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.
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!
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 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.
For my setup, bat 1 is the start battery, and bat 2 is the house / deep cycle battery, using it to start my Suzuki can damage my motor. If I am not running my motor and I want to run other electronics I switch to Bat 2 only, to save Bat 1 to start again the 1&2 option is used while underway to keep things charged
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.
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.
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.
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".
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
We need a video on TH-cam 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
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.
Solid advice!!!
today was my first ever boat launch, i used all your info in this video to do it , thank you !!
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!
Nice and smooth😊. Would you do a launch video for people who are normally single handing their boats. Thank you.
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?
As a new boater I find this video very helpful. Thank you so much!
Great video, what was the acc button on for ? do you turn that on before you reverse ?
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.
For my setup, bat 1 is the start battery, and bat 2 is the house / deep cycle battery, using it to start my Suzuki can damage my motor. If I am not running my motor and I want to run other electronics I switch to Bat 2 only, to save Bat 1 to start again the 1&2 option is used while underway to keep things charged
Great presentation young man! Very professional
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.
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.
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.
That sucks.
Brand new you say? Sounds like a recall or something.
@@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.
Great job on the video!!
That was a simple but very good video!
Great tips! I’m very new to this. I need to be better at getting the boat back on the trailer
I just got a pontoon and I see that we have live fish well but can I use them as a cooler two
Why not
Yes you can ..just add ice and favorite beverages
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".
Great video what model how large is this and what does this boat cost
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
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
Thank you so much for this video as we are new to boating and can use all the tips we can get.
This is an amazing video. Great job!
Big fine in Michigan if u power load or unload . Use ropes never motor .
Is this true? I've always power loaded, but I'm not in Michigan
Great video !
I would connect the battery before I backed it in. I try to get everything that I can do , done, before I back it down. otherwise, nice video.
I agree
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.
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.
That’s why I have the disclaimer in the description, you are absolutely correct.
I wonder if outboards have prop walk in reverse?
Great video...very helpful.
Good info from a pro
amazing video
very helpful thank yall
Great boat! Haha, we are the ones who work hard on TH-cam! I subscribed to your channel!!!
So, how does one person do all of this by themselves?
What do you do if you do not have a helper to back trailer more into the water?
Run a rope from the shifter to the boat then you're all set. 😀
Forgot to add the Run Fast method.👍
Get a smaller boat if it's just you
Nice tutorial
How does your buddy get into the 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.
Is this a real question from a real human capable of thinking?
NEED TO MAKE A VIDEO >
HOW TO PROPERLY LOAD A PONTOON BOAT AT BOAT RAMP, BY YOURSELF
Super informative, thanks
Great Job! Thank you
Thank you it helps a lot
Great video Ryland
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.
A lot of trailers with brakes require the plug to plugged in or the trailer brakes lock up when the trailer goes in reverse. Safety feature.
That was necessary with the old Incandescent bulbs but you don't have to do that with LED lights now.
Thank you so much!
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.
That's a damn nice boat, love it!
I’ve seen this asked at least once, but we will usually have our family (5) with me. When do they board the boat?
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!
@@rylandlindleyBMR .... Thanks. We are about to purchase our first boat (Just retired) I’ve been checking everything and this helps a bunch
@@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.
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 could not agree more!
Holy Hell, good ol' Lake Lewisville.
Nice Boat!
Show us how to do it when you’re with your lady who doesn’t feel comfortable backing the truck down or pulling the boat off.
Omg. That’s me! I am afraid of buying a pontoon because of this!!
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.
How do you attach the kill switch to your body/clothing. Sorry noob question. :)
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
I would title the year of the boat and launch specifically.
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the motor vehicle must use a shift '' N '' as neutral with a trailer boat while slow down ramp to the water...
dont use a shift '' R '' as reverse
I am a big fan of Bennington
Meanwhile everyone else waiting to put in are cursing you for taking so long. 😂
Take a chill....
Tip no.1, set parking brake so truck doesn't roll back into the water.
Gracias por la información you the best 🙏👣👍❤️
Good video. Appreciate the info.
Wow ,great video, great information thank you.😎👌🇺🇲
Nice....verygood design....
How much does that boat go for?
$70K
There needs to be folks who makes a living to help people put their boat in and out of the water like this. I would pay!
That’s basically my job haha when I rent out boats
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
can I have one for me ?I like the boat.hopefully someday I have my one boat
I learned something
Let's see you one man the entire process. 😆
Very easy I do it on a tractor all day everyday launch boats and pulling them out
Good vid
Thank You Sir 👍
Thank you for this. I believe I just sent you a text regarding info on the this exact model of Bennington. CHEERS.
And u in my way at boat ramp 2
Im almost certain this guy works for OHSA. Possibly AI, but definitely doesn't have experience with older boats.
You do not want to put the trim the whole way down put the trim in the middle
Engle why the big hurry relax a little good for body and soul
Wait, you forgot your friend in the truck.
GodDAMN i wish i could afford one of these lol
Rule 1 have your switch,straps and all your shit in the boat B4 backing on ramp and blocking everybody else waiting on you
i see they did this on a calm day..lol
How to piss of everyone at the ramp in one easy to watch video
Off*
This guy is wrong bc my pontoon is a 2011 and I got drain plugs
Please read my disclaimer in the description!
Dear sir you are not wearing a life jeket .
Its a safety hazard
if 3 is called a tritoon why isnt a standard one called a “bitoon”? If I took this long to launch my boat the people at the ramp would cuss me out
We need a video on TH-cam 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
This highly intelligent over-educated person does not know what throttle body from a throttle control
Great video
Great Video!
Great video!