Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge & “tricks” - no Captain is too experienced to disregard the basics! Fair winds, following seas and happy Holidays!🤙🏼
I drove a pontoon for the 1st time this 4th of July using your tips. We rented at Conley Bottom on Lake Cumberland in KY. Between your tips and the Amazing staff at CB I was able to drive & doc the boat safely. We stopped multiple times to tie the boat up to swim as we rented the 12person pontoon w/Slide. It was awesome. I had such bad anxiety before vacation because neither myself or my husband have driven a boat. I just want to share my experience in hopes that others can also just take the plunge. We are now both hooked on pontooning and will be doing it again next 4th. Thanks so much for the tips!!!! -Love from Michigan
This is the most helpful boating video that I’ve ever seen. I have no doubt that my wife will endure a significantly lower number of expletives this summer. Thank you.
Newbie …. Using a rental pontoon coming up. The girls want to go for a responsible leisure ride…. I think I can do this!! We have a Trophy boat … but have not docked much. Usually my husband… but these step by step no yelling… I mean speaking very clearly with NO volume attached… makes it a no stress learning moment ☺️ Thanks !!!
Man I found this vid awhile back and watched it like 5 or 6 times cause I’m kinda slow BUT I dock my pontoon like a Boss in every situation now. I’m confident in any wind with ten boats behind me at the ramp and I kill it every time. People have actually asked me “how did you learn that”. I tell’em youtube 😂
Just want to say Thank you for you time. And knowledge I’ve been boating twenty years and I’m looking into pontoon boats. Well Sir as they say you just taught an old dog new tricks. Super greatful ! We all should try and teach those that want to learn. Keep up the videos too !
Thanks, Dave. Going to rent in the Wisconsin Dells next week. Many moons ago I drove my Dad's and brother's ship, but this was a FANTASTIC refresher course for me!! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Thanks Dave for this quick vid. Bought an old pontoon 18 months ago, motor not running, tried some DIY youtube vids with no luck and finally just took it in for repair and service. So after almost two years I have a functioning boat and I couldn't resist taking it out for a quick sea trial. The problem is that this year in AR we've had quite a drought and so I knew water levels would be down. Found a small lake and it looked like the water was down a couple of feet from normal but I made the call that there would be enough water. I was alone. Got the boat launched no prob and needed to get back to the dock to get truck/trailer off the ramp. Had about 8-10 mph of wind and I totally used your tips at about the 4 min point where you get the front of the boat tied up and then reverse to swing the stern around. Worked perfectly! Right up until the stern was about a foot from the dock and I ran out of water and the prop made contact with the mud and a few small rocks!! Ouch! Minor prop damage on my first outing. :( So... your tip and demonstration on the vid was awesome and I nailed it my first attempt! :) But... I learned a valuable lesson about needing to be a better judge about water depth around a dock when water levels are low. :/ Anyway, thought you might enjoy that little story and know that people are still learning from your videos even almost two years later. Thanks again for this video and others! :D
Hi Dave this is Bill & Sue Labuhn we lived in Orange Manor West and became good friends with your Mom Betty and Frank. I came across your video on pontoon Boating Tips that I’m going to try out on our new pontoon boat. Tell your Mom Hello
Been boating since aged 8....but you can never know too much. Just purchased my first Pontoon though, and these tips were very helpful. I just subscribed. I like how there isn't a lot of wasteful gab...just to the point, and with helpful pointers. Great Job. Safe Boating.
Great video. I like to treat my pontoon guests to a guide-like experience. This will make me look like a pro. Guests won't ever have to put down their drinks again to help me dock.
Fantastic video, Dave. You are short and to the point. You are also a very good speaker and instructor. Thank you, and keep making these wonderful teaching videos!
I've just purchased my first pontoon boat. I had previously driven my brother's and each time had difficulty with docking. This video is very informative yet not boring as some others are. I gleaned from the video a lot of helpful tips I will most assuredly use. Thank you!
I ordered my new pontoon December 30th before the price went up the first of the year, so I'm probably just as excited as you are, I should get it by the middle of April hopefully
Thank you Briscoe for this excellent tutorial! I just purchased my first pontoon and have been nervous at the thought of WIND, as I've heard how difficult it can be with a pontoon. Our first time out recently was so enjoyable. Your teaching tips on this video made all the difference. I have "shared" your vids as they are professional and so concise. Thank you for your expertise.
