Best 6 Minute Boat Launch And Retrieve Video (Easy Peasy)

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[@Rags722]

A far cry from the days of my dad yelling at everyone and turning what should have been a nice day on the water to just another day of hurt feelings. Very nice job!

[@TopwaterTony]

hehe now THAT would be a video to see :-) thank you very much for watching!

[@LaughingRandomly]

Rags722 if our dads only had KZbin in those days, I've picked up so many tips from people like Tony! Thanks for posting.

[@randywhite2335]

Rags722 funny stuff

[@davidlong5157]

You also? My dad would get red faced, be yelling and cursing. Looking back I think he had anger issues LOL.

[@havnt3782]

@@davidlong5157 i was legitimately surprised when i saw an adult man get a crows nest and not throw a tantrum for the first time

[@jamesmoschella2234]

Finally some1 who actually knows how to load their boat proper. Thank you for your video wish more people would watch

[@donarney5042]

I don’t get the thumbs down on this video. The man nails it. It’s how I‘ve retrieved/launched my boat for 20+ years.

[@TopwaterTony]

Thanks Don !! Some people just like to hate on EVERYTHING no matter what it is lol

[@dannyheard2449]

Me too,not for 20 years but when your alone this is a great easy way to load and unload your boat,to me this is a lot easier and faster than driving it on.

[@grahamdavis774]

The thumbs down is because some retard is going to to unhook his boat from the trailer, back down a steeper ramp and his boat is going to fall on the concrete. The boat needs to be secured to the trailer until the trailer is in launch position.

[@sekoum1]

This is the best boat launch and retrievable I've seen!!!!

[@TopwaterTony]

Wow thank you Sekou !!

[@hollyhills4524]

My wife and I just bought a 16" boat, the three times we have been out have been a bit of a struggle. I've watched your video three times. I feel like I've been enlightened. Thanks!

[@TopwaterTony]

and thank you, glad my video helped :))))

[@79FatStrat]

Man! I've been losing sleep fretting retrieving my soon to be first boat since my dad's boat 40 years ago, a 19' CC. You have just greatly eased my fears! Here's wishing you many good fishing trips!

[@TopwaterTony]

why thank you very much! All it takes is practice and not being scared or in a hurry. I have some other launching videos on my channel and some regular videos also show me launching. my last video shows a in-car footage as well. thank you very much for watching :)

[@johncarilli2227]

Like I posted, I too had "first boat launch fears" and tried several times the POWER METHOD ... it was a waste of time and frustration till I remembered this rope method. It is the quickest method and it only needs ONE PERSON TO LAUNCH OR MOUNT one person using the power method takes longer because you still have to go in and out of the boat that is not needed using a rope. I just also noticed another time saver... The boat was tied to the trailer before he ever the water and just let it flat back into the ramp. This is also a time saver too!

[@DESERT_DISCIPLE]

Just bought a new 2020 tracker xl boat last Saturday. First boat. This helped a lot. I appreciate the pointers. Thank you, Sir.

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you Dustin!!! Good luck it just takes practice :)

[@BBVDZX14]

Same exact method I use, but I drop the tail gate and place the 50' rope on there. I attach the leash to the bow stop and the large loops flow nicely as the rig floats away. Great work Tony! Tight lines!

[@TopwaterTony]

yes that works too !! very nice :)

[@boblister665]

very good Capt. The key to taking out is knowing how far your trailer should go in the water. To far and the boat will not center easy not far enough and you struggle to winch up. I like that he does not power load.

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you sir 😊

[@davidray3558]

This man has fished by himself hundreds, if not thousands of times. Don't be intimidated by watching guys like this load their boat on a calm day without issue. This is a skill that is developed over many seasons of weekend boating. Which by the way, is exactly what most boat owners do. You want to learn how to load a boat faster, find a huge empty parking lot and practice backing up your trailer, this is what will take ALOT of time off launching AND retrieving your vessel.

[@TopwaterTony]

Very true.... Also practice makes perfect. If a person is out there every weekend or twice a week or whatever they will learn what to do and what not to do very quickly :-)

[@beverleygregory]

thanks Im just another nervous boat owner about to do the nervous launch, Ive done a couple and have had problems getting the boat straight on the trailer , Ive just made a couple of guides for the back so it might help, I also agree that you dont need to gun it up on the trailer if you get the depth right I do the same thing with the rope as you so I at least have some things right just need more confidence

[@TopwaterTony]

It gets easier with each time you do it. The main key is don’t panic. I hope the video has helped 😀

[@Football5198]

Tony, thanks for doing the video. More people need to watch these. The public ramp near my house has a beach and many times you have to dodge kids running across the ramps while you're backing down or pulling out. Of course we have the "wait until they get on the ramp to load everything in the boat" types too.

