Alabamas WORST BOATERS. Bumper Boats PT1😒

Today we swing by the ICW Boat Ramp in Orange Beach Alabama. This new Boat Launch is designed to be able to handle 9 vessels launching at a single time, given the fact that the boaters are experienced and know how to navigate in tight quarters. Most of the time, its a Gulf Coast Train Wreck. Thanks for watching the film and dont forget to smash that Like Button and Subscribe! #BoatRamp #BoatLaunch #orangebeach

[@marklester9679]

Just found your channel and subbed. Your added commentary makes it even better.

[@shawncosmos5431]

@@TheBigDanShow Just found you this morning myself.. Good stuff!

[@derekcorby5918]

I suggest we just put pontoon man down, it would be the ki dest thing for him 😅😊

[@mbbuckeyes8386]

It’s better than that bronco guy and wavy boats. Good voice and commentary. I subscribed cause I like watching people do stupid things they shouldn’t. 😮

[@erichahn1886]

just about exactly what I was going to write! "Just found your channel and subbed. Your added commentary makes it even better."

[@jcdc1824]

Hilarious bro! "There's a plethora of things that could happen right here". That's some solid vocab work, Big Dan. btw, been boating up here in Ontario Canada for 20 years and I've never seen power loading to be illegal ever. Keep up the good work.

[@mohunter68]

I fished alot of bass tournaments back in the day and people at the boat ramp where amazed at how fast we could launch a boat, and load a boat back on the trailer. Once the tires hit the ramp 2min. tops maybe even less.

[@Getohracer33]

Dude you are so cool can I have your signature and credit score please 🥹

[@larryfinke6133]

Yep, the way it should be!

[@jrod264winmag]

Unhook winch, back boat in water with operator, park truck, walk back to dock and get in boat. It doesn’t even take 1 minute of ramp time. Edit: boat operator moves boat the hell out of the way until truck guy is at dock

[@sps244]

We were laying up our boats and a couple was having problems. We helped em. BTW they were skiers.

[@Basscater81]

Yes and power loading and unloading is required for bass boats and many of these high bow boat owners don’t understand that

[@spitzer1113]

Proper depth on the trailer is the key. So many people don't spend the time to figure that out. It will save a lot of hassle and possible damage if you can figure that out.

[@Ray56z]

This ramp is a little steeper by several degrees than most, actually is easier to load being this steep once one figures it out. It does change your marks if you've gotten use to them on less steep ramps. Personally, my favorite ramp is about the same degree as this. With the smaller boat I can launch/load with the short tongue and not even get the rear tire saltwater wet, nor the full tongue, wiring. My friends favorite ramp, with my smaller boat I stop with the water under the front of the door frame. His tongue is ridiculously long though. His 19' skiff trailer is 4' longer than mine for the KW263, or his dads Kl 26'.

[@marvinsauer8493]

Most folks put their trailer in way too deep. If my fenders are fully submerged then I’m in WAY too deep.

[@robertgenelli8685]

Good point , get the depth right for the trailer and it’s a lot easier to land and float the boat, 😊

[@robertgenelli8685]

How many of these boats are bought or hired by people who don’t have a clue? 😂

[@dinguskenny]

It's so interesting watching these videos. Love the channel man just subbed. I have to say as a boat owner for 3 years why don't people take the time to learn how to trailer the boat. Ask a buddy to show you, watch some KZbin videos, and take your time. Before I launched my boat for the first time I had a very experienced buddy show me how to launch and recover my boat 4 times before attempting it. Biggest things I've learned take your time and think through the whole process, even make a check list if you need to. Thanks for doing this man. It helps a TON to have a resource like this to continue learning how to operate safely.

[@sleepwker2211]

I tell everyone new to backing any type of trailer to hold the bottom center of the steering wheel and turn that hand the direction you want the trailer to go. Great content!

[@mattadams5541]

I know how to back a trailer, but I’ve never heard this advice. I’m putting this on the back burner for some rookie in the future.

[@marvinsauer8493]

Boat ramps provide an endless supply of entertainment!

[@TheBigDanShow]

Ain’t no doubt! Welcome to the channel

[@pontiac9907]

Love the channel! All these people remind me of the episode of family guy where Peter tries to launch his boat but ends up driving the whole car and boat in the lake.