I’ve been driving our pontoon on our lake over 15 years. This would video would have saved me a lot of bad docking and toon dents. Great job I’m excited to try pinning to the dock but many docks around here are metal so I’ll be looking for dock cushions or wood before I give it a whirl. 👍
Thanks Dave. Great educational video for us pontoon owners. I'll be referring to your videos a lot. Pinning maybe a bit tricky with a trolling motor. Thanks again.
Nice demo, definitely a good tutorial. Would recommend a locking device to secure the outdrive. Hydraulics can fail loosing the ability to maintain the outdrive up and safe. Its an easy added insurance for a secure and safe traveling. Lastly the crossing of the safety chains from trailer to hitch addes a safety catch if trailer un-hitches. Just my 2 cents for added safety and security. Happy safe boating travels.
Great tips! Im on the Missouri RIver, windy with a lot of current. Putting the pontoon in the water tomorrow, looking forward to trying these out. Thanks!
awesome video. can you do one on how to properly trim pontoon up on plane? I am wanting to buy my first boat this spring and I want a tri toon. ive saw so many videos of guys stuffing the bow on these I want to make sure I know how to trim it property for chop. thanks!
Just bought a used one and am working on a few things so no experience on docking one yet but will definitely apply your techniques. Thanks so much. Good video!
Great video and all I can add to this is fenders fenders fenders they make bow fenders too. If you get some waves you can do damage just with a rub but the fender takes it all
Awesome video great instruction! I live on rather a busy part of our lake and docking is always a challenge with wake and wind. Thank you and by the way I've got a shirt just like that. Lol
Great Video. I was saying to myself the area looks familiar. I have been boating the Chain of Lakes since I was a kid. I just switched from a bowrider to a hurricane deck boat. A lot of these tips will be helpful. Thanks.
Excellent video, I have owned a pontoon boat for fifteen years. All of this advice is good but don't expect it to work as well as it does in this video. The current, wind conditions and size of our motor can greatly effect all of this advice. I remember switching from a pontoon with a 60 hp motor to one with a 200 hp motor. I can tell you the idle speed is dramatically different. If I idle my 200 hp motor up against a dock it better be very well secured. In the wind docking is a crap shoot. His advice is right but in gusty weather the wind changing from 5mph breeze to a 20 mph gust is something you most likely will have trouble with. Don't get me wrong, great video but I can assure you the best boat captains have trouble from time to time.
great video currently looking at a house on tiger lake in the chain of lakes. I have a couple of questions if you dont mind. looking at doing a little fishing a little wake boarding/skiing when the kids visit. would it be better to stay with a pontoon or go with a more traditional boat. also while looking at the map it shows the kissimee river going all the the way to lake O can you run a pontoon there and back. in all info is greatly appreicated
That’s funny that you should ask this. I have been working on a design of a boat with a great friend and business partner of mine to fill this exact void in Boating for people in your exact dilemma. Look up www.anthem.am this could be the perfect boat for your situation. And will cover all 3 of your needs
So why would you prefer to dock against post on the outside as opposed to the boards. My thought patter is the bumpers yo have hooked on your boat will keep you away from the dock better as opposed to trying to keep a bumper between the boat and a post? Help me understand this I just bought a brand new tritoon and want to protect as much as I can from damage
Your boat has a rub rail built onto your boat. It is the widest point of the boat and designed to protect the rest of your boat. When you have an exterior post this is what your run rail comes in contact with. So you don’t need fenders in this situation regardless of the height of the water.
@@davebriscoethewakeboardcoa838 I guess that would make sense if the posts were all straight a verticals. Lol I belong to a seasonal camp ground docks are horrible
I always carry an extendible paint roller pole, with an old roller frame. Once I have one cleat tied off, I use the pole to pull me in for the next tie-off. I'm too old to be running back and forth like that.
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge & “tricks” - no Captain is too experienced to disregard the basics!
