Boat ramp champ wheel chock - keep your truck out of the water!

[@MATTP545]

I dont have a truck or a boat but love this little trick. You may have just saved someone out there!

[@PowersFamily2011]

This is great. I was nervous about launching with my 2 wheel drive vehicle, but this will give me more confidence and keep me out of the water.

[@tonymendoza9657]

Weee you able to do it no problem? I have 2wd truck and want to do the same

[@Dusty_D_Adventures]

Absolutely brilliant idea. You've just reduced some of my fear of launching my first boat next spring. I think I'd prefer the front mirror-loop. :)

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad to help!!

[@willcash16]

Yes sir, great idea. One of my fears is my truck ending up in the water. Thanks for the tip. Thumbs up 👍

[@DerekSpeareDSD]

It's just frigging GENIUS putting leash ropes on them! Bravo!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks!

[@williamtiller6434]

Very good idea. I have been launching boats for over 40 years. But as I get older ideas like this one give me one more safety option. Thank you sir 😃

[@chrispeterson1247]

Your chock is 100 percent upside down, when you said " if i put it this way it seems to push a bit easier" you had it right. that way the steepest part of the chock is on your tire, not the ground

[@ronsteitz4535]

Very good idea, you did everything right. I go alone boating alone a lot. I just think under front wheel would be my best bet as I know the chock is on dry pavement. It’s a great trick,I’m sure all the trucks in the water would agree with you. Thanks, simple inexpensive trick .👍

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thank you!! I also try to keep mine in the truck so I don't forget it.

[@KayakQ]

I agree with your thoughts!

[@brownhound8106]

Perfect place for a bowline knot when securing that light line to your chock. The other end of mine has a figure 8 knot.

[@kawasakiwaverunning]

i did that too, but never think of using the string tired on the side mirror, great idea!!!

[@mattpetersen6227]

Great idea. You could also tie a carabiner to the end of the rope and then, instead of having to tie the rope to your vehicle, you could just clip it to your hitch or loop it over your mirror and clip it back onto the rope.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Nice idea - thanks!

[@Mike_44]

Fantastic idea Wayne! I have a 2WD 4Runner and I’ll be pulling a small inflatable boat with it. You just took away my fear haha. Thank you!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Every little bit of protection helps!!!

[@ericnortan9012]

I use a chock. Works great, cheap and easy. Most of my launches are in inland lakes with shallow ramps, but I have a couple local launches that go from 4' to 20' just like that.

[@brettwinstead]

That chock is a great idea. I'm going to go buy one right now through your link!

[@keithscott9774]

Great tip, thanks. The simple ways are often the best.

[@4sl648]

Thanks! If you were going to chock the rear tires then you may wish to tie off to the tongue of the trailer, instead of the truck hitch and keep it all together. I do really like your idea of chocking the front tires since they are most likely to be on dry pavement. The bigger the chock the better. Once back in the 80s I drove a fire engine to a call and parked on a slight uphill driveway. The E brake slipped and the truck almost rolled back into a pond before I could even get the required chocks out and set.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yikes! Your idea of securing it to the trailer is a great idea for people who only have one trailer.

[@4sl648]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy yeah i guess i assume most people only have one boat trailer.

[@rainysunday6186]

You chock the front wheel.

[@zomar70]

Great Scott!

[@markmoffett6813]

THANK YOU . Mark from Harford county

[@carlosronquillosr.9523]

Hello Wayne... Great tip my friend. I launch by myself almost 90% of the time and like you, the last thing I want is to see my truck swimming cause it slid down the ramp and into the water. It has come to mind "what if" the brakes don't work or hold, what if the transmission fails, or if I forget to shut the engine off and a bone head puts the truck in neutral while I drive the boat to the dock?.. thanks. I will work on have this idea put to practice. Cuidate. Cron.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@lonniecoleman8824]

Very smart I just purchased 2 just for the boat ramp . You are the man great thinking 🤔

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad I could help!!

[@timcarter9146]

This works really well instead on tieing it to the hitch use one of them climbers clips just clip it and go

[@davidlbrown2nd276]

Very good idea sir! Thanks for the tip!

[@cwpres]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@robsteve7043]

AWESOME IDEA!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks - but be sure to test it out on your ramp to be sure one of these actually will hold your vehicle.

[@markjackson6829]

Thanks!!!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

You bet!

[@robertlevine8243]

Nice thanks

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thank you too!

[@101evo]

Great idea and thank you for that. Oh by the way.......the flat side goes toward the tire.