[@TheBigDanShow]

lol thanks

[@Akira_781]

4:15 Excellent points and info for those new to boating and launching/landing! Thank you sir. 🍻💚🇺🇸☮️

[@Bryce-z9v]

Hi Dan, great channel thanks. Here in New Zealand it is illegal to power load a boat, least of all jump off when its running. Keep up the good work, Cheers, Bryce 🙂

[@SWERVICEMAN]

Hey Big Dan - Tip from Canada on backing trailer up - - Put your hand palm facing down but on bottom of steering wheel, then move your hand in the direction you want the trailer to go.....Just as if you were backing up without a trailer and your hand on top of wheel. Taught many a newbie that way and usually works out eventually :)

[@dansherman5754]

or put your hand on top of the wheel and say to yourself left to go right right to go left is another way

[@brianfarmer702]

Hey Dan I live in Texas and I love your show. I would like to see more of your channel 😊

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks my friend! Hit that Subscribe button, it’s about to get crazy this year!

[@williamgibb5557]

Beautiful docks and launching ramps. Its the people!

[@paulrusso1120]

Dan, I enjoy your attention to detail and knowledge of docking.

[@patrickmurphy6296]

Hay Big Dan love the show . And showing us what not to do😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sewistnotsewer]

Can't believe those people in the pontoon boat didn't have a life jacket on that toddler!

[@wjsj69]

Thank you for your service in the Coast Guard!

[@Jajaky]

You’ll be one of the top boat dock tubers soon. Way better commentary than most of them. You just need more crazy stuff to happen before you pop

[@HARRISoutdoors1]

I can relate with having your kid begging to fly the drone. Love your content!

[@jaylarson152]

Pontoons are not like single hull. If you’ve driven boats all your life and I let you drive a pontoon for the first time. Guaranteed laughs!

[@shirleyveale1104]

G'day Big Dan Australian ole Gal just become a big Fan of yours. Love your commentaries, make me laugh. Thanks for a giving us a Show of good Superb Quality. Keep em coming and I am awatching. ❤

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

Funny, in the pnw rarely you see guys firin up and reversing off the trailer. Ramp time is sacred. Load your crap in the parking lot, plug in, tail ties off, back her down the ramp tilnthe tires are in the water, buddy grabs bow line, and you back up the rig n let her skate off, buddy pulls her down thw dock and ties off while you get that truck n trailer the heck off the ramp, other folks are waitin! Fire up the motor(s) after the trucks parked

[@HandicapContests]

Crazy stuff! I am a new boater in NC out of Topsail. Not new to boating (Long Island GSB). I have learned a lot from the show and I appreciate what you do. Keep recording man!

[@TheBigDanShow]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for

[@artsmith103]

At 15:05 often can't see those little trailers so picking it up to finish quickly is great idea.

[@SuperKimtuan]

When I start out boating I practice backing up in the parking lot for 30min a day for week, then went out boat ramp it easy for me.

[@treywilliams3709]

How cool man! We were on the big red panga. Thank you for the awesome shot buddy! Love this!

[@daveblevins3322]

That's a lot of what not to do video 👍🇺🇸 Great channel 👍

[@davidthatcher7754]

This Chanel is entertaining for sure. I’ve been a boater for years and can’t believe some of those who have boats

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks

[@charlesharrer4297]

This is the 3rd video I've watched. You are great!!!! I enjoy your commentary. It's great to have a host that knows what he's talking about. I'm now subscribed. Thank you & get that trailer deeper in the water, you know all the way up to the ratchet strap wintch 🤣🤪👍

[@cavscoutmp]

I am new to boating. But I watched a ton of Big Dan videos before I even launched my boat for the first time. Learned ALOT before I even launched my boat for the first time watching his videos.

[@SherreeHarris-c2q]

Best channel!! Love watching!!

[@adirondacker007]

At 25:00, the black flag boat has a rolled up mat on the back. Seen a few of these in Big Dan's videos. Can anyone tell me what they're for? I'm sure I will smack my head when I find out...

[@TheBigDanShow]

It’s just a floating roll out mat. Hang out on at the Sandbar

[@adirondacker007]

@@TheBigDanShow thanks for the explanation! Keep making great videos!

[@SnapRasta]

i just found your channel and subscribed. Thank you for the commentary it really adds to the videos lol

[@Michael-DeltaWolf]

Hey Dan is there anyway you could do a picture and picture screen so we can see two boats at once you do have 2 camera right ? If so you should be able to do a picture and picture screen .

[@TheBigDanShow]

Yeah I could probably do that

[@mikelowdermilk2663]

I haven't laughed this hard in a long time thanks for the great commentary

[@bobbyfan7114]

We always put our Bimini top down before we got to the boat ramp. It’s like a sail if there is any wind.

