A far cry from the days of my dad yelling at everyone and turning what should have been a nice day on the water to just another day of hurt feelings. Very nice job!
Me too,not for 20 years but when your alone this is a great easy way to load and unload your boat,to me this is a lot easier and faster than driving it on.
The thumbs down is because some retard is going to to unhook his boat from the trailer, back down a steeper ramp and his boat is going to fall on the concrete. The boat needs to be secured to the trailer until the trailer is in launch position.
My wife and I just bought a 16" boat, the three times we have been out have been a bit of a struggle. I've watched your video three times. I feel like I've been enlightened. Thanks!
Man! I've been losing sleep fretting retrieving my soon to be first boat since my dad's boat 40 years ago, a 19' CC. You have just greatly eased my fears! Here's wishing you many good fishing trips!
why thank you very much! All it takes is practice and not being scared or in a hurry. I have some other launching videos on my channel and some regular videos also show me launching. my last video shows a in-car footage as well. thank you very much for watching :)
Like I posted, I too had "first boat launch fears" and tried several times the POWER METHOD ... it was a waste of time and frustration till I remembered this rope method. It is the quickest method and it only needs ONE PERSON TO LAUNCH OR MOUNT one person using the power method takes longer because you still have to go in and out of the boat that is not needed using a rope. I just also noticed another time saver... The boat was tied to the trailer before he ever the water and just let it flat back into the ramp. This is also a time saver too!
thanks Im just another nervous boat owner about to do the nervous launch, Ive done a couple and have had problems getting the boat straight on the trailer , Ive just made a couple of guides for the back so it might help, I also agree that you dont need to gun it up on the trailer if you get the depth right I do the same thing with the rope as you so I at least have some things right just need more confidence
Same exact method I use, but I drop the tail gate and place the 50' rope on there. I attach the leash to the bow stop and the large loops flow nicely as the rig floats away. Great work Tony! Tight lines!
very good Capt. The key to taking out is knowing how far your trailer should go in the water. To far and the boat will not center easy not far enough and you struggle to winch up. I like that he does not power load.
Hey thanks for this. New boat owner here and it just seems intuitive to me to guide it up onto the trailer as opposed to gunning it up there as I see a lot of people do. Thank you!
Melissa Oltman you are welcome Melissa I'm glad that my video can help you I do have a few other boat loading videos on my channel you can also take a look at those and they may help as well :)
Some docks in TX and other parts of the country have courtesy ramps off to the side that you tie to as you retrieve your trailer and back it in. No other choice but to drive the boat up onto the trailer (since boat isn’t tied to the retrieval dock) but as the man said, he drives his up on the trailer as well. Good video.
i could've tied off the side here but it was dead and no one was waiting. so for video sake i left it where it was. as i remember this day was a crappy fishing day lol. thank you for watching :)
Tony, thanks for doing the video. More people need to watch these. The public ramp near my house has a beach and many times you have to dodge kids running across the ramps while you're backing down or pulling out. Of course we have the "wait until they get on the ramp to load everything in the boat" types too.
When loading, that's a good idea to have a long rope and have the boat back away from the trailer. Makes it easier to guide the boat on to the trailer. As a new boater, using a 15 foot rope, the boat was too close to the trailer so it was harder to guide the boat on to the trailer. I'll buy a 25' rope for my next loading. Gave you a thumbs up.
Yes it could !! Generally I normally leave the bowline attached. Around here there's at least three lakes with very flat ramps. Just have to use some discretion
This man has fished by himself hundreds, if not thousands of times. Don't be intimidated by watching guys like this load their boat on a calm day without issue. This is a skill that is developed over many seasons of weekend boating. Which by the way, is exactly what most boat owners do. You want to learn how to load a boat faster, find a huge empty parking lot and practice backing up your trailer, this is what will take ALOT of time off launching AND retrieving your vessel.