[@TopwaterTony]

Football5198 you are very welcome and thank you so much for watching :-)

[@bradbonhoff1358]

Would have never thought to use the power poles. Thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks.

[@TopwaterTony]

Brad Bonhoff they definitely come in handy I use them every launch. hey and thanks for watching!

[@whatsananna]

Hey thanks for this. New boat owner here and it just seems intuitive to me to guide it up onto the trailer as opposed to gunning it up there as I see a lot of people do. Thank you!

[@TopwaterTony]

Melissa Oltman you are welcome Melissa I'm glad that my video can help you I do have a few other boat loading videos on my channel you can also take a look at those and they may help as well :)

[@defx]

Some docks in TX and other parts of the country have courtesy ramps off to the side that you tie to as you retrieve your trailer and back it in. No other choice but to drive the boat up onto the trailer (since boat isn’t tied to the retrieval dock) but as the man said, he drives his up on the trailer as well. Good video.

[@TopwaterTony]

i could've tied off the side here but it was dead and no one was waiting. so for video sake i left it where it was. as i remember this day was a crappy fishing day lol. thank you for watching :)

[@vikfan4life]

Nice job. It also helps that there’s not a lot of other boaters

[@TopwaterTony]

Correct

[@Farkles1]

That was nice and easy. Easy peasy. Great job. Love that shirt. Cheers

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you, thank you !!!!

[@keithjohnston5936]

Excellent video. Mama even understands it now, thank you!

[@TopwaterTony]

hehe thank you !!!

[@harleymk88]

Slow is smooth..smooth is fast. Well done sir.

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you Mike !!!!!

[@kenfung664]

Been to a lot of ramps and this has to be the simplest and best made.

[@TopwaterTony]

Ken Fung I agree. And I also like the fact that there is a gradual slope and not a real steep angle to the ramps.

[@Chris351971]

Topwater Tony great video!!! Love the shirt!!

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you so much for watching Chris :-)

[@Jemmcanna]

My thanks to you sir. I have my first boat and am unable to climb much on the trailer frame. You do it right and easy.

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you, i'm glad i could help... good luck :)

[@TheVirginiaStew]

Awesome and love the shirt!

[@TopwaterTony]

Heyy thank you !!

[@TheSagerider]

Awesome! Thanks for posting this, I need all the help and guidance I can get. :)

[@TopwaterTony]

you are very welcome!

[@JoeFenech56]

Good job. Thank you for sharing.

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you and good luck!

[@487zadzior]

Love the T-shirt!

[@TopwaterTony]

Hehe thank you !!

[@timgallagher6529]

Thanks for the videos!!!

[@TopwaterTony]

Glad you like them! thanks Tim :)

[@davidbebout5796]

Good luck finding a ramp like this

[@TopwaterTony]

One of my favorite ramps :-) thanks for watching!

[@stogierogy]

@@TopwaterTony That aint no ramp, its a gosh darn slip! lol

[@TopwaterTony]

@@stogierogy lol

[@dougmiller5960]

Ya no kidding

[@angogablogian532]

I don’t understand the comment. Ramps made of wood on the water? I think most are made this way I don’t see why it requires luck to find one.

[@OldThunderCat]

Awesome TT, thanks for the tutorial!!

[@TopwaterTony]

You are very welcome

[@happyangler998]

Nice job. Thanks for the video.

[@TopwaterTony]

thanks and thanks for watching !!

[@billlucas4831]

If only life could be so easy.

[@TopwaterTony]

That's true 🤣

[@richardgorlitz6731]

Great video. Thank you.

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you for watching Richard !! 😊

[@HB-uk9qc]

That was slick he definitely knows what he’s doing. Wish every time was that easy

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you HB !!!

[@RAPTOR8ASDF]

When loading, that's a good idea to have a long rope and have the boat back away from the trailer. Makes it easier to guide the boat on to the trailer. As a new boater, using a 15 foot rope, the boat was too close to the trailer so it was harder to guide the boat on to the trailer. I'll buy a 25' rope for my next loading. Gave you a thumbs up.

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you sir

[@jamesdjesse]

great video. thanks

[@TopwaterTony]

thanks for watching :))))

[@samiryounes9670]

very nice and smooth job..I like your T Shirt.

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you very much and thanks for watching :-)

[@jbuenosmedia7156]

love the shirt

[@TopwaterTony]

:)

[@Raven09s]

This is good if you're by yourself on a lake with good water levels. I've always driven the boat on. But this works too!

