Your instructions are all well and good. With 30 plus years of trailer boating, my technique is a bit more streamline. I back the trailer in deeper at the ramp until the top of the back finders are just at water level. I can then drive the boat onto the trailer until the keel is centered. With the motor engaged, look on both sides of the boat to confirm there is equal fender / trailer frame showing. Then with boat centered, power up driving the boat to the bow roller--- hook the winch and safety chain. One turn on winch handle and all is snugged down. This approach has served me with a 24 ft. stern drive cabin boat, a 17 ft. CC and now a 20 ft. CC. I enjoy your channel and it is a rare time that I do not learn new techniques. ie, Steer then gear......
Good video. I'm sure the towing experts are zooming in on every angle they can get, checking laws across 50 states, estimating chain length and its distance to the ground, and ensuring there were no twists in the ratchet straps. The dog ear thing was a neat trick. Thanks for that.
Been learning to drive a 21' boat for a year. Love your videos. My wife is great, she learned to back up the trailer and is as good as anyone on the ramp. Things we have learned together loading the boat: (1) It's not like driving a car. Steer before gear slows everything down for you and buys you time to think. (2) We have carpeted bunks. Back the trailer in further to get the whole bunk wet, then pull out to your best loading position. This helps the boat slide on the trailer carpet easier. (3) Do not have the trailer too deep when loading or the stern will float off or over the trailer sides. (4) Once the trailer wheels are in the water, back in slowly to allow the trailer to sink otherwise it can float off at an angle in any current. (5) If you can't drive around a busy dock while waiting your turn, learn to hold your boat in position nudging throttle backward or forward. Drifting around in the wind or current can cause problems around other boats, rocks or sea walls when you try and regain control in a hurry. (6) Finding the right momentum and angle of approach to the trailer for the wind and current conditions is tricky. Too slow can get you into trouble with the wind, too fast can mean damage your boat or other boats. takes a while to get experience.
Great information! We do the double team also. My wife is an expert getting the boat on the trailer...hook up the bow line, and off the ramp within a minute! So many block the ramp...glad you covered boat ramp etiquette!
Just a quick note. You do not have to use the Yamaha "wedge". Your engine comes with a build in wedge at 16:32 you can see the wedge just above the transom bracket, its flipped up - flip that down. Then it will sit on the transom bracket holding the load of the engine... Just like what you do now.. but build into the motor... :)
I gotta say, this is a great tutorial. I’ve only had my boat for about a year and it’s safe to say that recovery is the worst part about boating. Launching isn’t so bad but getting back on the trailer can be stressful. The pointers I took today, “steer before you gear” and “going into the wind into current”. Such an easy idea that I never thought of. I’m definitely going to be using these ideas going forward. Thanks again for the easy to follow content.
A helpful tip for checking trailer lights, turn on your parking lights and your emergency flashers (same part of the bulb on the trailer that flashes and lights up for braking). The parking lights let you check all the marker/ running lights. The flashers let you check the functionality of the turn signals and brake lights all at the same time. This eliminates yelling left ?? Ok right?? Ok brakes ?!?! You’re both awesome and we love the videos !!!
Nicely done! If you are new to towing, go to a mall or school, practice backing up. Not as easy as shown. Once you learn it, it is easy... Just different.
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve watched a family load their gear while blocking the ramp…then turn their batteries on…then put their Bimini up…oh and apply sunscreen to their kid, THEN start their boat and get out of the way. Florida boat ramps can induce madness. Great video, as always ladies!!
New subscriber, you girls are great! I find guide polls are extremely helpful not only for loading the boat but also for backing an empty trailer down. I also disconnect my lights when the trailer is in the water to avoid any potential live shorts. Keep up the great work.
Suggestion: Put tow vehicle in 4WD (if you have it) at the ramp. Always use parking brake when holding. Have chocks on hand and use if holding for any length of time. I use them when launching/landing solo as it’s less streamlined than with two people.
Love the bloopers....good video ...only thing I could add is dont let other people push or rush you that's when I see the most mistakes ...cause the newbie gets rushed or feels rushed....just my 2 cents
Nice job girls. Up here in Minnesota. U have to leave the plug out. Because evasive species so it’s easy to forget to put it back it’s like the first thing to remember. Or else.
Simple but informative keep up the good work. FUNNY Boat ramp what? South Florida boat ramps have multiple you tubers showing what a fiasco these ramps are, it's so sad it used to not be that way.