Very true.... Also practice makes perfect. If a person is out there every weekend or twice a week or whatever they will learn what to do and what not to do very quickly :-)
Great job. What did you tie off to on the launch? The hitch, bumper, or something in your bed? And how long was your line? Lots of questions, but I’m new. Thanks
So you unhooked the bow line long before you went down the ramp? Great way to launch the boat into the parking lot. Now let's see ya try that with some wind and waves
Nice job Tony! You make it look so easy. What are you using to tie off your boat to your trailer and how long? Also, is it possible to retrieve a much heavier and a little bit larger boat the same way you did in this video?
you know it seems like when I get on the launch everybody is such a hurry for me to get gone but when they get on they set and visit I'm with you I would rather crank it up like the way your doing it just and old man been fishing for years good luck hlong mo
Rick Cargo no reason. Actually I load my boat on the trailer a few different ways which includes just driving it on. I kind of like the Rope drag sometimes because my feet are already on the ground LOL
Man, I love that shirt , I definitely need to get one of those, oh and buy the way great job unloading and loading your boat! Someday I hope to be able to do it that way. I'm not that bad but I'm not THAT good. Keep on fishing! With love and God bless.
thank you! you know the more you do it the better you'll get. just get your routine down and you'll be fine. also take a look at my other launch/load videos :)
Good job,but not everyone has a fully decked out boat with that fancy shallow watter anchor.if solo just get to the dock, rope the front, and pull the rear of the boat tords dock ,rope it asap , go get trailer , 75% of trailer in watter ,go to boat undo the rear rope,then front,use front rop to pull the boat into trailer, time to do all this does depend on current and air so may vary on how fast you need to move . But if you don't have powered anchors just rope it asap so it doesn't flat away (rear of boat)
May work on this ramp but I would strongly advice boaters to keep hooked up until the boat is in the water. I've seen so many boaters loose their boat on the ramp doing this especially if your trailer has rollers on it.
I've been working on this 21ft skeeter I bought 95 225 mercury. fish and ski haven't even got to use it yet now I have to go in hospital be summer before I get to use it can't wait to see how it runs bass pro done some of my work has the racing motor on it some guys just don't take care of their boat it really looks good now my boy has a fit over it thanks for info. hlong mo
Simple ... learned this watching a guy recover his 15 foot boat from the intercostal river with a strong current. I struggled recovering the power method then realized the “pull the rope” method was hands down the easiest and first try “perfect” seating to the trailer. I too was so frustrated with the power method that I pissed off my wife too and wasted 15 to 20 minutes due to the current preventing me from aligning the boar over the rollers. Launch and recovery with the ROPE METHOD is the way to go and it is only a ONE PERSON action so boating alone is easy for everyone ... 5 STARS VIDEO!
Did you choose to disconnect the winch before the approach due to the ramp not being too steep? Your other video recommended to leave it attached until you reached the water. Soo many newbies out there with their boats sliding off the trailer before reaching the water.
Should have parked on the other side of the dock, where you wouldn't have been blocking the ramp. I know, it looks like no one was around, but, still, it sets a very bad example. There are already way too many folks who think it's perfectly acceptable to block the ramp for however long it takes them to get their shit together. Other than that, GREAT job of launching and retrieving solo!
one thing that he did, that if it's a boat ramp where others are waiting on you to leave is ; pull your loaded boat away from ramp after you load it . then in parking area pull your drain plugs and fasting down your boat tail hooks to trailer. never hold others up at boat launches to do these things.
This is exactly how it should be done. I would add one thing that wasnt necessary at this ramp. If its busy, after launching, move your boat to the other side of the ramp so other ppl can launch or trailer while you are parking your truck and trailer.
A far cry from the days of my dad yelling at everyone and turning what should have been a nice day on the water to just another day of hurt feelings. Very nice job!
hehe now THAT would be a video to see :-) thank you very much for watching!
Rags722 if our dads only had TH-cam in those days, I've picked up so many tips from people like Tony!
Thanks for posting.
Rags722 funny stuff
You also? My dad would get red faced, be yelling and cursing. Looking back I think he had anger issues LOL.
@@davidlong5157 i was legitimately surprised when i saw an adult man get a crows nest and not throw a tantrum for the first time
Finally some1 who actually knows how to load their boat proper. Thank you for your video wish more people would watch
I don’t get the thumbs down on this video. The man nails it. It’s how I‘ve retrieved/launched my boat for 20+ years.
Thanks Don !! Some people just like to hate on EVERYTHING no matter what it is lol
Me too,not for 20 years but when your alone this is a great easy way to load and unload your boat,to me this is a lot easier and faster than driving it on.