[@lindenphilippson]

Thanks im freaked out about launching my new 1500lbs boat with my 2wd v6 ranger in spring. This should really help out!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Every little bit helps! Planning, taking your time, and this little rubber block!

[@tonymendoza9657]

Were you able to do it? I have 2wd drive and have same fear

[@markstephenson8969]

Very clever!

[@AnimalScienceTV]

Is a Scissors ✂️ better than a dull razor?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

depends on the scissors lol!

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hello Wayne, Your a genius with the chock block, very impressive Be safe

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@Jon_boat_adventures]

Good idea.

[@tedstyle3798]

great thingy, thanks bought this

[@Fishaddict21]

Is one wheel chock enough, or is two better? I know you said one early on in video, but am wondering if anything has changed. I’ll use this in conjunction with a brake depressor, which I realize is overkill, but who cares? 😂

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have been leaning more toward a brake depressor lately because this wheel chock has actually let me down.

[@AnimalScienceTV]

I have used chalks for airplanes. They in general A good idea for any vehicle with wheels

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Do small airplanes have a parking brake - or do they solely rely on the wheel chocks?

[@AnimalScienceTV]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy they general do have some type of break system but you don't want to use it because it is easily damaged. Also you want to keep the plane as light as possible. You don't want to leave a hydraulic break on for a long time... like if your plane is parked for a week. So they generally rely solely on chalks

[@shadyfieldhomestead1974]

Would doing it on both front and back be overkill? I am using an f150 v6 2nd and towing a 21 ft Nauticstar. It tows it just fine, just worried about the ramp part

[@danbrunski469]

I've been doing this for decades. I tie a cord between two chocks, chock a tire, run the line over the trailer hitch to grab it on the way out of the water and chock the other back tire. The only issue is the many well meaning people who yell at you that you're dragging the chocks.

[@sadas672]

Awesome 👍

[@JM-rp9qf]

I see several sizes. What size do you use or prefer? I have 35" mud tires. Thanks

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Mine is 7" long, but if you have bigger tires, I'd get a bigger one if you can!

[@hotreels8590]

Great idea 👍

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@darrelladams9145]

Awesome! This is a great idea. Thank you

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RayKaufman]

Do you suspect a 4x4 is necessary to launch/retrieve the boat?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

It depends on the weight of the boat, how steep the ramp is and how slippery the ramp might be. With my current truck, I could pull my old 19 foot boat out at my ramp with no problems, but my 23 foot boat is VERY challenging to pull out with my truck because it isn't 4x4. Launching is fine, but when I need to pull it out, I usually phone a friend with 4wd.

[@lugnut4961]

Can you make a video of your using the chock as you launch the boat?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have plans to shoot a boat launch this spring!

[@domnickhamilton4223]

awesome video man

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad you liked it!

[@sirronbailey3109]

Very nice!!! I am going to do that!!!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Cool - I use mine every time.

[@merlin1346]

simplest ideas are the best.

[@conniebennett6646]

I just run my rope into the window and after i start to drive off i use the rope when i move up an inch or so i pull the chock up to and into window and go park.

[@BrockOBauma]

I'm doing this. My truck is a manual and it drives my crazy shutting it off and turning it on so many times at a boat ramp. I always shut it off so I can leave it in gear and not rely only on the parking break.

[@floydaltonmiller]

I've been doing my stop block that way forever.

[@bigglyguy8429]

How is that little thing gonna help on a slimy, slippery ramp? It will just slide backwards, along with your other 4 tires. I certainly don't think it would work on the back tire, as you usually need to put the back wheels in the water, so putting this in place would be tricky. I'm seriously thinking of asking the local boat club to install a bollard or a big concrete block or something we can tie on to, so if we slip we don't go too far.

[@caitlynjenner7207]

thanks

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

You're welcome!

[@timcarter9146]

With the weight of your truck it pushes down and grips the road better on the other side. You get a slick ramp and it will slid with the smooth ramp

[@georgedale6739]

The wheel chock he has you can get at Harbor Freight stores or online.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes you can! I also have an Amazon link in the description for those who might like to go that route.

[@wdkirkes62]

Impressive

[@travismarin2595]

Maybe prepacked sandbags can be poured over the algae or used as chauks.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

But then I'd have to drive the trailer over them!

[@davidsabr-colon5806]

I like to turn my front wheels towards the dock in case if my 2 wheel rear drive slips, the front of my truck will hit the dock preventing it going any further. Guess I will chock the back wheels though it might be slippery back there. I dunno.