Fair winds, following seas and happy Holidays!🤙🏼
I drove a pontoon for the 1st time this 4th of July using your tips. We rented at Conley Bottom on Lake Cumberland in KY. Between your tips and the Amazing staff at CB I was able to drive & doc the boat safely. We stopped multiple times to tie the boat up to swim as we rented the 12person pontoon w/Slide. It was awesome. I had such bad anxiety before vacation because neither myself or my husband have driven a boat. I just want to share my experience in hopes that others can also just take the plunge. We are now both hooked on pontooning and will be doing it again next 4th. Thanks so much for the tips!!!! -Love from Michigan
lake cumberland is nice . Wife’s family is from there
This is the most helpful boating video that I’ve ever seen. I have no doubt that my wife will endure a significantly lower number of expletives this summer. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
sounds like you need this t-shirt: www.amazon.com/Sorry-While-Docking-Boat-T-Shirt/dp/B07CWZBSPJ
@@davebriscoethewakeboardcoa838 b.
Lol. I sympathize with your frustrations Josh
Newbie …. Using a rental pontoon coming up. The girls want to go for a responsible leisure ride…. I think I can do this!! We have a Trophy boat … but have not docked much.
Usually my husband… but these step by step no yelling… I mean speaking very clearly with NO volume attached… makes it a no stress learning moment ☺️
Thanks !!!
how did it go
Man I found this vid awhile back and watched it like 5 or 6 times cause I’m kinda slow BUT I dock my pontoon like a Boss in every situation now.
I’m confident in any wind with ten boats behind me at the ramp and I kill it every time. People have actually asked me “how did you learn that”. I tell’em youtube 😂
About to buy my first boat ever and will be a pontoon. Keeping this video in my back pocket for reference.
this video is probably the most helpful of all pontoon docking videos.
Just want to say Thank you for you time. And knowledge I’ve been boating twenty years and I’m looking into pontoon boats. Well Sir as they say you just taught an old dog new tricks.
Super greatful ! We all should try and teach those that want to learn.
Keep up the videos too !
Phenomenal video, how this doesn't have million of views is beyond me. Thanks brother
Great simple straight to the point lessons and tricks
Thanks, Dave. Going to rent in the Wisconsin Dells next week. Many moons ago I drove my Dad's and brother's ship, but this was a FANTASTIC refresher course for me!! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Love the Top truck for bridges, etc. That was slick.
Thanks for this. I'm going to be using these tips next week! Never driven a boat, so this is much appreciated.
Please continue to make more videos like this!!!!!
I'll keep em coming
I don’t even have a pontoon boat but I do find this knowledge fascinating. 👍
Thanks for getting me warmed up for a pontoon rental.
Thanks Dave for this quick vid. Bought an old pontoon 18 months ago, motor not running, tried some DIY youtube vids with no luck and finally just took it in for repair and service. So after almost two years I have a functioning boat and I couldn't resist taking it out for a quick sea trial. The problem is that this year in AR we've had quite a drought and so I knew water levels would be down. Found a small lake and it looked like the water was down a couple of feet from normal but I made the call that there would be enough water. I was alone. Got the boat launched no prob and needed to get back to the dock to get truck/trailer off the ramp. Had about 8-10 mph of wind and I totally used your tips at about the 4 min point where you get the front of the boat tied up and then reverse to swing the stern around. Worked perfectly! Right up until the stern was about a foot from the dock and I ran out of water and the prop made contact with the mud and a few small rocks!! Ouch! Minor prop damage on my first outing. :( So... your tip and demonstration on the vid was awesome and I nailed it my first attempt! :) But... I learned a valuable lesson about needing to be a better judge about water depth around a dock when water levels are low. :/ Anyway, thought you might enjoy that little story and know that people are still learning from your videos even almost two years later. Thanks again for this video and others! :D
I don't even have a boat and I really enjoyed this video a lot! and your neihborhood is awesome!!!
Hi Dave this is Bill & Sue Labuhn we lived in Orange Manor West and became good friends with your Mom Betty and Frank. I came across your video on pontoon Boating Tips that I’m going to try out on our new pontoon boat. Tell your Mom Hello
Been boating since aged 8....but you can never know too much. Just purchased my first Pontoon though, and these tips were very helpful. I just subscribed. I like how there isn't a lot of wasteful gab...just to the point, and with helpful pointers. Great Job. Safe Boating.
Most useful video on TH-cam. Thank you a lot.