[@TopwaterTony]

Yessir..... Ty 😃

[@Poker_Pirate]

Outstanding sir. Done simply and easy.

[@TopwaterTony]

easy breezy :) thank you Mark !!!

[@Wooduck]

Everything is easy with a dock, not all ramps have docks but good info anyway!!

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you 😊

[@boedekerj1]

thanks for not powerloading! most youtube "how to's" anymore seem to be powerloading tutorials.

[@MRJK87.]

It's not a bad thing in some places. Some ramps you can't yes, but others you can.

[@TopwaterTony]

not needed for this ramp :) thank you for watching!

[@donthornton7528]

Very very cool thanks for the video 👍👍

[@TopwaterTony]

you are very welcome!

[@mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq]

Hiya Tony Thank you so much for uploading this video to KZbin

[@TopwaterTony]

You are very welcome, good luck out there :-)

[@mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq]

@@TopwaterTony I have always loved launching and retrieving boats

[@NostalgicVibes]

Thank you for not gasing it up onto the winch. Hate when people do that.

[@TopwaterTony]

:)

[@hcoutdoors6271]

Pcrusen power loading it the only way to load for me it's to hard to retrieve a 24 foot center console without using the engine

[@StonyMontana406]

@ Nostalgic Vibes Bet your also that guy who thinks they have to spend 20 minutes trying to pull it up to the winch too huh.

[@frankenbeans6930]

You made it look easy!

[@TopwaterTony]

Thanks Frank !! yeah I kind of got the hang of it LOL practice practice practice

[@heydude2533]

Like a Boss! That's the same way I do mine. Driving the boat on the trailer always freaked me out a little.

[@TopwaterTony]

i do it either way... yesterday i drove it on ... thanks for watching :)

[@charlie3461]

Text book bro hate power loading I love the shirt man!!!

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you thank you :-)

[@dangolden5696]

Looks like you have done this before! Nice job!

[@TopwaterTony]

Dan Golden yes I have :) thank you Dan

[@jamescleveland6775]

Thanks Tony🎣

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you !!

[@jimmiller4951]

You cheated ! you have power poles ! ! ! ...... LoL good video and sweet ride for sure .

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you !!!

[@derekkelley4517]

Most convenient ramp ever. Im surprised they didnt have valet

[@TopwaterTony]

Thats coming Next season plus free breakfast :)

[@latin201]

Great video and by the way love the shirt lol

[@TopwaterTony]

hehe thank you !!!

[@OhioFishingLures]

love that lake going to hit it pretty soon with bro in law got some ties I want to test :)))

[@johncarilli2227]

Simple ... learned this watching a guy recover his 15 foot boat from the intercostal river with a strong current. I struggled recovering the power method then realized the “pull the rope” method was hands down the easiest and first try “perfect” seating to the trailer. I too was so frustrated with the power method that I pissed off my wife too and wasted 15 to 20 minutes due to the current preventing me from aligning the boar over the rollers. Launch and recovery with the ROPE METHOD is the way to go and it is only a ONE PERSON action so boating alone is easy for everyone ... 5 STARS VIDEO!

[@TopwaterTony]

thanks so much! keep it simple :)

[@ajmobilemastertechniciannu9427]

nice video.got a new boat just used twice so far going on my 3rd trip

[@TopwaterTony]

Very nice! What kind of boat did you get?

[@ajmobilemastertechniciannu9427]

@@TopwaterTony a 17ccr glasstream center console

[@thommyb52]

Flawless 👊👊

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you sir! :)

[@sealot2420]

Perfect...

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you Sealot !!

[@earlbroussardjr]

Digging the shirt!

[@TopwaterTony]

hehe thanks

[@richardredhead]

Should have parked on the other side of the dock, where you wouldn't have been blocking the ramp. I know, it looks like no one was around, but, still, it sets a very bad example. There are already way too many folks who think it's perfectly acceptable to block the ramp for however long it takes them to get their shit together. Other than that, GREAT job of launching and retrieving solo!

[@TopwaterTony]

thanks.... i had the ramp all to myself. middle of the week/dead

[@xxlxpman]

Pretty smooth operation!!

[@TopwaterTony]

ty :)

[@2WheelsdownN]

Good job,but not everyone has a fully decked out boat with that fancy shallow watter anchor.if solo just get to the dock, rope the front, and pull the rear of the boat tords dock ,rope it asap , go get trailer , 75% of trailer in watter ,go to boat undo the rear rope,then front,use front rop to pull the boat into trailer, time to do all this does depend on current and air so may vary on how fast you need to move . But if you don't have powered anchors just rope it asap so it doesn't flat away (rear of boat)

[@TopwaterTony]

That sounds good to me. That definitely should do the trick :-)

[@donsinclair9040]

Nice job Tony! You make it look so easy. What are you using to tie off your boat to your trailer and how long? Also, is it possible to retrieve a much heavier and a little bit larger boat the same way you did in this video?