The thumbs down is because some retard is going to to unhook his boat from the trailer, back down a steeper ramp and his boat is going to fall on the concrete. The boat needs to be secured to the trailer until the trailer is in launch position.
My wife and I just bought a 16" boat, the three times we have been out have been a bit of a struggle. I've watched your video three times. I feel like I've been enlightened. Thanks!
and thank you, glad my video helped :))))
This is the best boat launch and retrievable I've seen!!!!
Wow thank you Sekou !!
Man! I've been losing sleep fretting retrieving my soon to be first boat since my dad's boat 40 years ago, a 19' CC. You have just greatly eased my fears! Here's wishing you many good fishing trips!
why thank you very much! All it takes is practice and not being scared or in a hurry. I have some other launching videos on my channel and some regular videos also show me launching. my last video shows a in-car footage as well. thank you very much for watching :)
Like I posted, I too had "first boat launch fears" and tried several times the POWER METHOD ... it was a waste of time and frustration till I remembered this rope method. It is the quickest method and it only needs ONE PERSON TO LAUNCH OR MOUNT one person using the power method takes longer because you still have to go in and out of the boat that is not needed using a rope. I just also noticed another time saver... The boat was tied to the trailer before he ever the water and just let it flat back into the ramp. This is also a time saver too!
thanks Im just another nervous boat owner about to do the nervous launch, Ive done a couple and have had problems getting the boat straight on the trailer , Ive just made a couple of guides for the back so it might help, I also agree that you dont need to gun it up on the trailer if you get the depth right I do the same thing with the rope as you so I at least have some things right just need more confidence
It gets easier with each time you do it. The main key is don’t panic. I hope the video has helped 😀
Just bought a new 2020 tracker xl boat last Saturday. First boat. This helped a lot.
I appreciate the pointers. Thank you, Sir.
thank you Dustin!!! Good luck it just takes practice :)
Same exact method I use, but I drop the tail gate and place the 50' rope on there. I attach the leash to the bow stop and the large loops flow nicely as the rig floats away. Great work Tony! Tight lines!
yes that works too !! very nice :)
very good Capt. The key to taking out is knowing how far your trailer should go in the water. To far and the boat will not center easy not far enough and you struggle to winch up. I like that he does not power load.
Thank you sir 😊
Nice job. It also helps that there’s not a lot of other boaters
Correct
Hey thanks for this. New boat owner here and it just seems intuitive to me to guide it up onto the trailer as opposed to gunning it up there as I see a lot of people do. Thank you!
Melissa Oltman you are welcome Melissa I'm glad that my video can help you I do have a few other boat loading videos on my channel you can also take a look at those and they may help as well :)
Some docks in TX and other parts of the country have courtesy ramps off to the side that you tie to as you retrieve your trailer and back it in. No other choice but to drive the boat up onto the trailer (since boat isn’t tied to the retrieval dock) but as the man said, he drives his up on the trailer as well. Good video.
i could've tied off the side here but it was dead and no one was waiting. so for video sake i left it where it was. as i remember this day was a crappy fishing day lol. thank you for watching :)
Would have never thought to use the power poles. Thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks.
Brad Bonhoff they definitely come in handy I use them every launch. hey and thanks for watching!
Tony, thanks for doing the video. More people need to watch these. The public ramp near my house has a beach and many times you have to dodge kids running across the ramps while you're backing down or pulling out. Of course we have the "wait until they get on the ramp to load everything in the boat" types too.
Football5198 you are very welcome and thank you so much for watching :-)
Slow is smooth..smooth is fast. Well done sir.
thank you Mike !!!!!
My thanks to you sir. I have my first boat and am unable to climb much on the trailer frame. You do it right and easy.
thank you, i'm glad i could help... good luck :)
That was slick he definitely knows what he’s doing. Wish every time was that easy
Thank you HB !!!
Been to a lot of ramps and this has to be the simplest and best made.
Ken Fung I agree. And I also like the fact that there is a gradual slope and not a real steep angle to the ramps.
