How to launch a Sea Doo by yourself

Launching your Sea Doo (PWC) for the very first time can be a daunting, especially if you have none to little experience.
Well that was me 8 months ago when I started my Sea Doo Life Adventures. With that said, let me show you how I typically launch my Sea Doo and hopefully help you with your first launch.

In this video I will show you how typically launch my PWC, starting with the at home preparation and then ending with the actual launch in the water.
I have taken what I have observed in person by the water as well as those online videos along with tips from other riders that I have been out with and I have incorporated them into my routine.

First off, I strongly suggest that if you are a new Sea Doo (PWC) owner that you do not launch on your own for the first time.
For safety reasons, try and have another rider with you, if that fails just have someone there to assist and observe.

For those that want to launch from where I am located (near Crystal Beach) on Lake Erie, I would be happy to assist you on your first launch.

Intro: (0:00)
How to Launch? (00:22)
At Home Preparation (01:17)
Inspection before towing (03:55)
Pre check Boat Ramp (05:09)
Set up Sea Doo for launch (06:15)
Ready to launch - reverse trailer (08:21)
Launch Sea Doo (09:44)
Final check before riding (11:23)
Time to ride (13:10)

[epicjk]

Great video. Best on YouTube on how to launch a sea doo.

[savvycontractor]

Great Video! Two more recommendations besides testing engine start though...
1.) I recommend walking the ski down to the end or around the other side if the dock allows so that others could launch or load, depending on the dock, while I am parking the vehicle and trailer. Never know how long you might be held up before getting back to the ramp.

2.) Use bumpers and take a quick look to see if anything on the dock where in intend to tie up might cause damage to your ski. Screws, nuts, bolts, anything. I learned this the hard way. Even in relatively calm water, your boat or ski with rub against the dock, trust me!

Tip: I Used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on my trim to remove residue from old dock bumpers with amazing results! However, I would be hesitant to use on painted areas without further research.

[andreabta]

I got to 5:13 and I have to tell you that you have missed the MOST IMPORTANT PART BEFORE LEAVING HOME... ALWAYS START YOUR SKI HOME MAKE SURE IT STARTS BEFORE YOU DRIVE I have seen so many people drive for 1hr to the boat ramp and they're battery is flat or the ski does not start 😂😂 Come on Nigel.... You should know that.... Add to the list... START YOUR ENGINE MAKE SURE SKI IS ACTUALLY RUNNING BEFORE GET TO THE RAMP. After years of taking my ski out is the main thing I check befor leaving every time

[RobHedges]

Thank you for making this straightforward pre-check and single person launch video, I just bought my 2023 GTX 300 Limited last week and as soon as the insurance and permit documentation is processed, I plan to give it a launch in about 2 weeks if all goes optimally.

[BattleScar]

Awesome video Nigel, it is really daunting doing it for the first time and I saw just this weekend what dicks other inpatient PWC riders can be waiting their turn at the ramp. Not everyone is confident and they need time.

[febsat]

Hi Nigel. Very informative video. Most commentors have mentioned a few other little important steps that also help out. I am a new owner this year and the toughest thing that I find is backing in an empty trailer to pick up the PWC after a days outing. The trailer is so short that it is almost invisible, except for what can be seen in the backup camera of my truck. I rigged up two little wood blocks that I clamp to each taillight bracket. The blocks have a small diameter hole drilled into them, into which I insert one of those reflective 'lollypop' driveway markers. Makes seeing the trailer backend so much easier. Then I just pull the markers out of their holes for the ride home. Cheers. from a fellow Ontario rider.

[chrisbaise]

Great video. We just ordered ours today. Nice clean launch from what looks like Crystal Beach. Can’t wait for late spring

[Dr_Flankensteinn]

Great Video - I am still learning and getting better/faster each time! I don't fixate on getting it perfectly down the ramp :)

[maxflight]

You can only use your technique with a bed type trailer ! Do it with a roller trailer and the ski will end up on the slipway ( the dry part) !
Ps your Garmin is superb.. I wish I had one on mine.

[Choctaw]

Great video. Simple easy to understand. Thanks.

[shotbychristo]

Beste best one I've seen. Thanks for sharing this. 👍

[mikecunliffe]

Great video and a massive united fan by looks off it 😎😎😎

[acenewholland]

When your pwc (boat or jetski) is on wood and carpet, you can speed a little bit by removing every clips for transport, even the hook at the front, because it won’t slide down. Unfortunately, if it sits on those rollers, you can’t, it will just slide…

[geoffbough]

Just one thing to point out, noticing your Ontario plates.

Drain plugs but be out when transporting a watercraft on land to help prevent the spread of invasive species, and you can be fined for it doing that under the invasive Species Act (January 1, 2022)

[steela]

Always start your motor BEFORE you un tie. Boating 101

[Lonestaraerials]

Great video. I learned a lot being a newbie this year. Quick question. How did you load your sea doo onto the trailer and secure the bow without getting your feet wet?

[StephenSeligson]

Good video. I have a few questions for you .
1) when do you detach the bow line? Before you back up? Are you concerned that the ski can fall off the trailer on a steep ramp before you get to the water?
2) It was good to watch how you did not get your feet wet. When backing job where did you attach the blue rope? Was it to the truck? So you are in the truck backing down. The ski then floats off the trailer- where is that lone attached?

[ronn]

I like the rope technique!. I just got a new Gtx170, definitely using a rope....as long as it isn't windy...:)

[paulpuglia]

Happy New Year Nigel and to your family hope this will be a better year for everyone

[justinrutter]

Good day Nigel. Very nice little step by step video for launchin Seadoo. I showed a Buddy he just got a new Waverunner & knows nothin. So I told him what I know & showed him your video.

Hey by the way. You ever thought of sellin your NCV stickers or shirts? Would love to get some & promote you. Just a idea. Thanx Justin