[@undergroundkustomz2796]

The narration for the phone call was hilarious 😂

[@ArumesYT]

21:18 "Holy smokes, somebody perfectly centered it!" The boat or the knot? I was watching the woman XD 26:08 Advice? With that wind it's easier to go in a little faster. It almost seems like he's just running idle. More thrust gives you a straighter line and smaller corrections.

[@ThatPuzzledJoker]

I live in Pensacola and videos like this remind me of all the shenanigans I've seen, bless you sir

[@dp4auburn]

Love the ICW ramp. More expensive boats than at Navy point and they have no clue what’s going on 😂

[@MrBillius46]

What is up with those trailers floating? I've had boats for almost 50 years, I have never had a trailer float.

[@South_alabamawelder]

Like what he said. We’ve got a 24’ Everglades and our trailer floats it’s a little more difficult but if you know how to back em in and you don’t back that trailer wayyyyy into the water it’ll never float

[@Esteban_Herrera]

@@South_alabamawelder Ahhh!

[@South_alabamawelder]

@@Esteban_Herrera I always back the trailer to where the read axle is under and the front tires are about half way up with water get it as far up on the trailer as you can then back down til the front axles under and pull up the rest of the way. Works like a charm everytime

[@srcastic8764]

@@South_alabamawelderwhy not put holes in it to let water in and out so it doesn’t float? Why make it sealed like that?

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

​@srcastic8764 that's what I did on my jet ski trailer, too logical for most...

[@bondservantministriesinc.672]

4:16 yep I’m one! I’m here to learn what do to, and what not to do! Thanks!

[@Wieli_Coyote]

buskin 2900 was built locally by Fishbump tv. nice series on build btw.

[@TheBigDanShow]

I’m checking that out

[@ralphmeems]

Hey, Dan Why is it that that the trailers do not have guide rills help guide boots on

[@TheBigDanShow]

Some do, but not many. I think the guide rails are typically for smaller boats (skiffs/ bass boats)

[@bspatter]

Big Dan, where is the boat ramp you feature located on the Gulf Coast?

[@TheBigDanShow]

Orange Beach Alabama

[@Michael-rg7mx]

The first boat that wanted it straight. I put a chunk of chain with a hook that was about a foot too long. Hook it up. Drive up to the parking lot. Then, winch it up to the lock. It will self center.

[@sherripressley9818]

I ❤️ what u said what u hav learned over the years … Bc it took me years to learn how to back up our boat trailer but I didn’t learn n a crowded boat ramp 😂

[@JCASTELLUCCIOJR]

Floats because in the WATER TOO DAMN DEEP…PLUS: tires are buoyant…usually TOP OF FENDERS SHOULD BE “ABOVE” the water by 2”-3”!!!

[@paulrusso1120]

Question, is there a spot somewhere that someone can be dropped off the retrieve the tow vehicle other than the docks? My boat ramp doesn't have that. I usually tie up to the dock and retrieve the truck myself, then just back the trailer under the boat and crack her in.

[@MrBob6901]

Nice videos it is funny how most of these trailers are in the water way to far LOL

[@mikemehman7781]

I thought people in southern California couldn't drive a boat. I don't feel so bad now.

[@ozarkbees]

New Sub here... Love your channel. Why dont they unload their passengers before trailering?

[@TheBigDanShow]

Beats me. Welcome to the channel

[@DejaVuShelties]

LMAO!!! That would be me lifting the trailer!!!!

[@TheMaverick30]

Got an 18’ pontoon, best thing I’ve learned is to anticipate where it’s gonna go. They’re so tall and wide, they act as sails. That added with current, give yourself some room to drift. Once your bow is snugged on, just ride it in

[@bummy66]

I know this video is old but I just found this big dan show,, crazy I never knew there was so many inexperienced boaters out there,, but the part of the show I like is he seems to be knowledgeable of the type of boats they're driving their Motors and how to operate them properly

[@TheBigDanShow]

Welcome aboard my friend

[@dansherman5754]

everyone has a fist time. even if you have boated for many years you still learn new things. thanks

[@lindley345]

I'm looking forward to that video where you show the proper way to load and unload a boat. I just bought my first boat, and I really don't want to end up on your channel since I'll be around your area. Unless it was on a good note.

[@marinagnjidic]

YOU!!!! Made my day! You are the BEST!

