Boating Basics: COMPLETE Guide to Launching, Loading, Driving & More!

The COMPLETE boating guide for new boaters and anglers. Learn how to hook up your boat trailer, prepare your boat for launch, learn how to launch your boat by yourself, how to drive the boat, how to load your boat, and prepare for your next trip. This is the COMPLETE guide to learning how to handle your own boat. Boating 101 | Boating Course | Boating for beginners | Boating Guides | Fishing Boat #boating #fishing #boating101

00:00 - Intro
00:25 - How to Attach Your Truck to a Trailer
03:15 - Prepare Your Boat to Launch
04:20 - How to Launch Your Boat
06:35 - How to Plane Your Boat
07:15 - How to Load Your Boat
09:55 - Prepare Your Trailer For Travel

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[handycrowd]

Don't forget that older trailers need to have the electrics unplugged before going into the water to stop the cold water blowing the hot bulbs...

[deannedoty]

Just like a lot of folks, I just got my first boat, and this video is amazingly helpful. It wasn't 30 minutes, it didn't have a lot of steps that were just magically done. You didn't just talk about the steps: you actually demonstrated it. You didn't skip basic stuff that experienced boaters don't think that total beginners would need. I've watched a lot of launching/loading videos and yours is by far the best. Thank you!

[avergara]

I'm going boating for the 1st time today and this video helped me calm my nerves. Thank you for the clear-cut advice, Nicole!!

[thaddchapman]

Soooo I watched your videos for 1st time boaters and I'm telling you, you have helped me out so much. I listened to the guys at the job and friends you have boats. They really over explained everything. You really broke it down and for that I'm grateful. I took my boys out today for the 1st time and we had a blast! Thanks for the info...

[delsmithfishing]

Great video, when I launch, I start on the drivers side and work my way around the boat counter clockwise . When I load up I work from the passenger side clockwise . That way I know Ive touched everything on the boat before heading down the road ..

[vannessadawson]

Love to see the ladies boating, this was educational thank you.

[cjones]

If you're going to be docking the boat unattended it's a good idea to use bumpers between the boat and dock. If a big wave comes in it might ding up the hull without them.

[kevinchapman]

Dropping my new boat this weekend for the 1st time. I've been watching a few videos and this was a good 1. Thanks from ft lauderdale

[ryanr]

That boat is my dream setup!!! 20ft, wide, Ulterra, Helixs, dual Mercs, suspension seats, great storage. Please keep the vids coming!

[FirstLast-wvds]

Zip tie the chain back to itself a handful of links to shorten it. It’ll break easy if needed but keeps the chains off the ground and doesn’t have an influence on the strength of the chain.

[mbfishing]

Good video, covers off all the major stuff. Couple of points though ...
- After loading, hook the bow safety chain below the winch strap
- Double check the boat is fully winched up before rear straps/transom saver go on
- If possible drain boat, bilge/livewell as much as you can before leaving the water
- Unplug electrical for trailers with bulb lights, not needed with newer LED types

Thanks for posting, will pass this vid on to new boaters I meet and have launch questions.

[bonnieamundson]

That is a nice strap system! This video is much appreciated. I understand it when I hear it from you, vs my husband!

[waynehaff]

Great video. Just bought a boat and will not be launching to spring but this video was very helpful. ( line up reference point was very good tip for backing up)

[craigwavra]

Cool video. Saw when you were ordering it and did the preview. Cool to see it in the water. Can’t wait for more videos.

[evenmonkeysfall]

New boater here. Amazing video. Thank you for the content.

[billsmith]

Great information you make great videos that I always enjoy watching & that's a really nice boat

[mhough]

Nice! A lot of people wonder about this topic, launching alone, thanks for posting!

[CammedFox]

Great video! I'd love to get into boating but I'm a bit intimidated. This was very helpful and easy

[corkyvanderhaven]

PLB
For us, stands for (at the ramp)…1/plug. 2/lights(disconnect before backing into water). 3/bathroom, everybody go at the ramp or hold it.
Plug, Lights, Bathroom
Add yours for your trips but, make it a mantra to have a solid pre system.

[frederickrau]

Great video compilation Nicole! We are loading our boat out of our Maine lake for the first time today!