Solo-Launching a Big Boat

I would like for there to be a system for skilled launch/loaders to access a special lane, like how they have carpool lanes on the freeway, or express lanes at the grocery store. Take a test, if you can launch and re-load your boat in under 5 minutes total, you can get a pass to utilize the speedy lane. Every summer there's a lot of less skilled people who will take a honest 20 or 30 minutes to launch or load their boats. We've all been there at one point as new boaters, but I think a system would save a lot of frustration and anger on boat ramps.

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And while you are turning on the batteries you need to double check the plug is in, nothing worse than realizing your boat is sinking because you forgot to put the plug in.

Excellent. I am a novice and watching, reading and listening to every thing I can. This was very helpful. Thanks.

Wouldn't the fenders be in the way when you launch?? Your guides are tight as you mentioned so the fenders couldn't pass through. I made the mistake of trying to trailer my boat with the fenders out after a long evening.

does anyone know what type/the name of midcleat he is using. thanks.

2 things I  always  do also  be sure the plug is in and I lift the  motor if I  go to a new  docking place not knowing how  deep saves props

dam im worried about launcing my 20 ft myself , it is an extremely busy launch with shallow water but after seeing this and just realizing its all in the preparation and good driving I feel a lil safer ,.in fla with all the tourists YIKES

Thank you.

thankyou!

One thing i absolutely cant stand about boaters They where sunglasses all the freaking time. Day, night, summer, winter, inside, and outside. Drop those sunglasses when you are not at sea or its not sunny outside !

i really like the emphasis on not tying up the dock unnecessarily, just takes a little thinking ahead and proper set up of your boat/trailer/truck. I've launched my 38 many many time by myself without issue and use many of the techniques here, mid cleat is is a favorite. Keep up the good work . . .

Great video, good ideas for solo launch. Ignore the "silly" comments from those who don't know trailer boating basics. Thanks.

Best video I've seen on the topic. Would love to see a video from you guys showing how you get your boat on the trailer yourself.

Why the fuck did I watch this? I don't have a boat...

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Mercury verado it's probably the worst motor you can put on contender .

Hello,I've been doing this for 20+ years, but how come you didn't show the moment between pulling it past the uprights to the dock. Good informational video.

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okay I Love You video butt I thought you was talking about and it's good you're explaining what to do but I thought he was talking too much DIY I pulled I didn't put