7 жыл бұрын
7 жыл бұрын
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@Willy7212 12 күн бұрын
Very cool video. And some helpful hints for me. Thank you
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 11 күн бұрын
Thanks I did quickly replace the winch the original was to small
@louisg4845 2 ай бұрын
Be careful…I’m still struggling to prevent the anchor from hooking the winch on the way down while boat slides off trailer I have bunks…,, it’s clearing by inches,, I even removed anchor , but windlass hardware got hooked .. tough to get the right trade off between how deep to get the trailer,, and keeping the bow high enough so windlass clears the trailer winch..
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 ай бұрын
Yes if I backed in any further the stern starts to float on this ramp. Keeping it up and winching down the boat lets it clear the post before the bow drops. This is many years ago now and I have shortened the post a few more inches, gone to a single chock and lowered the winch. But I also have a larger Delta anchor now so still close. I also upgraded to a 6000lb winch and use a snatch block for recovery.
@golfclash2035 2 ай бұрын
Show your truck weight and trailer weight plates if you’re truthful your pumping the numbers I. Your responses to genuine people who know more than you.
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 ай бұрын
Here we go again, you don't know me but you are sure I'm wrong and "others" know more than me about my truck, my boat and my trailer... Boats end up a lot heavier than people think. You doubt it you look it up. 2001 Dodge Quad Cab 2500 24v Cummins 8,400 GVWR Here is my boat work sheet... Dry weight, Sea Ray 8700 Fuel, gal 200 1260 (90%) water, gal 35 290 water heater 11 92 gray, water 10 83 chain, anchor 100’ 135 tools,oil,spares 85 Other gear 200 ******************************* Avg 10,845 lbs Standard gear: Fire extinguishers 1 5BC, 2 20BC, 2 15lb fixed Halon, Flare kit MFD chartplotter, 2 VHF Radios, 1 handheld VHF, 32” LED TV, Radar, GPS (#2), LTE, HDTV, WiFi antennas and folding mounts, 4 fenders, 4 mooring lines, 6 type III Adult PFD, 2 type III child PFD USCG Auxiliary gear: First Aid/Trauma Kit, Damage Control kit, Spare Anchor, chain and 100ft line 2 Towing sidelines, Towing bridle w/ SS shackles, 100’ Amsteel 5/8” Tow line 8 type II adult PFD, 2 Type II child PFD Weight not accounted for: Food, beverages, clothing, household supplies, dive gear for two (when coastal traveling) keep in truck Trailer ****************************** LOAD RITE trailers, Inc 265 Lincoln Highway Fairness Hills, PA 19030 MFG Date: 7/2/2010 VIN: 5A4DXT539B2000669 Type: Trailer Model: 34R15000TG3 GVWR: 18000 LB GAWR: 6000 LB w/ ST235/80R16D Tires RIMs: 16x6.5 @ 65PSI Cold Carry: 15000 LB Sold by: Carolina Boat Trailers, Inc Trailer Tare 3,000 LB trailer boxes & spare 200 LB ******************************* GTW 14,045 LB Truck 8,400 LB ******************************* CGVW 22,445 LB CGVWR 21500 LB per Dodge Need to tow with half fuel tanks or less, minus 630 Lb dump water, minus 290 22,445 - 630 -290 = 21,525
@golfclash2035 2 ай бұрын
@@BigAssBoatOnATrailer so I’m assuming you have a class a cdl since your trailer weight exceeds 10k
@golfclash2035 2 ай бұрын
@@BigAssBoatOnATrailer also the truck only weighs 5500 pounds plus whatever’s in it maybe 6500
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Ай бұрын
been to busy to deal with this... I am NON-Commercial AND less than 26,001 learn to read. SCDMV Class D - A basic driver's license authorizes the licensee to operate motor vehicles, automotive three-wheel vehicles, motorcycle three-wheel vehicles, excluding a motorcycle with a detachable sidecar, or combination of vehicles which do not exceed 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. The "10K trailer" BS... Class A: Any combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Ай бұрын
Well gee I was off a little not 8,400 actually it's 8,800 GVWR for the truck. Can't paste images in comments.