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks

[@NickL-hz6de]

With the jet ski trailer. I can say from personal experience it's not easy to see it and I've done the same thing myself 😂

[@TheBigDanShow]

We’re all a little guilty

[@TairnKA]

I'm guessing that having duel engines, with separate throttles is better than a single engine and throttle for docking maneuvers? ;-) I would have spent time at my local supermarket parking lot, practicing until I felt comfortable maneuvering my trailer, than find an out of the way dock to practicing launching and recovering my boat.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Absolutely!

[@Bryce-z9v]

I find when reversing a trailer, only turn the steering wheel 1/2 a turn at a time, take your time works fairly well. What do you think? Cheers, Kiwi Bryce 🙂

[@DonnaKeffer]

Hey Dan, these areas your filming is it fresh water salt water mix? Joe

[@davidmara4149]

Enjoying your show keep it up

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks

[@iancooper7320]

I’ve never ran a boat onto a trailer. But I would imagine it’s a lot of feel for the way the water is moving and the wind. And it looks like you need some luck. Lol. Super fun to watch. I feel really bad for the people that run into problems. I have family on Pensacola beach so watching makes me feel a little closer than being stuck in Ohio. Well done sir on the videos

[@Coffeeology]

Me: "Who would watch this?" 3 hours later "ohhhh" Subbed.

[@resurrectiongarage1506]

That’s a busy ramp. Only one I’ve seen busier was at lake oroville when they ordered everyone to evacuate the lake. I’ve seen fist fights at the bidwell marina there

[@TheBigDanShow]

Niceee

[@terencewillimott1810]

The bloke on the pontoon boat might think about giving up boating and take up painting 😂 regards Terry in Australia

[@kevinrivard3875]

I feel like im doing things wrong after seeing so many people power drive up there boat. Although certain boat launches in Michigan dont allow it. Ive only owned my 21-foot boat for one season. Launched and retrieved over 20 times. But never had the problems these people have. We approach the dock. I slowly creep in. My girl and i reach for the posts and hold the boat steady. She gets out on the dock with the rope connected to the bow eyelet. Wraps it once around a post near the front. Then i get out to go get the trailer while she simply hold the back of the boat in place. I pull in fenders and tips of bunks at top of water. Get out. My girl tosses me the rope from the dock. I physically pull the boat on the bunks till it stops about a foot or 2 from the winch. Strap it up. Then whench it up tight. Pull out slowly. If my trailer is close. The process takes no more than 60 seconds. Idk..... please tell me if im doing something wrong. I do get my ankle wet just to pull the rope in. But never had a problem so i stuck with it. About to winterize next week.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Nice. Nothing wrong with that if it works for you. Power loading is a thing of the south. It’s just what we do round here and it works. It’s quick and effective.

[@kevinrivard3875]

@DJares3 I was told that is why the dock area always gets screwed up and needs to be dredged out. Because power loading pushes the lake floor to other sides and makes it shallower in other areas. Haven't been boating for long. But seen videos about it and it kinda made sense. Especially seeing your drone videos. It looks like a muddy swamp in Louisiana. 🤣

[@briansanchez1060]

That is a really nice boat ramp, tons of room and plenty of docking for waiting for trailer to get wet.

[@TheBigDanShow]

💪💪

[@OurAdventure_Awaits]

Do you use Filmora Wonder Share editor? It's what I use and I love it. Keep up the good work. Your great.

[@deanwebb1362]

There are some right muppets in this boat slip.😂😂😂😂😂😂 Dean from the uk

[@skylaneav8r902]

Having grown up with boats on lakes I thought I was pretty good at launching and recovering boats on trailers. Then I got a center console and started fishing on the coast…..yeah, I got a rude awakening! I looked like some of these people the first couple of times I launched. That current is the devil!!

[@Ray56z]

Bad enough with a tidal flow, try a river. I grew up on the Des Moines and Mississippi, later on the Kansas, Kaw, and Missouri. I now work the saltwater but my backyard is mown grass to the water of a Florida river.

[@johnwhitter]

Those drones shots are the best!!! More drone footage!!!

[@Jonyam]

Very nice footage..what drone/camera are you using?

[@Jonyam]

@DJares3 nice, is that the stock camera on the Mavic? you have goggles too?

[@KM.130]

I notice a lot of people just pull out without hooking up safety chain or strap at bow. I’ve seen boats roll/slide off and damage transom a few times in our area because of this.

[@kerrysullivan6294]

A complete id10t or to much alcohol

[@edwardranno7119]

You certainly got the title of this video correct!!🎉🎉🎉

[@walkingman9171]

Brilliant trailer design, floating. LOL Was that designed by an engineer from the big 3?