Great video. I like to treat my pontoon guests to a guide-like experience. This will make me look like a pro. Guests won't ever have to put down their drinks again to help me dock.
Fantastic video, Dave. You are short and to the point. You are also a very good speaker and instructor. Thank you, and keep making these wonderful teaching videos!
I've just purchased my first pontoon boat. I had previously driven my brother's and each time had difficulty with docking. This video is very informative yet not boring as some others are. I gleaned from the video a lot of helpful tips I will most assuredly use. Thank you!
Rented a boat for vacation and these will be very helpful. Thanks!!!
Excellent tips. Thank you! Great memories, as I grew up on Lake Roy!
I watch this video every season. Thank you. Great clear instruction. Well done
Lots of good tips. My daughter and son-in-law just bought a pontoon. They haven't used it yet (winter here). I'll show her this. Thanks!
Just bought my first pontoon boat. This is very helpful. Excellent presentation.
I have a new pontoon on the way for this season. Lots of new experiences for me. This was a very helpful video.
I ordered my new pontoon December 30th before the price went up the first of the year, so I'm probably just as excited as you are, I should get it by the middle of April hopefully
Getting our new pontoon boat today, and Briscoe gave us a bunch of good safety issues and tricks that we'll be using for sure!
Best pontoon video ever! I learned so much!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to help others with your knowledge.
AUsome video! Everyone needs to watch this if they have a pontoon. I’ve seen so many that almost throw people overboard trying to dock. Thanks!😎
Thank You..that was awesome! We are looking at getting a pontoon and want to learn as much as I can.
Oh boy so much to learn on docking.
Thank you coach. New pontoon owner here.
Informative video. I’ve saved it so I can view it periodically.
Thank you
Thank you Briscoe for this excellent tutorial! I just purchased my first pontoon and have been nervous at the thought of WIND, as I've heard how difficult it can be with a pontoon. Our first time out recently was so enjoyable. Your teaching tips on this video made all the difference. I have "shared" your vids as they are professional and so concise. Thank you for your expertise.
You make it looks so easy. Thanks for the video, I will start using your info. First time Pontoon owner.
This guy is great we need some more boating videos
Great video. I don’t have post on my docks, it makes it a little harder but still manageable
Super quick to the point training video, as a low hours boating person, these where great!
I’ve been driving our pontoon on our lake over 15 years. This would video would have saved me a lot of bad docking and toon dents. Great job I’m excited to try pinning to the dock but many docks around here are metal so I’ll be looking for dock cushions or wood before I give it a whirl. 👍
Picking up a new pontoon this week. Super helpful. Thank you!
Thank you! Very informative and helpful for a new pontoon owner.
Thanks Dave. Great educational video for us pontoon owners. I'll be referring to your videos a lot. Pinning maybe a bit tricky with a trolling motor. Thanks again.
Absolutely
Nice demo, definitely a good tutorial. Would recommend a locking device to secure the outdrive. Hydraulics can fail loosing the ability to maintain the outdrive up and safe. Its an easy added insurance for a secure and safe traveling. Lastly the crossing of the safety chains from trailer to hitch addes a safety catch if trailer un-hitches. Just my 2 cents for added safety and security. Happy safe boating travels.
Thank you for this video. Just got a pontoon boat 2 weeks ago
Glad it helped
Thanks!
Hey thanks for the time always been a power boater just recently purchased a tritoon info should be a big help thanks
just awesome videos wow great informative and straight to the point
Great tips! Im on the Missouri RIver, windy with a lot of current. Putting the pontoon in the water tomorrow, looking forward to trying these out. Thanks!
awesome video. can you do one on how to properly trim pontoon up on plane? I am wanting to buy my first boat this spring and I want a tri toon. ive saw so many videos of guys stuffing the bow on these I want to make sure I know how to trim it property for chop. thanks!
Best pontoon vid I’ve seen! Thanks
you are an awesome captain sir!
Just bought a used one and am working on a few things so no experience on docking one yet but will definitely apply your techniques. Thanks so much. Good video!
Very good instruction. Thanks!
Great vid! Keep em coming Dave.
Thanks
Great video and all I can add to this is fenders fenders fenders they make bow fenders too. If you get some waves you can do damage just with a rub but the fender takes it all
Awesome video great instruction! I live on rather a busy part of our lake and docking is always a challenge with wake and wind. Thank you and by the way I've got a shirt just like that. Lol
Thank you--GREAT information for new owners!!
