Watch This & Boat Ramps will no longer be a nightmare.. How to trailer and launch a Boat

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[eamonshields]

Spraying down that trailer right after the launch is a great tip

[MuahMan]

LOL, Trying to back that damn 21' boat of mine in the ramps in Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach made me sell my boat and just go out with friends. Never been more stressed.

[markmorgan]

I’ll tell you a couple more really good tips that you missed on would be when your backing your boat or just the trailer down the ramp put your vehicle in neutral instead of reverse. Let the weight of the boat or just the trailer pull you down the ramp cause if your foot were to accidentally come off of the brake pedal and hit the gas pedal then all that would happen is the vehicle would rev up instead of shooting you down the ramp. The second thing you missed is you should always set your parking brake once you stop after backing down the ramp cause for one it’s just for safety and secondly the weight of the boat or just the trailer is on your parking brake instead of your transmission. And the third thing is when you load your boat back up, your D ring should be resting or almost resting against your bow roller that way the front of the boat doesn’t bounce up and down as you are going down the road. Which could potentially beat up the front of your boat. You nailed everything else though big man. Just thought I would throw out there these other couple of tips and tricks to help people out! And what did you say your clothing brand name stands for I couldn’t really understand it in the video. Thank you in advance!!!!

[forgottencoastfishing]

You always do such a good job of taking care of your boats! Thanks for reminding us to do the same! A little time here and there makes a huge difference in the long run!

[dougharlow]

Clay, just to add, what I understand is a tire's “maximum” inflation pressure should only be used when called for on the vehicle's tire placard or in the vehicle's owner’s manual. And you should torque wheel lug nuts to manufactures “torque” specifications that should again be in the trailers owner’s manual. That’s a great trailer. Great instructions. Thanks

[patrickarrigo]

I was sitting at the boat ramp on Sunday and some of those people need to watch this video. Great job clay

[keithscudder]

Thankyou for showing the Floridian community about crossing those chains on the trailer. Where I live in NY, it is a law to do that ! When reversing while in the truck, one hand on the bottom of the Steering wheel makes it much easier. You put excellent videos out there, finally, Flush the motor which is full of saltwater. Run it with fresh water for at least 10 minutes. You'll need those headset-shaped for the bottom of the engine. Enjoy the Holiday.

[caldwell]

Clay I love the content man! As far as the mechanical side goes... I keep a breaker bar in my truck at all times for an emergency, but during maintenance lugs should ALWAYS be torqued to the proper specs. Over torqueing can be just as bad as under torqueing. The PSI on the side of the tire is the max safe cold tire pressure. It is not the recommended inflation pressure as this varies widely based on load. This is a very common mistake and leads to excessive pressures on the road, more bounce in the tires, premature tire wear, and blowouts. Always use manufacturer specs for these values. If you can't find anything from the trailer manual, tire manufactures usually have pressure specs based on load available online.

[canucklehead]

Excellent information, Clay!! Some of the other comments have touched on a few more things that can be done as well when trailering or launching a boat. I had my class 1 driving license since I was 18yrs old meaning I could drive Highway tractors and trailers and you certainly touched upon a lot of the key things most people miss when towing a trailer of any kind. Aside from all the great info is to make sure you are driving relaxed, and not in a rush, you are not tired or taking medication that makes you tired or have distractions in the cab like dogs or kids that are exited and bouncing all over the place. Trailering is no joke, and I have seen more boats and travel trailers in pieces on the road than I care to. Use common sense, be aware of your surroundings and follow the excellent example that Clay has shown us!! As most of North America is heading into Summer shortly I know Avail has performance shirts and clothing for activities from boating and fishing to golfing and almost everything in between!! Cheers - Dave

[kellysmailed]

5 people are waiting for you to clean your trailer while your boat is holding up a launch. Good tips on maintenance but consideration is key to a good day.

[dancartlidge]

5:52....there are states that actually require crossing your safety chains. This was pointed out to me when I bought my camper trailer. And I think it's a good thing to do, per your reasoning, whether or not it's a requirement where you live.

[ffdar]

Thanks Clay, it may seem simplistic to some or extremely informative to others, but being this is a no-judgment channel you explain things in such a way that everyone can learn something!!

[bobt]

Also most of my friends with boats check /grease the wheel bearings..! (We have seen what happens to those who don’t 😬)

[krisramjit]

they need to use your video for all new boaters you are excellent on getting your message across I enjoyed watching

[alquinn]

My issues at the ramp are inconsiderate boaters. I keep mine in water at a marina now. The stress of idiots was coloring my time on the water negative. Love the tips. I have watched people load the boat while on the ramp. Disembark while taking up ramp space. If more folks would plan ahead and get r done away from the ramp, I would be a happy man. I launch in about 2.5 minutes and load about 2.5-3 depending on my wife’s ability to line up the boat with my trailering. Hook it and yank it.

[forgottencoastfishing]

I can’t believe I’ve never thought of backing the trailer up under the boat when you retrieve it! I recently purchased a Grady White Gulfstream that I often trailer by myself. It’s a little big to drive on the trailer so I’ve been using the dock lines to pull it up onto the trailer. I’ll try the method you showed and that should work much better! Thanks!

[music-jjpl]

Those built in straps are sweet. I actually have a 21' sailboat so the launching and retrieving is a bit different but I still learned a lot of good stuff. There's just not enough sailboat specific how to's on youtube so I check powerboat videos and this was great. Thanks!

[kandr]

I'm a GMC dealer in Texas... Just watched the launch of the 2024 Denali Ultimate w/ you guys in it... Great job! I already got my Ultimate 3500 in and am loving it. Hope y'all's serves you well! Keep the great content coming!

[kimandjasoninflorida]

I definitely learned some new stuff! Honestly, I'm not prepared to get a flat and start bringing my breaker bar and get a little ramp thing in case I need to change a tire. I also will start crossing my chains and make sure they are hooked up correctly.

I also appreciate the PSA for being prepared and limiting time on the ramp. There have been a few times I have waited while people load or unload their boat on the ramp.
Does anyone else rinse down their wheels and apply that stuff to the bunks? I don't have disc brakes. To me that seems a little excessive and not necessary.

[btippi]

As a newcomer to the boating world I really appreciate the specifics in this video! Thank you 👏🏻