[@TopwaterTony]

i got the rope from Walmart (25 foot i think) and yes i would think this method should work for ya :)

[@jcook8191]

That T-shirt is 100% legit

[@TopwaterTony]

hehe thank you, it was a gift

[@gringobandito639]

Like a boss!!

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you !!

[@mattking5242]

Well done.

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you!

[@eroystermd827]

Smooth. Now my turn to try.

[@TopwaterTony]

Practice makes perfect

[@peter2679]

Nice job, when I arrive back at the ramp it usually is blowing a gale and things become so much harder.

[@TopwaterTony]

Yeah I've been there before that's for sure. You just have to go with the flow and go easy!

[@criagwade9195]

one thing that he did, that if it's a boat ramp where others are waiting on you to leave is ; pull your loaded boat away from ramp after you load it . then in parking area pull your drain plugs and fasting down your boat tail hooks to trailer. never hold others up at boat launches to do these things.

[@TopwaterTony]

thats exactly right !!! but i had it ALL to myself so there was no worries :)

[@haroldlong707]

I've been working on this 21ft skeeter I bought 95 225 mercury. fish and ski haven't even got to use it yet now I have to go in hospital be summer before I get to use it can't wait to see how it runs bass pro done some of my work has the racing motor on it some guys just don't take care of their boat it really looks good now my boy has a fit over it thanks for info. hlong mo

[@TopwaterTony]

i bet its going to be super fun!! good luck and get well so you can play with it.

[@drwang699]

the boat launches in the states are so nice

[@TopwaterTony]

most that i've been to are nice but few are sub par lol where are you from Jason?

[@drwang699]

im from manitoba canada. i have never seen a boat launch even close to that nice

[@TopwaterTony]

really wow,,,,, i wonder why they dont install some nice ramps? TFW !!

[@drwang699]

it could be weather related it seems the further down south i go the nicer the ramps are

[@TopwaterTony]

yeah could be

[@haroldlong707]

you know it seems like when I get on the launch everybody is such a hurry for me to get gone but when they get on they set and visit I'm with you I would rather crank it up like the way your doing it just and old man been fishing for years good luck hlong mo

[@TopwaterTony]

hey thanks for watching and yeah dont let those damn people rush you... act like they aren't there hehe

[@dagonzos]

nice job

[@TopwaterTony]

Andy Gonzales thank you so much!

[@dodgyplonk]

Nice shit man! I could use one of those!

[@73orangething]

I need a shirt like that

[@TopwaterTony]

my buddy bought it for me

[@charlespinson6693]

Great post! One question, would the Power Poles not hold the boat in place while you park and retrieved the truck?

[@TopwaterTony]

they could if the front of the boat is up enough on the bank or to where waves wont move the boat

[@charlespinson6693]

Okaaay! Thank you Sir.

[@fivecrosses9040]

Great job. What did you tie off to on the launch? The hitch, bumper, or something in your bed? And how long was your line? Lots of questions, but I’m new. Thanks

[@TopwaterTony]

I tie the end of the rope to the trailer. I believe the rope is 25 ft that came from Walmart.

[@fivecrosses9040]

@@TopwaterTony Thank you, God Bless

[@kempd002]

yep that was a smooth disconnect and connect. been trying to find more videos of us out there boating.

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you very much I really appreciate it :-)

[@terrywaddell9552]

Man, I love that shirt , I definitely need to get one of those, oh and buy the way great job unloading and loading your boat! Someday I hope to be able to do it that way. I'm not that bad but I'm not THAT good. Keep on fishing! With love and God bless.

[@TopwaterTony]

hehe thank you Terry!!! My buddy got the shirt for me a few years back :) Just keep practicing on the boat launching/loading you'll get it !!!!

[@tommyschulte2577]

bought my first boat. first time in the water today. i could not line that thing up. embarrassing. definitely trying this next time. nice video.

[@TopwaterTony]

thank you! you know the more you do it the better you'll get. just get your routine down and you'll be fine. also take a look at my other launch/load videos :)

[@Dee-tb6nu]

get you on of those fancy trolling motors with I-pilot if you want it super easy...lol

[@Bassmaster1256]

Very nice Tony. Is there a reason you just don't drive the boat onto the trailer?

