I heard it, felt it and my buddy started yelling STOP!!! Drug my skeg about 6". Thankfully it came free easily and didn't have any damage. But I also have a stainless steel skeg guard. Little tip. I generally put my boat on the trailer by hand, especially in shit weather. Eliminates a lot of opportunities for Murphy's Law. That and once you get a system down, you'll be faster by hand. I can get my boat on the trailer and pulled out faster by hand than folks who drive on their trailers. I always get it on right the first time too. Give it a shot.
I wouldn't even worry about it get it fixed this winter bud. Its gonna get scraped up even while you fish. You all did a pretty good job for first time boat owners!
Respect for posting a rookie boating video. Sometimes boaters can be super snobby, especially bass folks. Dont worry about the skeg bro, your gonna get dings and blemishes the more you use the ole girl. You can also get a skeg guard if your all that worried going forward
A few tips: for Devin set the hook up so you will have an easier time pulling bass out of the weeds. Invest in a skeg guard and a keel protector as well. Minor things that get damaged all the time! Megaware has some awesome keel protectors as well as skeg guards.
It happens I rem my first time in my old 17ft Nitro I ran onto a sand bar and gave my lower unit a sand blasting look LOL... Damage isnt all that bad so listen learned. Nice Looking first bass boat Tight Lines
I see my boy Westin gettin them views! You deserve everything that’s coming your way bro the channels about to grow even more! Thanks for keeping us entertained in these tough times.
First of all congrats on the new boat. You've just learned the first thing you do after pulling the boat on the trailer is trim up the motor. Those are the kinda things you learn and will remember from now on. Keep those great videos coming.
The joys of being a boat owner, you gotta have a first for all good things and bad things. lol this is just one bump in the road and sometimes its nice to get it out of the way. When you fall off the horse you gotta get back up! Good luck and good videos coming I know Tight lines brother!
If you don't have one, you need a transom saver. A bar that extends to the trailer taking the weight of the motor off your transom when transporting. Not very expensive.
If driving the boat onto the trailer is difficult for you guys, try using the trolling motor. Make sure you’re holding the handle and that the motor isn’t locked in place. It’s the easiest way for a beginner IMO. Also backing in the trailer a little deeper makes sure your easily all the on the trailer.
Westin Smith I guess that’s the down side to not having a v-haul in the wind. Get blow around like nothing. Conference is key...Practice makes perfect! You guys will have down in few trips. But once the nose of the boat is inside the trailer guards you can winch the boat the rest of the way. Tight lines you guys.
All good man, she did an admirable job trailering that boat. Took me a few times to get the hang of it as well. Boat ramps can be quite entertaining ! Nice vid. Enjoy the new rig.
It happens to almost every first timer, you can buy a skag at bass pro, you have to drill a couple of holes that you put Allen Head conectors in that hold the skag in place.its not very expensive plus its crome.
Uh ohhh! Hype for this boat vid!
It’s a doozy at the end bro 😂🔥
@@WestinSmith name = titanic 2.0 hehehe
Hey got my first bass today I don’t have a scale but I’m guessing it was probably around two pounds. It was awesome.
That’s dope! Congrats!
Westin Smith thanks looking forward to catching many more.
Good job man
Great job
Everybody’s skeg looks like that lol don’t worry about it
Sounds good to me haha
Mine doesn’t..
BOAT actually stands for Break Out Another Thousand.
Haha seems to hold true 😂
Bankruptcy. On. A. Trailer.
Yes unfortunately that's what it stands for unless you are able to get a new one every year like some people
No doubt they are a money pit... but a lot of fun.
Congrats on the boat
They got a stainless skeg protector that you can put on boat goes over and bolts to the moter
Congrats on your boat.
At 5:50 Hahahah!!! Thanks for the laugh Devin! Just spit hard cider all over the place. Maybe I shouldn't be drinkin & youtubing... LOL On the skeg, that's not really gonna hurt anything since it's pretty minor. Maybe tape it off & hit it with some matching spray paint to protect the metal, but other than that, those are always going to end up looking rough from bumping stumps, logs or just a scrape on shallo shorelines, etc. Give it a full send. And she did a great job bringing the boat in for the first time ever in a strong crosswind.
Hahahahahaha !!! Yeah we got lucky it wasn’t worse! Thanks man
@@WestinSmith For loading your first time, fighting the wind & trying to beat the incoming storm, it's easy to overlook something in a situation like that. Looking forward to the next time you get to take it out too!
Bummer on the damage but it doesnt look terrible. At least you got the scratches done on the first trip!