Hiya Tony
Thank you so much for uploading this video to TH-cam
You are very welcome, good luck out there :-)
@@TopwaterTony I have always loved launching and retrieving boats
That was nice and easy. Easy peasy. Great job. Love that shirt. Cheers
thank you, thank you !!!!
Like a Boss! That's the same way I do mine. Driving the boat on the trailer always freaked me out a little.
i do it either way... yesterday i drove it on ... thanks for watching :)
nice video.got a new boat just used twice so far going on my 3rd trip
Very nice! What kind of boat did you get?
@@TopwaterTony a 17ccr glasstream center console
Topwater Tony great video!!! Love the shirt!!
Thank you so much for watching Chris :-)
When loading, that's a good idea to have a long rope and have the boat back away from the trailer. Makes it easier to guide the boat on to the trailer. As a new boater, using a 15 foot rope, the boat was too close to the trailer so it was harder to guide the boat on to the trailer. I'll buy a 25' rope for my next loading. Gave you a thumbs up.
Thank you sir
Excellent video. Mama even understands it now, thank you!
hehe thank you !!!
If only life could be so easy.
That's true 🤣
Nice job, when I arrive back at the ramp it usually is blowing a gale and things become so much harder.
Yeah I've been there before that's for sure. You just have to go with the flow and go easy!
Well done!! Nice!
Thank you 🙏🏽
Do you prefer manually loading it instead of powerloading ?
hmm.... no preference but i've done both
wow, you make it look so easy :) well done..if the ramp is steeper, could the boat roll off before reaching the water?
Yes it could !! Generally I normally leave the bowline attached. Around here there's at least three lakes with very flat ramps. Just have to use some discretion
@@TopwaterTony thank you for taking your time to reply, much appreciated :) take care
This man has fished by himself hundreds, if not thousands of times. Don't be intimidated by
watching guys like this load their boat on a calm day without issue. This is a skill that is developed over many seasons of weekend boating. Which by the way, is exactly what most boat owners do.
You want to learn how
to load a boat faster, find a huge empty parking lot and practice backing up your trailer, this is what will take ALOT of time off launching AND retrieving your vessel.
Very true.... Also practice makes perfect. If a person is out there every weekend or twice a week or whatever they will learn what to do and what not to do very quickly :-)
Nice job, How long is your boat and most importantly, how long is the rope.
Thank you ☺️
Boat is 18ft 2 inches
The rope came from Walmart and I think it is 25 ft long
BEAUTIFUL JOB MAN A+++++
Thank you so much 🙏🏽
Where can I get that shirt, so cool!
a buddy of mine got it off the internet.... i would do a search
Good luck finding a ramp like this
One of my favorite ramps :-) thanks for watching!
@@TopwaterTony That aint no ramp, its a gosh darn slip! lol
@@stogierogy lol
Ya no kidding
I don’t understand the comment. Ramps made of wood on the water? I think most are made this way I don’t see why it requires luck to find one.
Great job. What did you tie off to on the launch? The hitch, bumper, or something in your bed? And how long was your line? Lots of questions, but I’m new. Thanks
I tie the end of the rope to the trailer. I believe the rope is 25 ft that came from Walmart.
@@TopwaterTony Thank you, God Bless
You made it look easy!
Thanks Frank !! yeah I kind of got the hang of it LOL practice practice practice
So you unhooked the bow line long before you went down the ramp? Great way to launch the boat into the parking lot. Now let's see ya try that with some wind and waves
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Everything is easy with a dock, not all ramps have docks but good info anyway!!
Thank you 😊
Thank you for not gasing it up onto the winch. Hate when people do that.
:)
Pcrusen power loading it the only way to load for me it's to hard to retrieve a 24 foot center console without using the engine
@ Nostalgic Vibes Bet your also that guy who thinks they have to spend 20 minutes trying to pull it up to the winch too huh.
Thanks for the videos!!!
Glad you like them! thanks Tim :)
Love the T-shirt!
Hehe thank you !!
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching Richard !! 😊
Great post! One question, would the Power Poles not hold the boat in place while you park and retrieved the truck?
they could if the front of the boat is up enough on the bank or to where waves wont move the boat
Okaaay! Thank you Sir.
the boat launches in the states are so nice
most that i've been to are nice but few are sub par lol where are you from Jason?
im from manitoba canada. i have never seen a boat launch even close to that nice
really wow,,,,, i wonder why they dont install some nice ramps? TFW !!
it could be weather related it seems the further down south i go the nicer the ramps are
yeah could be
Looks like you have done this before! Nice job!