[@TopwaterTony]

Rick Cargo no reason. Actually I load my boat on the trailer a few different ways which includes just driving it on. I kind of like the Rope drag sometimes because my feet are already on the ground LOL

[@bbcala9719]

Guys I apologize for keeping this to myself but when I learn how to post my video on utube on loading my 16 Tracker ProV you will be amazed on how I load in 5 minutes and perfectly centered every single time no matter wind or rough water. Just winch the bow in and pull the boat out of the water. I used to yell at people trying to help me load. But I figured it out on how to load by yourself, quickly and perfectly no matter what the weather or what kind of dock. I will try to get this vid out there. And best of all inexpensive addition to your trailer. You will love it and others that go with you. You won't need their help with loading your boat

[@TopwaterTony]

solo is the way to go! sometimes HELP gets in the way :)

[@troybriannatyler4962]

Do you prefer manually loading it instead of powerloading ?

[@TopwaterTony]

hmm.... no preference but i've done both

[@chasedillon8532]

I fish caesars creek all the time I’ll have to stop in and give this one a shot sometime

[@TopwaterTony]

It's a good Lake!

[@haroldlong707]

I have a 21 ft skeeter 300 zx 225 mercury do you a stretch rope or just regular nylon rope with hitch h long mo

[@TopwaterTony]

Harold Long my rope is just a 25 foot nylon rope that I got from Walmart

[@magadorm4218]

This is what it looks like when someone knows what they are doing.

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you, sir 🙏🏽😊

[@lv2nymph933]

nice man...

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you :)

[@keithgalea6489]

wow, you make it look so easy :) well done..if the ramp is steeper, could the boat roll off before reaching the water?

[@TopwaterTony]

Yes it could !! Generally I normally leave the bowline attached. Around here there's at least three lakes with very flat ramps. Just have to use some discretion

[@keithgalea6489]

@@TopwaterTony thank you for taking your time to reply, much appreciated :) take care

[@stevefowler2849]

This is exactly how it should be done. I would add one thing that wasnt necessary at this ramp. If its busy, after launching, move your boat to the other side of the ramp so other ppl can launch or trailer while you are parking your truck and trailer.

[@TopwaterTony]

i always park it out of the way if someone is waiting... this day the lanes were empty... thanks for watching !!!

[@stevefowler2849]

@@TopwaterTony I'm sure u do, but most ppl dont think of moving to the other side of the dock or dont care...

[@audictedb6466]

Thumbs up to this guys shirt

[@TopwaterTony]

stupid rc studio hehe ty!

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

So you unhooked the bow line long before you went down the ramp? Great way to launch the boat into the parking lot. Now let's see ya try that with some wind and waves

[@TopwaterTony]

😄👍👍

[@findingjoe]

May work on this ramp but I would strongly advice boaters to keep hooked up until the boat is in the water. I've seen so many boaters loose their boat on the ramp doing this especially if your trailer has rollers on it.

[@TopwaterTony]

Don't I know it 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@vinosfinostapasandwinebar5109]

Nice job, How long is your boat and most importantly, how long is the rope.

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you ☺️ Boat is 18ft 2 inches The rope came from Walmart and I think it is 25 ft long

[@dougmiller5960]

Very smooth (and dry)

[@TopwaterTony]

Hehe thank you !!

[@ericdelacruz3746]

Those power poles help as well lol

[@TopwaterTony]

deffinately

[@peterfurek9392]

BEAUTIFUL JOB MAN A+++++

[@TopwaterTony]

Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@olebiker]

Tony, have you moved somewhere that doesn't allow power loading?

[@TopwaterTony]

no I live in the same place. I just load up different ways .... rope, trolling motor, and big motor.

[@mattwaters6987]

Nice job T.T. I'll have to try that way sometime. Happy boating!

[@TopwaterTony]

Matt Waters thank you !!!!!!

[@TopwaterTony]

Matt Waters let me know how you do!

[@pringals]

Did you choose to disconnect the winch before the approach due to the ramp not being too steep? Your other video recommended to leave it attached until you reached the water. Soo many newbies out there with their boats sliding off the trailer before reaching the water.

[@TopwaterTony]

Yes..... I disconnected the strap and then tied on my rope when I was at that stop sign on the side

[@TopwaterTony]

I launch and retrieve different ways at different times

[@EaStxVaNxiNc]

haha that's what I was thinking one wrong move befor and serious fiberglass work

[@haroldlong707]

how long is your boat I have a 21 ft so I am used to my 17 ft think I'm going to like the 21 better h mo

[@haroldlong707]

yes I like that shirt that's usually what happens when your fishing don't you just love h mo

[@51e79]

The new Dakota Boat Retriever makes this process even easier peasier. No more wet feet, cracked shins, or busted keisters.

[@TopwaterTony]

awesome... I bet someone will benefit from them