@AlexanderTheGrateful 2 ай бұрын
Well done mate. I admire your patient and steady approach, I’ve owned the exact same boat with a roller trailer and over the years found a very quick and simple process that takes all of 3-4 minutes on my own. The thing is people aren’t telling you are slow and etc out of being nasty or mean! They are merely pointing out that there is a quicker and more intelligent approach as others may have more experience and knowledge. There is no need to get defensive in regards to people pointing out that you have overthinked it and have created more work, time and headache for yourself not to mention the damage to your hull during rough water launching and retrieving, Maybe you should take a look at what others are doing at the boat ramp and maybe you will see the wisdom through them instead of shutting them down and telling them they have no idea.. Pride and ego is a sign of weekness, but those willing to learn the correct and easier ways in life, it takes humility and wisdom, I love your video, it’s entertaining and surely gets a bit of a stir from the crowd. Just understand that most people in the boating community like to point out when people are doing things wrong. It’s not to start an argument back and forth. But to let the other person know there is a quicker and easier way that is considerate to other boaters and public using the ramp!! Some people get it and some people don’t!! It’s the difference between seeing a strong man with experience, or a week man with little to no knowledge, I say this with all love and respect, I’m not judging you in any way I’m merely pointing you towards a bigger picture that maybe you can see the light and take in a little bit what others are saying and you will see it will benefit you and the people around you Be humble God bless you ❤
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 ай бұрын
All comments help, however, did you read my reply just two or three down? And many comments are ignorant and mean... they get what they sow. While you are much more polite than many you go down the same path. You assume you know my experience and that I am not educated or experienced in launching or recovering. My first roller trailer was back in 1980 with a 22 foot Mako in the northeast with much larger tides and steeper slippery ramps. I launched and recovered all types of trailerable boats while in the USCG. "look at what others are doing..." I've seen many more bad than good launches with much smaller boats. "you have overthinked it and have created more work, time and headache for yourself not to mention the damage to your hull during rough water launching and retrieving..." really? I have my process, it works for me, I won't hurt my boat nor myself. I take my time, it's not a speed competition. You spend the entire thread telling me all the things I'm wrong about and then end it with "I’m not judging you in any way...". I showed how I do it I have never told someone else how they should do it. With all due respect. Pat
@bhowaneybalkissoon914 4 ай бұрын
You have a diesel truck you should not worry .l drove up my 28 ' Searay from Forida to NY in 3 days with my ford SUV all wheels drivers
@bhowaneybalkissoon914 4 ай бұрын
ls this Boat for sale. You did not mention. contact me with the price.
@deksea 5 ай бұрын
Boy, he's really savoring the moment...
@marcseclecticstuff9497 5 ай бұрын
BA boats are a PITA to load mainly due to their length. The trailer is at the angle of the ramp, the boat is at the angle of the water dropping the nose of the boat down considerably putting the bow pulpit and anchor close to the winch post. When you pull out of the water, the back of the boat drops down which raises the bow and increases the distance between the bow and the winch post. I just have a old fashioned manual winch on mine and as I'm cranking it up, I get to the point where the crank starts hitting the bow pulpit so I can't crank it 360°. I have to disengage the handle, move it back the opposite way, re-engage it, crank, rinse/repeat it sucks. I get it winched on as tight as I can get it against the bow stops, but when I pull out I have a 3-4" gap between the bow and the stops as the back of the boat settles on the bunks. This gentleman has a roller bunk trailer so he can leave the trailer much further out of the water which helps reduce the angle between the 2 which helps. Having an electric winch eliminates the issues with the crank hitting stuff. I always remove my anchor before trailering the boat to keep it out of the way, it would have made his job a bit easier too. Having a winch on the front of the truck is great insurance if you get stuck and can't get enough traction to pull out. Using it as an anchor for the truck is a bit over the top and unnecessary. I'm on a much steeper ramp with a 30' boat and I've never gotten stuck or drug into the lake. It takes too much time to set up and take down for no actual gain, meanwhile other folks are stuck waiting that much longer. It's also a huge trip hazard because the author didn't take the time to place several bright ribbons down its length to help make it visible to folks walking around who wouldn't be expecting somebody to have a cable strung shin high across the ramp. Another BA Boat issue most don't consider is the width of the boat. I have to get a wide load permit every year because it's over 8'6", put flags on the widest part, put OVERSIZE LOAD banners on the front and rear, and I can't tow it a few days before until a few days after a holiday.
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for detailed and thoughtful comments. Most viewers have no experience with truly large boats on trailers. In fact the video was made solely for a small group of us on ClubSeaRay.com that tow oversized boats. I never imagined it would get the views it has. I also require an oversize permit at 10' 6" beam. My combined gross towing weight is 21,500 pounds. Twin v8's, 200 gallons of fuel, 35 gallons water plus gear the boat alone is 12,500 lbs. This is no pontoon boat. This was videoed at only the third time I launched/recovered with this setup. I should do update as I upgraded the trailer winch and made other adjustments. I rarely use the truck winch now unless very steep or very slick. The front wheel chocks have worked very well. With a roller trailer there is an issue that led me to adding the front winch. When the boat is just out of the water, or barely in, the weight is behind the axles and trying to LIFT the back of the truck (negative tongue weight). With the parking brakes only on the rear axle this can lose grip on the ramp. The truck's diesel keeps a good weight on the front axle and with the chocks have proved to be sufficient in most cases.