Pending the boat and trailer setup , And how far the trailer is backed up into the water : The boat can be powered all the way to and against the bow stop .
The one tip I have (and this being TH-cam, I am sure someone will disagree) is to always cross your trailer chains under the ball hitch. In the event that Murphy's law decides that today is the day that it is going to show you who is boss, the tongue of the trailer will fall onto the X made by your safety chains and not dig into the highway at 65 MPH.
When I was new to boating I was kinda nervous as everybody made a biiiiig thing out of driving / docking a boat. It's physics plus a bit of common sense, actually.
@@jimmiedavis1693 ... Agree. 👍Have these (any) straps just for the boat. Cut to size but leave a foot or two long. DO NOT take the chance of them coming unraveled while underway down the road. Use the cut off parts for something else. Don't trash them. .
If you dont know the correct way to do something dont post a vid on it that was absolute crap the correct way is to launch the boat onto tyres start at the stern place a tyre on the ground drive forward push the boat of onto that tyre place another tyre in front of that one move forward pushing the boat onto that tyre repeat steps until boat is sitting on all tyres then winch it back on as usuall the tyres will allow the hull of the boat to sit secure i have launched all diffrent lenghts of boats fron 14ft right up to 28 foot twin hull shark cat for smaller boats i use car tyres for bigger boats truck tyres 1100R
Arrgh., the “humbling” boat ramp 😂👌✨ sets the precedent of the rest of the journey✅no wonder there’s Utube channels based on the trials & trivialities of amicably launching 🚀 & or the berthing of boats 🚤 🌊 Well tackled 🎣 topic ✅, & it’s Certainly equally flavoursome ♨️👌✨😋when the appointed parking bays, are relevantly considerate to trailer parking✅ 👋🏼😃🌅🦘
I see to to too many ramps that are sallow and see the boat mess up their props trying to power their boat onto the trailer. You should coast your boat on the trailer and then have the motor up. throwing a line at the person at the trailer.
@@dannyoatman4222 Absolutely, as with diving into unknown waters 👀 Check ☑️ 1st 🥇 Another preventable incident 🚨 👁️ witnessed recently was a civi-boater, Waay too impatient to reverse out to a relevant turn-point, instead gets reminded {📍💰} of the marina’s wharf location 💥 ⚠️ Certainly a Majority blissfully unawares of their immediate, & broader environment, possibly they’ve watcheḏ 2-22 many Hollywood, action movies 🍿 🏁🚸 ⚠️ As with the outdated assessment of road vehicle drivers, it would pay, on both sides of the till, to include a defensive criteria forum•☂️
Your instructions are all well and good. With 30 plus years of trailer boating, my technique is a bit more streamline. I back the trailer in deeper at the ramp until the top of the back finders are just at water level. I can then drive the boat onto the trailer until the keel is centered. With the motor engaged, look on both sides of the boat to confirm there is equal fender / trailer frame showing. Then with boat centered, power up driving the boat to the bow roller--- hook the winch and safety chain. One turn on winch handle and all is snugged down. This approach has served me with a 24 ft. stern drive cabin boat, a 17 ft. CC and now a 20 ft. CC. I enjoy your channel and it is a rare time that I do not learn new techniques. ie, Steer then gear......
Good video. I'm sure the towing experts are zooming in on every angle they can get, checking laws across 50 states, estimating chain length and its distance to the ground, and ensuring there were no twists in the ratchet straps. The dog ear thing was a neat trick. Thanks for that.
So glad that yall talked about keeping the ramp area clear both the ramp itself and the parking lot it sucks to have to wait for inconsiderate people
Been learning to drive a 21' boat for a year. Love your videos.
My wife is great, she learned to back up the trailer and is as good as anyone on the ramp.
Things we have learned together loading the boat:
(1) It's not like driving a car. Steer before gear slows everything down for you and buys you time to think.
(2) We have carpeted bunks. Back the trailer in further to get the whole bunk wet, then pull out to your best loading position.
This helps the boat slide on the trailer carpet easier.
(3) Do not have the trailer too deep when loading or the stern will float off or over the trailer sides.
(4) Once the trailer wheels are in the water, back in slowly to allow the trailer to sink otherwise it can float off at an angle in any current.