GREAT JOB, THANK YOU ,I`LL BE TRYING SOME OF THESE TIPS OUT TOMORROW ON THE MIGHTY SUSQUEHANNA AT LONG LEVEL !!!
Great Video. I was saying to myself the area looks familiar. I have been boating the Chain of Lakes since I was a kid.
I just switched from a bowrider to a hurricane deck boat. A lot of these tips will be helpful. Thanks.
Thanks for the info!
Great stuff. Have you done a video on docking a pontoon in a slip with a crosswind? It's a tight fit.
Can you send me a video of your docking situation? I’m happy to give you advice on it.
Awesome video! A lot of good tricks. I appreciate it!
great videos Dave
I don't have a pontoon boat but still some practical tips for mono hulls.
Great video! Thank you. 🙂👍
Got my first Pontoon coming next week. Great Videos, I’ll need them
A have a Regency 230 DL 3 with a 200 Mercury
Fantastic! Thank you! 93K views and only 2K likes???? Why even 1 thumbs down????????????
My new favorite channel
Good job, great tips! Thanks
Good info TY I have a pontoon on order and this is helpful 👍
Excellent video! Thank you!
Excellent video, I have owned a pontoon boat for fifteen years. All of this advice is good but don't expect it to work as well as it does in this video. The current, wind conditions and size of our motor can greatly effect all of this advice. I remember switching from a pontoon with a 60 hp motor to one with a 200 hp motor. I can tell you the idle speed is dramatically different. If I idle my 200 hp motor up against a dock it better be very well secured. In the wind docking is a crap shoot. His advice is right but in gusty weather the wind changing from 5mph breeze to a 20 mph gust is something you most likely will have trouble with. Don't get me wrong, great video but I can assure you the best boat captains have trouble from time to time.
Great video! I don’t know if I enjoyed the tips or Leila more. 😁
Great lessons Sir. Thank you
Great job!! Thumbs up👍👍
Awesome video
Very informative. Thanks.
Lots to digest. Subbed
Excellent video. Thank you
great video...please show how to get into a slip.
You got it!
Great tips , well done
Thanks for these tips!
great video currently looking at a house on tiger lake in the chain of lakes. I have a couple of questions if you dont mind. looking at doing a little fishing a little wake boarding/skiing when the kids visit. would it be better to stay with a pontoon or go with a more traditional boat. also while looking at the map it shows the kissimee river going all the the way to lake O can you run a pontoon there and back. in all info is greatly appreicated
That’s funny that you should ask this. I have been working on a design of a boat with a great friend and business partner of mine to fill this exact void in Boating for people in your exact dilemma. Look up www.anthem.am this could be the perfect boat for your situation. And will cover all 3 of your needs
@@davebriscoethewakeboardcoa838 cool boat thanks for the info
Any reason why door is normally on passenger side. The space behind captains chairs seams perfect. Maybe the Bimini top bars
Any tips for pontoons on boat lifts?
Thank you! Very helpful
So why would you prefer to dock against post on the outside as opposed to the boards. My thought patter is the bumpers yo have hooked on your boat will keep you away from the dock better as opposed to trying to keep a bumper between the boat and a post? Help me understand this I just bought a brand new tritoon and want to protect as much as I can from damage
Your boat has a rub rail built onto your boat. It is the widest point of the boat and designed to protect the rest of your boat. When you have an exterior post this is what your run rail comes in contact with. So you don’t need fenders in this situation regardless of the height of the water.
@@davebriscoethewakeboardcoa838 I guess that would make sense if the posts were all straight a verticals. Lol
I belong to a seasonal camp ground docks are horrible
Great videos. Where do you live?
Awesome lessons. Thank you
Thanks... excellent video 👍
Awesome advice
I always carry an extendible paint roller pole, with an old roller frame. Once I have one cleat tied off, I use the pole to pull me in for the next tie-off. I'm too old to be running back and forth like that.
New to this. Because the boats going to be in the water swaying won’t it scratch the boat? How do you prevent that?
Properly placed Fenders
Great video!!!
Nice job, clear and concise ...
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for your help