@crank7366 5 ай бұрын
Do that during the holidays. Definitely a riot at the ramp.
@larryjohnson5597 6 ай бұрын
That’s 19 minutes of my life wasted that I will never get back 😢
@gregking9728 6 ай бұрын
You are an absolute cluster.
@gregking9728 6 ай бұрын
He's a real expert LMFAO
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 6 ай бұрын
And you probably own a bass boat…
@jborgens178 7 ай бұрын
Hello, best regards. The video is very instructive. I really liked it to motivate me to have a boat. On the other hand, so that you don't forget the fenders, you have to put red flags on the rails, a strategy that I am going to follow for when I have a boat. Thanks for the advice.
@porterdorn2023 7 ай бұрын
Poor ramp etiquette . I would hate to see this guy try to work the current at a salt water ramp .
@hardscapesmechanic2066 8 ай бұрын
Sure look liked a government project.
@normtrainer3429 9 ай бұрын
Wow, lots of mucking around, could use a bigger winch by the looks of it.
@juliolondono6195 Жыл бұрын
Excent Idea, I thought I needed to upgrade my F150 2wd for a bigger boat than I own now. Congrat.
@matthewowens455 Жыл бұрын
Way too small of a truck for a 12500 pound 33 foot boat you need a dully truck atleast
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Жыл бұрын
Another myth; I can link you to many dually being sunk at ramps... That is a 3/4 ton truck, the 1 ton dually has the same exact engine and actually tows 1,000 pounds LESS, can carry more in the bed but you lose the weight of the heavier axle and extra tires towing.The dually only gives you a little more contact with the pavement. But that doesn't help on wet ramps, the rear tires are always the ones in the slick zone. 4x4 helps more than dually .
@kd4jaz 19 күн бұрын
It is NOT a 12500 lb boat.
@hildablanco1591 Жыл бұрын
The truck needs duel rear wheels for traction without 4 x4 and a front winch
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Жыл бұрын
The dually really don't help much as all the tires would still be in the wet/slick zone. But it does have a 12,000lb front mounted receiver winch which I do tie off on questionable ramps. Thanks!
@tg3026 Жыл бұрын
Do you use the boat on local lake
@bananabana6630 Жыл бұрын
Anyone that says you need to be in and out of a ramp in two minutes or less regardless of the boat size you need to get off the drugs and weed. You are going to tear something up or possibly kill yourself because you are a tragic accident waiting to happen.
@chrisbandy4455 Жыл бұрын
I hope i never have wait to load my boat behind this guy! SSSSLLLLOOOOWWWW!
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Жыл бұрын
I regularly watch people take 15 minutes to launch a pontoon boat around here. Is your boat and trailer 15,500 lbs?
@johnlong-pq5hj Жыл бұрын
This is why I leave mine in a slip
@thudtrades1850 Жыл бұрын
Roller trailer...jeeze..
@mikesteif9333 Жыл бұрын
Real men of genius here's to I take all day to launch my boat
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Жыл бұрын
Exaggerating just a bit? The entire video start to end is 28 minutes. Half that is showing the prep lane setup. Less than 15 minutes in the ramp, including some time for explaining. Do you even have a boat? Do you trailer it? Is it 15,500 pounds of boat and trailer? Or a bass boat? Get real...
@mediajunkie2195 Жыл бұрын
Patrick (Big Ass Boat Owner) I feel is super knowledgeable on very large boats. In fact... I think he was either Coast Guard or Navy. He helps people just because. Know that videos submitted on KZbin of this magnitude are for your benefit and certainly not his! Remember moving forward. Life lessons....Learn from everyone and everything. Throw out the bad and keep the good.
@mm2093 10 ай бұрын
A lot can go wrong - this guy is meticulous - he has to take his time getting that rig ready - that is a lot of weight and responsibility towing that down the road safely - so what if it takes him a half hour - For most of the time he is out of the way getting ready - very courteous - good damn job!!!
@chief4343 Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the ladder? and what was the cost. Thank you
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Жыл бұрын
Its US made by CPI Designs of NC, unfortunately they seem to have suffered the recent economics there web sites is gone. It is referred to as a "Dock ladder" or "Pontoon Boat ladder". It has worked out very well both on land and in the water. It does not drag at all when on plane. That's one thing to be sure the hinge is above the hull bottom by an inch or so.