[@TheBigDanShow]

🤣

[@hershall_3162]

My first boat was about 8 years ago and I remember the first thing I did was go to a parking lot and practice backing up in spots and then took the boat out on a Wednesday morning or some shit when I knew nobody would be there so I could get a routine down. Surprises me all the time how many ppl just show up to crowded ramps and just be reckless next to others peoples stuff. Crazy world

[@jacknevitt7384]

Are these ramps at the Wharf in Orange Beach? Great video! I always used to launch at Cotton Bayou but it was pretty tight.

[@markb.1259]

Is that area outside the boat ramps a No Wake Zone?

[@SassafrasPaul-cq7uw]

Love your channel, but don't ever think you've seen or done it all. We are natives of a coastal NC fishing village that our ancestors have always been . My father -in-law and husband have a combined total of about 70 years of commercial fishing, Coast Guard and tugboat Captain and engineering. They swear the next generation is coming up with stuff that makes them afraid and they've had some idiots to deal with. Just some information I found while doing genealogy, one of my great grandfather's and their sons worked for the U.S.L.S.S. in Chicamacomico NC. Love your commentary 😅 Give 'em hell!!

[@TheBigDanShow]

ThNks my friends. Much loveee

[@lawrenceweber2010]

looks like a very easy ramp to launch from. I've always had to launch and load all by myself and never had any problems. always lots of crazy and drunk people at lakes

[@davidguy1575]

I to am a Retired Coastie....I was called "Keys", so what rate was I?

[@TheBigDanShow]

Let me guess. YN 😉

[@terryschake9440]

Love the applause!!! LOL

[@TheBigDanShow]

Hahaaa

[@slingnstixscrappiefishing8859]

Why would I get between the boat and the truck to see if he’s straight that’s what the Bunk boards are for. I rather u damage your truck instead of crushing me IJS. I thought that’s why we pay for insurance maybe I’m wrong 🤷🏾‍♂️ Big Dan keep up the good work very entertaining 😂😂

[@Brian-bu5kf]

In our country powering onto trailers is prohibited due to erosion at the ramp.The secret to backing is to start with everything in line

[@TheBigDanShow]

Wow. Where’s. That

[@stantipton6861]

Seem's like almost everyone sticks there trailer to deep. If the boats floating over the top of the trailer your in to deep folks!!!

[@jackwaites3891]

Tips on backing a trailer first turn off the backup camera use the mirrors second turn your steering wheel the way you want the front of your trailer to go third find a large parking lot and practice and remember the shorter the trailer the faster it will turn

[@normandegeorge6526]

They are doing a lot better than the folks in Miami.

[@peteslings5960]

Great entertainment, watching from North East Missouri. 🫡

[@JoshOfAllThings]

Dude at the end with the pontoon. Close your bimini, pull the trailer up some so you touch the bunks sooner. If the wind is blowing you around, start out straight but 5 or 10 feet to the side, so by the time you get to the trailer, you're right in front of it instead of trying to pivot the boat on top of the trailer.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Yesss this

[@4x4_Adventures]

Is it a no wake zone out there?

[@brianadams7410]

These videos are awesome. Boring yet completely satisfying

[@TheBigDanShow]

Glad you like them!

[@jamesholtman4912]

USCG used to teach a great class on boat handling! I took it with a friend and learned a LOT!

[@TWTexasA1]

Never seen so many people load their boats by hand before 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JCASTELLUCCIOJR]

The BIGGEST COMEDY SHOW = Jeep + Pontoon boat!!! Get Entire Crew out before loading…NO COMMON SENSE😂😂😂

[@nubb6600]

First time watching you here Big Daddy! PREEEEEESH! BEST ENTERTAINMENT ON TV NOW DAYS. Watching deep pockets show off shallow brains! MIDGET MINDS GIANT EGO'S!

[@bruceshelton5043]

I love your show, you me LMAO

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks

[@BillSmith-b5u]

A little more gas when you’re coming to the trailer….BUT NOT TOO MUCH!😮

[@reggiehowze1891]

Feeling bummed out with the results of Alabama/Texas game. Woke up at 3 a.m. and started watching The Big Dan Show. Roll Tide

[@TheBigDanShow]

Man I’m with you, Sad day but we’ve been good for to long.

[@Tony2Abet]

I live here... this is hilarious😂😂😂😂

[@davidhefner5668]

Is this at Gulf Shores?