That’s true!!!
Learning curve. A boat without bruises, is just a garage queen.
Tip from experience. Keep your big motor down all the way while using the trolling motor. Wind won't blow u around so much and way easier to maneuver. Stern won't blow around on ya
She did great... for her first time putting it back on the trailer in that wind!
You know what BOAT stands for right. Bust Out Another Thousand. Good luck w your first boat.
Hahah I guess so
Hey Westin, I noticed you have the RT189. I have a 179c with a 60 on the back. What horsepower is on your boat? I would assume the 115. Does it plane out well? Think I will upgrade to the boat you have, thanks!
The whole time she's approaching that trailer I was saying "trim it up, trim it up!". Everyone does that kind of stuff... either in a hurry or just new. You can also lift the front of the boat over the trailer runners and let it settle down if the motor is trimmed up sometimes if you're off center. Great video... we all learn and we all learn the hard way sometimes. And that skeg is fine... you're going to do worse than that just running around the lake.
We have all done it .Great job having patients with a new driver
Excellent brother. Mad props.
Thank ya
I wouldn’t repair the skeg at all because it will run good and you will ding it on bottom or logs all the time.
She did a good job in those windy conditions. Hundreds of $ damage to the skeg...a file and disc sander for 5 minutes...tada!!
Well I’m going that route then haha
That not damaged just worn in a little.
@@WestinSmith yeah man I honestly wouldn't be super worried about it. My boats way worse hahahaa😂😂
Westin Smith it’s not gonna hurt it tbh we run ours in the river and it’s all scratched up and chipped
Her mini bass drama was the best!! Made my afternoon!
I wouldn’t worry about that. We’ve took about a 3in chip out of ours and was fine. To replace it’s a whole new lower unit
Very cool! That boat is so sweet.
Thank you!
Really digging that boat!
Thanks Chris!
Grats on the new boat cant wait to see the new content
Thank ya!
Loved seeing how happy both of ya`ll are !
Don't worry about that little scratch. I was impressed how you were calm and just let herbfetbtge boat on the trailer. She did a good job too.
This reminds me of my favorite fishing trip with my grandpa he did everything he could to out fish me I caught the biggest, the smallest, and the most he was so proud and mad at the same time 😂😂
So there’s 2 swimbaits in the vid that you were showing, not the baby bull shad but what’s the name of the other one?
Congrats ! Y’all are ballin out . All the toys! Don’t trip it’s just a battle blemish. Nothing to get too upset about!
Not too worried haha thanks man! 🤘🏼🔥
Please tell me you did the break in process for the outboard.....
We’re like a half hour in haha. Video makes it look like we’re flying but we never took it over 4,500 RPM as stated
These boat vids are about to get so good
Thanks Riley!
Looks like I'm about 2 years late to the party here but regardless, if I didn't know better, I'd say you guys were fishing Lake Crockett. If so, that can sometimes be a squirrelly boat ramp to load a boat, even for long-time boat drivers, regardless of the conditions.
What size storage unit you renting for that size boat? Looks wide and long enough.
Yeah it’s a 30’ waaaay more than enough. We are Probly gonna toss some kayaks in there when not using as well.
Great video. I really enjoyed watching it. The foot of your motor took a little beating but not much damage. I have seen a lot more damage to the foot than yours. Keep fishing.
Not to bad for the first time out....looking forward to some more good content be boat flipping BIGGS soon!!!!
Thanks Reggie! We plan on taking it out tomorrow !!
I’m picking up my bass boat on Friday can’t wait any advise?
Just take it slow and maybe go out the first time without wind! Make sure the plug is in, trim is up when launching/retrieving, and have some fun 🤘🏼🔥🎣
Fire 🔥 as always. 😎
Thanks Isaac!
Congrats. First fish on the boat.
Thanks Andrew!
what rod was that that you caught your first fish on?
Prototype
I am so close to being as stoked as you were. It brought tears to my eyes seeing how damn happy you were catching that first fish. I cant wait for that feeling! Congrats on the new boat brother! Ill be keeping up with your videos
Thank you!!
Congrats on the boat man
Thank ya!
So what was the mistake?
Very cool boat! What were you dipping your lures in?
Dip n glo garlic scent. Very strong!! Many people swear by it in certain cases and we never use it much
super dope!
Thanks KJ!
That's a better trailer than the one I have for my Crestliner. Mine only has two long bunks and are fairly far separated so it doesn't line up well when I try to get the bow onto the bow roller.
good video Westin dont worry there many more bumps and scrapes to come being new boaters just enjoy it the new boat.