Dan Golden yes I have :) thank you Dan
You cheated ! you have power poles ! ! ! ...... LoL good video and sweet ride for sure .
thank you !!!
very nice and smooth job..I like your T Shirt.
thank you very much and thanks for watching :-)
Outstanding sir. Done simply and easy.
easy breezy :) thank you Mark !!!
Nice job Tony! You make it look so easy. What are you using to tie off your boat to your trailer and how long? Also, is it possible to retrieve a much heavier and a little bit larger boat the same way you did in this video?
i got the rope from Walmart (25 foot i think) and yes i would think this method should work for ya :)
This is good if you're by yourself on a lake with good water levels. I've always driven the boat on. But this works too!
Yessir..... Ty 😃
you know it seems like when I get on the launch everybody is such a hurry for me to get gone but when they get on they set and visit I'm with you I would rather crank it up like the way your doing it just and old man been fishing for years good luck hlong mo
hey thanks for watching and yeah dont let those damn people rush you... act like they aren't there hehe
Nice job. Thanks for the video.
thanks and thanks for watching !!
Very nice Tony. Is there a reason you just don't drive the boat onto the trailer?
Rick Cargo no reason. Actually I load my boat on the trailer a few different ways which includes just driving it on. I kind of like the Rope drag sometimes because my feet are already on the ground LOL
thanks for not powerloading! most youtube "how to's" anymore seem to be powerloading tutorials.
It's not a bad thing in some places. Some ramps you can't yes, but others you can.
not needed for this ramp :) thank you for watching!
Man, I love that shirt , I definitely need to get one of those, oh and buy the way great job unloading and loading your boat! Someday I hope to be able to do it that way. I'm not that bad but I'm not THAT good. Keep on fishing! With love and God bless.
hehe thank you Terry!!! My buddy got the shirt for me a few years back :)
Just keep practicing on the boat launching/loading you'll get it !!!!
Most convenient ramp ever. Im surprised they didnt have valet
Thats coming Next season plus free breakfast :)
Text book bro hate power loading I love the shirt man!!!
Thank you thank you :-)
bought my first boat. first time in the water today. i could not line that thing up. embarrassing. definitely trying this next time. nice video.
thank you! you know the more you do it the better you'll get. just get your routine down and you'll be fine. also take a look at my other launch/load videos :)
Smooth. Now my turn to try.
Practice makes perfect
Good job,but not everyone has a fully decked out boat with that fancy shallow watter anchor.if solo just get to the dock, rope the front, and pull the rear of the boat tords dock ,rope it asap , go get trailer , 75% of trailer in watter ,go to boat undo the rear rope,then front,use front rop to pull the boat into trailer, time to do all this does depend on current and air so may vary on how fast you need to move . But if you don't have powered anchors just rope it asap so it doesn't flat away (rear of boat)
That sounds good to me. That definitely should do the trick :-)
Very very cool thanks for the video 👍👍
you are very welcome!
May work on this ramp but I would strongly advice boaters to keep hooked up until the boat is in the water. I've seen so many boaters loose their boat on the ramp doing this especially if your trailer has rollers on it.
Don't I know it 😂
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Tony🎣
thank you !!
I've been working on this 21ft skeeter I bought 95 225 mercury. fish and ski haven't even got to use it yet now I have to go in hospital be summer before I get to use it can't wait to see how it runs bass pro done some of my work has the racing motor on it some guys just don't take care of their boat it really looks good now my boy has a fit over it thanks for info. hlong mo
i bet its going to be super fun!! good luck and get well so you can play with it.
Awesome and love the shirt!
Heyy thank you !!
Simple ... learned this watching a guy recover his 15 foot boat from the intercostal river with a strong current. I struggled recovering the power method then realized the “pull the rope” method was hands down the easiest and first try “perfect” seating to the trailer. I too was so frustrated with the power method that I pissed off my wife too and wasted 15 to 20 minutes due to the current preventing me from aligning the boar over the rollers. Launch and recovery with the ROPE METHOD is the way to go and it is only a ONE PERSON action so boating alone is easy for everyone ... 5 STARS VIDEO!
thanks so much! keep it simple :)
Awesome! Thanks for posting this, I need all the help and guidance I can get. :)
you are very welcome!