(5) If you can't drive around a busy dock while waiting your turn, learn to hold your boat in position nudging throttle backward or forward. Drifting around in the wind or current can cause problems around other boats, rocks or sea walls when you try and regain control in a hurry.
(6) Finding the right momentum and angle of approach to the trailer for the wind and current conditions is tricky.
Too slow can get you into trouble with the wind, too fast can mean damage your boat or other boats. takes a while to get experience.
Great information! We do the double team also. My wife is an expert getting the boat on the trailer...hook up the bow line, and off the ramp within a minute! So many block the ramp...glad you covered boat ramp etiquette!
Ramp etiquette, alot of people in SoFlo need to watch this LOL.
But that would kill the content for the boat ramp channels! LOL
@@michiganengineer8621 yes, I love the boat ramp fail vids!
Just a quick note. You do not have to use the Yamaha "wedge". Your engine comes with a build in wedge at 16:32 you can see the wedge just above the transom bracket, its flipped up - flip that down. Then it will sit on the transom bracket holding the load of the engine... Just like what you do now.. but build into the motor... :)
Good video! I was always taught launch deep and retrieve shallow with the trailer, if trailer is too deep the bow will float around.
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I gotta say, this is a great tutorial. I’ve only had my boat for about a year and it’s safe to say that recovery is the worst part about boating. Launching isn’t so bad but getting back on the trailer can be stressful. The pointers I took today, “steer before you gear” and “going into the wind into current”. Such an easy idea that I never thought of. I’m definitely going to be using these ideas going forward. Thanks again for the easy to follow content.
Greatest fishing duo ever
A helpful tip for checking trailer lights, turn on your parking lights and your emergency flashers (same part of the bulb on the trailer that flashes and lights up for braking).
The parking lights let you check all the marker/ running lights. The flashers let you check the functionality of the turn signals and brake lights all at the same time. This eliminates yelling left ?? Ok right?? Ok brakes ?!?!
You’re both awesome and we love the videos !!!
great job girls!!! I wish every boater, mostly the beginners watch it!!!
Nicely done! If you are new to towing, go to a mall or school, practice backing up. Not as easy as shown. Once you learn it, it is easy... Just different.
I'm so glad that im not the only one that says hello 50 times when testing audio 🤣
You need to do a video about ramp and boating etiquette.
I liked the outtakes, I hope that becomes a regular feature on the channel.
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve watched a family load their gear while blocking the ramp…then turn their batteries on…then put their Bimini up…oh and apply sunscreen to their kid, THEN start their boat and get out of the way.
Florida boat ramps can induce madness.
Great video, as always ladies!!
I use a foam pad to protect gel coat from strap rubbing
Love the channel shout out to ace for recommending your link much respect ladies 👍👍
New subscriber, you girls are great! I find guide polls are extremely helpful not only for loading the boat but also for backing an empty trailer down. I also disconnect my lights when the trailer is in the water to avoid any potential live shorts. Keep up the great work.
Haha the bloopers were great! Added some fun to some good tips 👍
Suggestion: Put tow vehicle in 4WD (if you have it) at the ramp. Always use parking brake when holding. Have chocks on hand and use if holding for any length of time. I use them when launching/landing solo as it’s less streamlined than with two people.
Excellent video ladies. Straight to the point and the reasons why. Courtesy wins the day…!
Love the bloopers....good video ...only thing I could add is dont let other people push or rush you that's when I see the most mistakes ...cause the newbie gets rushed or feels rushed....just my 2 cents
Agreed! Thanks for watching 😊
Great video. Thanks. We motorhome and fish. I noticed this location has a campground. Can you provide the location?
Thanks,
Eric
Always entertaining, always informative. Thanks ladies.
Another excellent tutorial ladies, thanks
Love the bloopers at the end. Manny F.
Getting that boat back on the trailer at the ramp sure is a whole lot easier with TWO people !!!
Nice job girls. Up here in Minnesota. U have to leave the plug out. Because evasive species so it’s easy to forget to put it back it’s like the first thing to remember. Or else.
GREAT vid, good, solid info, well presented and thorough....
Simple but informative keep up the good work. FUNNY Boat ramp what? South Florida boat ramps have multiple you tubers showing what a fiasco these ramps are, it's so sad it used to not be that way.
I’ve never seen the “dog ear” ratchet strap trick. Nice!
All good information.