Thanks Derrick! Will do! Taking her back out today 🤘🏼
Damn that’s a nice boat! It looks even better in the water!!!!
Thanks Shawn! We need to do some cool walk around shots for sure
Great video! I really enjoyed it! What kind of net are you using?
What lake was that or was it a private lake?
I don’t mention anymore or I get blasted
As long as it isn't bent, I wouldn't worry about it. Boats gets scratches and dings if you use them. It happens.
Yesssss it is here! I’ve been waiting for you guys to take the new boat out!!!!!
So have we haha. Was filming with the googans those last 2 days we could have taken it out. Been itching and then again today the weather is TRASH 😂
Congrats on the first bass in the boat!
Thank U! 🙌🏼
New sub, I’m searching for my new boat, if you don’t mind me asking, how much is a garage storage for your boat? Ive been wondering how to store mine, hate to leave it outside.
I'm getting a boat here soon and I will also need to put it in a storage unit when not in use. What size did you have to get for your boat???
I believe it’s 25’
Yo Westin You gonna sell that Maxxum when you get the force?
Yes
Westin Smith how much?
You got that over and done with, your first ding!! Devon did a good job for her first time loading onto the trailer. Wow the wind was wicked. Find a little windsock just for loading on windy days. It will help you and give us viewers an idea how bad it is.
It’s cool that you can mount a trolling motor on the bow or stern of your yaks! I too would add one to the bow.
Thanks man! Successful day for sure! We may try the yak ones
Bro I have one hell of a time loading my boat all the time you guys did a great time
Thank ya!!
Lol i meant to say you guys did a great job
Dont worry about that chip I have a nice bass boat that has hundreds of scratches on the lower unit, it’s just gonna happen. And as long as there’s an inch of blade you can run that sucker all you want!
Hahaa I hear that! Music to my ears 😂🤘🏼
Westin Smith 🤘🏼
If my skeg looked like that I would be thrilled. Everyone does that at least once when loading, usually you think it is trimmed up enough but it isn't and you don't know until you pull up.
Haha I guess we’re just getting things figured out 🤘🏼😂
What bullet weights do you use Westin?
Woo tungsten! Mainly 1/4oz unless I need heavier to get deep or punch through thick grass etc.
Westin Smith sweet! What fishing gloves do you use?
I forget 😅 like $12 ones off amazon that pulled up right near the top of fishing gloves
Happens to the best of us man! I actually just did that myself for the first time in over 30 years of running boats the other day. Similar situation. Weather and wind coming in and everybody headed in. Got to the dock, tied up and killed the engine. Right when I went to raise the outdrive and go get the truck, another boater's engine died as he was waiting to come in. I was about to push back off the dock and go assist. Thankfully he got his motor fired back up but my routine was disrupted. Pulled the boat out, slowly as usual and felt my skeg hit the ramp before I heard it. However, just like you did, I stopped immediately as soon as I heard it, felt it and my buddy started yelling STOP!!! Drug my skeg about 6". Thankfully it came free easily and didn't have any damage. But I also have a stainless steel skeg guard. Little tip. I generally put my boat on the trailer by hand, especially in shit weather. Eliminates a lot of opportunities for Murphy's Law. That and once you get a system down, you'll be faster by hand. I can get my boat on the trailer and pulled out faster by hand than folks who drive on their trailers. I always get it on right the first time too. Give it a shot.
BOAT “ BUST OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND” welcome to the joys of owning a boat
Haha that’s what we hear 😂🤘🏼
Bro, what lake was that with lilly pads?
Not bad at all, most of them look like that, nothing to worry about
I wouldn't even worry about it get it fixed this winter bud. Its gonna get scraped up even while you fish. You all did a pretty good job for first time boat owners!
Another banger 🤘🏼
Thank ya
Its happen to my boat multiple time no worries it will be fine there made tough sand paper liitle paint never know it happen your in good shape buddy
what people seem to forget, bigger the engine bigger the bill.
bigger boat bigger bill
Great vid! Sucks to have that happen on the first time out but at least it didn’t damage it too much.
You really need to get a boater safety course bro . You should come fish a tournament with me
Is that lake crocket?
I don’t mention spots in comments cause I get blasted haha
Respect for posting a rookie boating video. Sometimes boaters can be super snobby, especially bass folks. Dont worry about the skeg bro, your gonna get dings and blemishes the more you use the ole girl. You can also get a skeg guard if your all that worried going forward
Don’t even worry about it bro! Run it, not enough damage to worry about it. Keep the vids coming, congrats on the first catches on the new boat!!