@kd4jaz Жыл бұрын
i could have loaded my boat 5 times + in the time it took him to do all that stuff. Glad the ramp wasn't busy, he would have upset a lot of people.!!!!!! Note to self, don't ever follow that guy, use a different ramp!
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Жыл бұрын
Exaggerating just a bit? The entire video start to end is 28 minutes. Half that is showing the prep lane setup. Less than 15 minutes in the ramp, including some time for explaining. Is your boat 15,500 pounds of boat and trailer? Or a bass boat? Get real... And if you look there were three other empty lanes while we filmed.
@JCuppett Жыл бұрын
Also taking both lanes with a winch stretched across the parking lot 😂
@kd4jaz 19 күн бұрын
@@BigAssBoatOnATrailer My boat is about 10000 lb. Always have a helper and on the ramp less than 5 minutes, usually about 3 minutes. Over 15 minutes in the ramp area. Fortunately, there wasn't a line waiting to use the ramp. I will give you that. But you still tied up the ramp for over 18 minutes.
@darronlemell224 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but this is honestly the craziest shit I've ever seen. I launch my 29 da in. Few minutes. My brother launches his 34 scarab in few minutes. This is unbelievable
@leolani6040 Жыл бұрын
Your trailer is way too high out of the water. Back down another 8 to 10 feet….. roll right on the trailer……. no winches necessary.
@skipparker3182 2 жыл бұрын
15 minutes is too long to tie up a single ramp
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer Жыл бұрын
Look closer it is a four lane ramp
@jerrycallo 2 жыл бұрын
The people saying this takes too long are the same ones that end up forgetting the plug, have tie down attached, safety chain attached, etc. lol. I guess 15 minutes from start to water is just too long (with no issues and your feet aren't even wet).
@jerrycallo 2 жыл бұрын
The tags are a great idea
@detroitdrew3690 2 жыл бұрын
could this boat have been recovered using a ford f-150 or is that not enough truck to call a boat that size ???
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
Doubt it could but if it did it could not tow it legally
@marcseclecticstuff9497 5 ай бұрын
It comes down to the tow ratings of the truck. I have a 30 foot Doral, very similar to this boat, mine weighing in about 13,000# fully loaded w/trailer. My nephew's 2018 F150 w/ 6 cyl EcoBoost & tow package is rated for 13,000 & change. I towed it a few times with his truck and although it was rated for it, the truck is just too light for that much weight in my opinion. It pulled it great, I was really surprised at how well that V6 did. My ramp is a lot longer and considerably steeper than this ramp and has a lot of sand on it making it much more sketchy than this (I wish it were as easy as this one!). Even creeping down the boat pulled that truck several inches when ever you tried to stop so you had to be very careful to manage your speed (E=mv²). Having surge brakes on the trailer didn't help. Put it in 4 low pulling out, a bit of wheel slip but never a problem. I bought a 2017 Chevy 2500HD 6.0L w/ tow package. It's also rated for 13,000+. Night and day difference between the 2 trucks. Chevy doesn't get pushed/pulled around as bad as the Ford running down the road. At the ramp, a bit of drag when stopping, only an inch or two if at all. Power wise, night and day difference - the Chevy struggles largely due to it's 6-speed tranny vs the 10-speed in the Ford which keeps it in the power band most of the time. But it's not just about being able to pull it, more importantly you have to be able to STOP it which is why you shouldn't cheat the tow limits of vehicles. I changed out the axles on my trailer and installed new ones w/ electric brakes on all 3 axles (only 2 on the surge system). Not only does it shorten my braking distance while travelling, it also eliminates the boat wanting to drag the truck down the ramp since they work going in reverse too unlike surge brakes.
@jaustin753 2 жыл бұрын
That's the silliest pullout and the weakest diesel truck I've ever seen. Dip the damn trailer in a few more feet and piwer the boat up. Then clip it and go. Then go buy a better truck. Boat's only 9600 lbs for God's sake.
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
It's a roller trailer not bunks it is designed to be winched, I would be off the ramp by the time it floated and have all the truck wheels wet. The boat is 12,500 lbs loaded, trailer 3,200 and truck 8,200 for 23,900lbs GCVWR at 26,000 I would need a CDL in South Carolina. Cummins 24 valve has the horse power, but 3/4 ton RWD w/ limited slip dif Plus even a dually 4x4 can get dragged down a slick ramp, this ain't no bass boat. But hey thanks for yet another ignorant post they all count...
@lmannyr1 2 жыл бұрын
Never seen such an overcomplicated launch. Wow! Unbelievable.