Wow you put a lot of work in to these videos, really impressive 👍
Kona looked disappointed because you didn’t introduce him a the intro 🤔
**I LOVE THESE TWO = CUTEST THINGS IN FLORIDA!!!**
**STAY SAFE LADIES!!!**
Pending the boat and trailer setup ,
And how far the trailer is backed up into the water :
The boat can be powered all the way to and against the bow stop .
Thanks for sharing 🍸
I was trying to figure out who was the cutest, sorry twins Kona wins.
Emily is, what are you talking about lol
The one tip I have (and this being TH-cam, I am sure someone will disagree) is to always cross your trailer chains under the ball hitch. In the event that Murphy's law decides that today is the day that it is going to show you who is boss, the tongue of the trailer will fall onto the X made by your safety chains and not dig into the highway at 65 MPH.
Yes 🙌🏻 this is true. Good tip!
Also if you have a choice get an EZ-Loader trailer it doesn’t matter how bad you are at loading the boat it will center you on its own
You still need to practice loading. Don't rely on only the trailer.
Didn't see a link for that motor transom saver device. Interested.
m-ywedge.com
Standard Yamaha part.
I like to Lower the engine all the way down to drain the water out before I secure it.
Missed you at the Miami Boat Show
When I was new to boating I was kinda nervous as everybody made a biiiiig thing out of driving / docking a boat. It's physics plus a bit of common sense, actually.
Did you remove the plug?
... Yes they did.
Dakota retriever a Must
Genius!
Hi girls tanks for this the wife loves it
Where is that ramp located?
Markham park fort Lauderdale
Markham park?
Looks like Markham ramps.
Remember about those chain needing to be crossed...???
I thought they looked like they were not crossed at first also , but I think they actually are crossed very near the trailer 🤷🏻♂️
@@Kapnwill they filmed the trailer thing all in 1 day from the other vid it shows them not crossed.
Don’t worry, they’re crossed!
@@GaleForceTwins good work
Being twins is awesome. You guys are awesome.
Me, I'm kind of a jerk, so I'm glad I'm NOT twins. ONE of me is plenty.
Hi I am Anai’s friend
Why is your steering wheel facing straight up 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ So hard to steer boat that way
👍👍👍
Hey, how do you two operate a boat without twins?
Bah dum tisssss.
You can cut those long tie down straps to the proper length needed and melt the end slightly so it wont unravel. Looks neat and less work.
@@jimmiedavis1693 ... Agree. 👍Have these (any) straps just for the boat. Cut to size but leave a foot or two long. DO NOT take the chance of them coming unraveled while underway down the road. Use the cut off parts for something else. Don't trash them.
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If you dont know the correct way to do something dont post a vid on it that was absolute crap the correct way is to launch the boat onto tyres start at the stern place a tyre on the ground drive forward push the boat of onto that tyre place another tyre in front of that one move forward pushing the boat onto that tyre repeat steps until boat is sitting on all tyres then winch it back on as usuall the tyres will allow the hull of the boat to sit secure i have launched all diffrent lenghts of boats fron 14ft right up to 28 foot twin hull shark cat for smaller boats i use car tyres for bigger boats truck tyres 1100R
You don’t drive a boat your con it. But also love the channel but y’all got to stop talking over each other
Arrgh., the “humbling” boat ramp 😂👌✨ sets the precedent of the rest of the journey✅no wonder there’s Utube channels based on the trials & trivialities of amicably launching 🚀 & or the berthing of boats 🚤 🌊
Well tackled 🎣 topic ✅, & it’s Certainly equally flavoursome ♨️👌✨😋when the appointed parking bays, are relevantly considerate to trailer parking✅
👋🏼😃🌅🦘
I see to to too many ramps that are sallow and see the boat mess up their props trying to power their boat onto the trailer. You should coast your boat on the trailer and then have the motor up. throwing a line at the person at the trailer.
@@dannyoatman4222 Absolutely, as with diving into unknown waters 👀 Check ☑️ 1st 🥇
Another preventable incident 🚨 👁️ witnessed recently was a civi-boater, Waay too impatient to reverse out to a relevant turn-point, instead gets reminded {📍💰} of the marina’s wharf location 💥 ⚠️
Certainly a Majority blissfully unawares of their immediate, & broader environment, possibly they’ve watcheḏ 2-22 many Hollywood, action movies 🍿 🏁🚸
⚠️
As with the outdated assessment of road vehicle drivers, it would pay, on both sides of the till, to include a defensive criteria forum•☂️