Thank ya! Appreciate the feedback
Good first trip. Lesson learne.
A few tips: for Devin set the hook up so you will have an easier time pulling bass out of the weeds. Invest in a skeg guard and a keel protector as well. Minor things that get damaged all the time! Megaware has some awesome keel protectors as well as skeg guards.
I subscribed to you for your honesty. A lot of guys be getting these boats acting like they know what they doing lol
Congrats on the new boat man !
Thank you!
Love the boat and you guys quick question i got some mini recons would you throw them on spinning or baitcaster combo
@howard stout probably a spinner it will be too light for a baitcaster and u will get Hella backlashes
You could do either as it’s so small and depends on what line you have on the baitcaster, may not get good distance
@@Kronicks thanx bro thats what i thought to but wanted to check
@@WestinSmith thanx wes for always replying love you and devs show so awsome oh and im so pumped for the googan rods
It happens I rem my first time in my old 17ft Nitro I ran onto a sand bar and gave my lower unit a sand blasting look LOL... Damage isnt all that bad so listen learned. Nice Looking first bass boat Tight Lines
Devin drives stick and boats! The total package 😘😍
This is true! 🙌🏼
Hitting the skeg isn't as bad as ripping your entire trolling motor off the deck when you forgot to put it up when trailering at night.
I see my boy Westin gettin them views! You deserve everything that’s coming your way bro the channels about to grow even more! Thanks for keeping us entertained in these tough times.
Thanks Jose! This one is popping!
Don’t worry about repairing that I promise you won’t even notice it while I’m the water. My dads 21 ft sleekcraft is missing a good inch on the skeg
Yeah we’ve had many people tell us the same and ain’t gonna mess with it now
First of all congrats on the new boat. You've just learned the first thing you do after pulling the boat on the trailer is trim up the motor. Those are the kinda things you learn and will remember from now on. Keep those great videos coming.
That’s true haha! Won’t be forgetting that one again I hope 😂
The joys of being a boat owner, you gotta have a first for all good things and bad things. lol this is just one bump in the road and sometimes its nice to get it out of the way. When you fall off the horse you gotta get back up! Good luck and good videos coming I know Tight lines brother!
I have had skegs that I have taken 50% off. That’s always a bummer but so minor. Awesome boat, looking at one myself.
Thanks for the feedback! We are loving it
If you don't have one, you need a transom saver. A bar that extends to the trailer taking the weight of the motor off your transom when transporting. Not very expensive.
What lake is that? I have a boat and live in the same area as you do and I would like to take it out and catch some there.
I don’t say in the comments anymore or I get blasted
Westin Smith can I text you on at number you put out a while ago?
I love that color!! Boat looks sweet dude!
Thanks Sean! Couldn’t be happier !
Nice vid did good first boat trip
Thank ya !
Y'all did a fantastic job. Happens to everyone hopefully once! Stay safe out there.
Thanks Marco!
You can also get a skag protector/cover. Fixed and a lot cheaper.
So I hear. May have to get one
If driving the boat onto the trailer is difficult for you guys, try using the trolling motor. Make sure you’re holding the handle and that the motor isn’t locked in place. It’s the easiest way for a beginner IMO. Also backing in the trailer a little deeper makes sure your easily all the on the trailer.
We will in certain cases I’m sure but in that wind the trolling motor wasn’t gonna do it it was whip’n the boat to the right like nothing
Westin Smith I guess that’s the down side to not having a v-haul in the wind. Get blow around like nothing. Conference is key...Practice makes perfect! You guys will have down in few trips. But once the nose of the boat is inside the trailer guards you can winch the boat the rest of the way. Tight lines you guys.
as soon as I saw that thumbnail.... 1 more view and one more like!
Haha thank U! 🙌🏼
All good man, she did an admirable job trailering that boat. Took me a few times to get the hang of it as well. Boat ramps can be quite entertaining ! Nice vid. Enjoy the new rig.
It happens to almost every first timer, you can buy a skag at bass pro, you have to drill a couple of holes that you put Allen Head conectors in that hold the skag in place.its not very expensive plus its crome.
Happens to the best of us champs
Thanks George 🤘🏼🔥
Great video, like your boat 😄👍
Thanks Jaime!
Don’t need to worry about repairing that it’s not enough to matter I would recommend getting a Skagg guard they are well worth the money
I’m looking into em now! Thank ya
How big of a lake is that?
Not too big 🤷🏻♂️