@darronlemell224 Жыл бұрын
I'm sitting here with my jaw on the floor. I've never seen anything like this shir
@sadeekbeen3055 2 жыл бұрын
That trailer looks like it’s worth more than his truck.
@mmanut 2 жыл бұрын
Just wasted your entire day at the damn ramp. UNNECESSARY BULLSHIT ‼️
@tonyc4776 2 жыл бұрын
28min for a 3 min job
@widowmakergarage 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most complicated way of launching a boat I’ve ever seen…
@robertrabhudsonhornet5869 2 жыл бұрын
Hi can you tell me the link where to get the quick release I would like to get one for each of my boat's I think it will help me out a lot . I have a embroidery machine I can put the name on the tag's
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
Be aware of several things for safety. The weight of the boat (but you are not lifting the entire weight it is a rolling load approx 50%). The strength of the line/cable. The strength/pull of the winch. My boat is 12,500lb, this video is a 4000lb winch, it proved a little weak and I have since upgraded to a 6000lb winch. The synthetic line is rated 12,000lb breaking strength. And the snap shackle is rated 8000lb. A winch is rated on the first wrap or layer. After that it gets weaker as the line fills the drum. So the winch will stalls at 6000lb or less. Everything else is stronger than the winch. If you have a large/heavy boat stick with quality brands for this, Ronstan or Wichard. www.westmarine.com/ronstan-4-5-16inch-l-x-5-8inch-stainless-steel-standard-s-bail-snap-shackle-147983.html www.westmarine.com/wichard-3-1-2inch-l-stainless-steel-small-swivel-bail-shackle-583916.html They are available from many suppliers.
@donspinniken9045 2 жыл бұрын
That was painful to watch.
@briwash357 2 жыл бұрын
Any views of your radar mount? Would it work folded with a camper top?
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
It wouldn’t interfere with the mount up But the canvas would need to be removed for transport. But I think that would be normal unless you s going a very short distance
@stevepowers9568 2 жыл бұрын
Smart man good job perfect
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, To many commenters get hung up on the "time" which most is in the prep lane not in the ramp. And when not videoing it takes even less time of course. About to release an updated version with some hardware improvements, bigger winch and better setup.
@edcan619can4 2 жыл бұрын
Sir you made this far too complicated .also you have help to speed up the processes but dont use them .this procedure will upset many at the ramp on a busy day. Wow what a big ass job.
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
Don't get hung up on the "time" which most is in the prep lane not in the ramp. And when not videoing it takes even less time of course. About to release an updated version with some hardware improvements, bigger winch and better setup. The point is it is a much bigger boat then "average" 12,500 lbs and it is set up to single handed.
@analytics2790 2 жыл бұрын
Better safe than sorry ,hes working smarter not harder .
@patcalhoun3000 Жыл бұрын
How? Anyone else would be home and unhitched before he leaves the parking lot. If you're afraid of sliding down the ramp, use wheel chocks and get appropriate tires for what you're doing, not come up with a sketchy workaround of winches that closes the ramp for 30 mins
@MrNice-gw5dt 2 жыл бұрын
my god buddy half the summers gone while you try and launch your boat...
@joycebevins6014 2 жыл бұрын
Alfred might be speechless!!
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
Alfred is never speechless...
@km0e69 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't all those keys on your hip pull you under if you fell in the water? I wonder if Alfred has watched this? Wait for it.......
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
No saltwater crocks here...
@jmiller320 2 жыл бұрын
So much BS to go through. I bet you get a lot of one finger salutes from everyone waiting to use the ramp or the handicapped spaces you have blocked.
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
No here in South Carolina folks a very civil. If you look 15 minutes is spent in the prep lane. People are always waved around if we're not ready. And you should see that three other ramp lanes are empty. The whole video is only 30 minutes, do the math. And that's with filming.
@jmiller320 2 жыл бұрын
@@BigAssBoatOnATrailer I stand by my comment, 15 minutes of boat prep is excessive. Doesn't matter where you are from.
@andreseloyguevara 2 жыл бұрын
by watching this video, I am much happier now with my 18ft searay bowrider...lol... no sir... this is too much bs to be a few hours in the water
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
When we launch we stay out all weekend, typically Friday noon thru Sunday. Sometimes even launch Thursday evening.
@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын
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@angeloterribili3525 2 жыл бұрын
That wire looks a bit iffy
@BigAssBoatOnATrailer 2 жыл бұрын
It is synthetic winch line, Amsteel, very strong and no snap back like wire or nylon About to release an updated version with some hardware improvements, bigger winch, line and better setup