How to Launch a Boat Stress Free

Launch ramp etiquette is an important issue for many boaters. This video will demonstrate the proper way to launch your boat stress free. The key thing to remember is to do your pre-launch before you get to the ramp.

[Jam]

I hear a lot of people say how they are confused about which way to turn the steering wheel of their vehicle when backing their trailer up. Here's a good way to remember and it doesn't take a lot of thought to do it. Hold the Bottom of the steering wheel when backing and turn the steering wheel the direction you want your trailer to go.

[TejasToolMan]

I wish this video played at every boat ramp All Summer Long non-stop on an endless loop with loudspeakers

[natwomenboaters]

Like that you addressed courtesies and important checklist prior to driving up to boat ramp

[blastermitch]

Another important thing to do is OFFER TO HELP OTHERS. If you can see someone is struggling ask them if they need help to get the boat off the trailer or hold it while they move their car. The faster they get off the ramp, the faster you get in the water yourself.

[Catboataddict]

A good practice to get into is checking your bilge upon launching. Something we do at the boatyard for every boat we put in. Just in case a hose has come off a fitting somewhere or you missed a plug. It has happened before.

[phishENchimps]

I once visited a marina years on the St Lawrence where a local "business" had sprung up. the local highschool kids would help launch, . tie down and watch over boats for tips.

[tiqueman]

Nice vid and I see people almost everytime at the ramp who could benefit from this. Its amazing how many people have no common sense at all.

And to Jmichael, I had a guy threaten me once because I moved his 20yr old jet ski that he left "beached" on the concrete of a single lane ramp so I could launch before he got back from stepping into the portolet before returning to his vessel. Unreal.

[brendancarter]

every video has a different technique but i think this one is the best even though it doesnt show the recovery

[dehdeh]

Nice job - but I would be sure the battery and motor work BEFORE driving to the launch area (garden hose attached to cooling water intake can keep motor cool while you make sure it runs).

[ruanduplessis]

I was expecting this to be a satire video the whole time... the jokes never came, it's legit about boating etiquette

[descargaelbano]

So true. I wish more people in South Florida would watch this video but then you would have to translate it to spanish so they would understand it.

[JudoJoe]

Only thing I disagree with is that the ramp is NOT the place to be checking your batteries, do that the night before you go out so you can charge if needed.

[Bayoucat]

This is right on myself i never leave the drive way before a quick bump of the motor to assure i have power. I can not charge the battery's. if needed at the ramp. Not being a smart azz just saying i agree 100% with you on this practice.

[Waylon]

This video got me interested in Yamaha boats! I just purchased a show room conditon '09 AR230!

[rapidlyzz]

from my experience, do what ever you think is wright and when it is wrong, you will learn. Be safe

[civilizeddelinquent]

The only stress for me is loading my Cadorette on the trailer when it's rough. Always makes for hair raising times.

[Raybar]

The boat is a Yamaha 242 Limited S, great boat to own...

[eldiablo]

Very good, 80% of boaters hold up people at the ramp. Those loading into a current instead of a harbor or Marina out of the current are/a nightmare.

[jimquantic]

I would only add, to take the boat OUT to the furthest point on the dock, that way, while you put your truck away (which may take a little bit of time), the next guy in line can launch. I have seen countless times where the guy, after launching then ties up RIGHT THERE, blocking the next guy from launching. then we all sit there waiting for him to come back to move his boat. Of course, you have every right to untie and slide his boat back, but then it's "don't touch my boat" time.

[BigOrange]

just bought a boat, terrified of this lol (ugh)