I need a shirt like that
my buddy bought it for me
Did you choose to disconnect the winch before the approach due to the ramp not being too steep? Your other video recommended to leave it attached until you reached the water. Soo many newbies out there with their boats sliding off the trailer before reaching the water.
Yes..... I disconnected the strap and then tied on my rope when I was at that stop sign on the side
I launch and retrieve different ways at different times
haha that's what I was thinking one wrong move befor and serious fiberglass work
how long is your boat I have a 21 ft so I am used to my 17 ft think I'm going to like the 21 better h mo
yes I like that shirt that's usually what happens when your fishing don't you just love h mo
Nice job T.T. I'll have to try that way sometime. Happy boating!
Matt Waters thank you !!!!!!
Matt Waters let me know how you do!
I fish caesars creek all the time I’ll have to stop in and give this one a shot sometime
It's a good Lake!
Good job. Thank you for sharing.
thank you and good luck!
these are the best possible conditions to unload and load; try loading with no dock beside the ramp...
ok
Topwater Tony always has to be that one guy
grant Morton you got that right lol
then you would just pull it to shore
Michael Bircheat wet feet doesn't hurt anyone that has Common Sence!
Should have parked on the other side of the dock, where you wouldn't have been blocking the ramp. I know, it looks like no one was around, but, still, it sets a very bad example. There are already way too many folks who think it's perfectly acceptable to block the ramp for however long it takes them to get their shit together.
Other than that, GREAT job of launching and retrieving solo!
thanks.... i had the ramp all to myself. middle of the week/dead
That T-shirt is 100% legit
hehe thank you, it was a gift
great video. thanks
thanks for watching :))))
Tony, have you moved somewhere that doesn't allow power loading?
no I live in the same place. I just load up different ways .... rope, trolling motor, and big motor.
get you on of those fancy trolling motors with I-pilot if you want it super easy...lol
love that lake going to hit it pretty soon with bro in law got some ties I want to test :)))
You just gonna leave it there when people are waiting to launch?
I do when there's no one waiting... Thanks for watching!
yep that was a smooth disconnect and connect. been trying to find more videos of us out there boating.
thank you very much I really appreciate it :-)
love the shirt
:)
Very smooth (and dry)
Hehe thank you !!
thats the only reason i would get power poles. they would be so nice in that situation but they dont look good in my opinion and they get in the way
well when ya need them they are GREAT to have. and they dont get in MY way but i have had a couple crazy Musky get into them lol
Great video and by the way love the shirt lol
hehe thank you !!!
I have a 21 ft skeeter 300 zx 225 mercury do you a stretch rope or just regular nylon rope with hitch h long mo
Harold Long my rope is just a 25 foot nylon rope that I got from Walmart
one thing that he did, that if it's a boat ramp where others are waiting on you to leave is ; pull your loaded boat away from ramp after you load it . then in parking area pull your drain plugs and fasting down your boat tail hooks to trailer. never hold others up at boat launches to do these things.
thats exactly right !!! but i had it ALL to myself so there was no worries :)
Like a boss!!
Thank you !!
Perfect...
Thank you Sealot !!
This is exactly how it should be done. I would add one thing that wasnt necessary at this ramp. If its busy, after launching, move your boat to the other side of the ramp so other ppl can launch or trailer while you are parking your truck and trailer.
i always park it out of the way if someone is waiting... this day the lanes were empty... thanks for watching !!!
@@TopwaterTony I'm sure u do, but most ppl dont think of moving to the other side of the dock or dont care...
What if your running boards are too slick tho 😅
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Flawless 👊👊
thank you sir! :)
COME TO NY AND TRY TO FIND A BOAT LAUNCH WITH NO ELSE THERE!!!
Lol too far 🎣
Awesome TT, thanks for the tutorial!!
You are very welcome
Pretty smooth operation!!
ty :)
Digging the shirt!
hehe thanks
Those power poles help as well lol
deffinately
nice man...
Thank you :)