[@user-vj5kb4gr6v]

I watched this video in hopes of seeing these in use on a boat lamp, which seemed to be the purpose of the video based on the title.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I didn't want to jam up the ramp shooting a video. But I do have a follow up video shot on a boat ramp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/injcfqatobRqirMsi=RIvBUkw_h3OMDGts

[@conkyjoe]

A bowline knot is all you need

[@mrnobody5889]

It's a nice trick. But a pedal depressor would be a much better call. When you set the e-brake or use this., only one tire is locked (two if the e-brake is down as well as long as it's not on the same tire). With a pedal depressor, you're using what you already have locking all tires. It's super easy to do and it can't be forgotten. Just leave it on the seat, install it and pull it back out when you're headed up!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I like those too - I just don’t have one yet!

[@Roger-gm9tl]

So far I've been lucky, I have a old 92 Dodge Caravan which is ft. wheel drive set up just for towing & launching my 17' boat, since it's ft. wheel drive front tires are out on dry pavement unless it's raining & being ft. wheel drive does all the work, but I still use parking brake & chocks when I feel it warrants, any ft. wheel drive truck will provide the same results !

[@BobbysATVworld]

Fuck Genius dude 💪👍💪💪👍💪 I'll definitely be doing this.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

👍👍

[@nickb8618]

Most boats that end up in the water do have the parking brake engaged. 2wd and parking brake does nothing if ur lose traction and slide into the water. 4wd w/ brake pedal depressor and chock a tire with a heavy boat is a must

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yeah my truck is only 2wd and it works hard on my steep boat ramp with my big heavy boat.

[@gerardmiglino5057]

Most of the ramp accidents happen when you step out of the truck with out putting the truck in park and not using the emergency brake. But yes it helps

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Agreed. I think that's one of the reasons to have something like this because if we add a few steps in the process maybe we won't forget all of them.

[@tintdr]

Or you could just buy a small Louisville slugger and jam it inbetween the brake and the car seat so all 4 tires are brake locked instead of the park brake were just the rear tires are locked

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes - holding the brakes is a great idea!

[@toddknox685]

Great idea. Now, learn how to do a slip knot and you'll be able to get off and into the bed or inside of the truck real easy.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I am not good at remembering all the useful knots!

[@TerminLFaze]

Four-wheel drive helps.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes but sometimes we don't know these things until we are pulling out boat up a ramp for the first time!

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

Lick your fingers before you touch the melted ends of the rope to prevent burnt fingers.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

You're right! It's funny how we forget simple things like that sometimes!

[@percivalgooglyeyes6178]

You're holding it upside down!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

It seems like the smooth side should be on the road so that there's more surface area contacting the road.

[@percivalgooglyeyes6178]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy I have the same exact wheel chock, bought at HF right? Didn't come with instructions or I probably would have read them! I just assumed the deeper tread needed to go down on the ramp to help it dig in incase there was some muck & slim or a bit of sand. Probably doesn't really make a hug difference either way, and both have pros & cons. Regardless, it is extra protection to help stop the truck from rolling into the drink - an extra step that very few do!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

yeah HF - My ramp is smooth concrete - but I totally see your point if it was sandy or mucky!

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Just make sure the wheel chock you're using is the Right one for Your application...🤔🤔🤔

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Yes! I did a follow up video recently and it is important to check to see if it will work for your truck/ramp/tire size etc.

[@dwightbernheimer331]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy Thank you for taking the time to reply 👍

[@FactsMattersUSA]

Bumpy side down

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

If you want a clean look, go to dollar tree and get a 6 foot dog tie out cable and attack to a bolt in the bed of your truck so no one will steal the chock.

[@cyrus987987]

you forgot the most important step. After you get melted plastic all over your fingers you have to promise yourself that you will not under any circumstances use your fingers to smash the melted ends down ever again, even though you know in your heart that you're going to do the exact same thing next time...

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

lol - It's just too tempting!

[@charlesc.6767]

Dont ever get out of the vehicle. You have to have front brakes on at all times

[@NoNopeAndNo]

"I don't want my truck going in the river" Have you ever asked what your truck may want?

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

#truth lol

[@ChrisMFlorida]

Good idea.. but the tread side should be on the pavement my man.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I was looking at it, and it doesn’t specify. I honestly was thinking about how you always want more rubber on the road for grip (why race cars have slicks) and figured the smoother edge should be down.

[@zyenathalous]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy if your chock is in slick/slippery area, the 'treads' will bite thru the gunk to grip the surface beneath. the slick side has nowhere for the gunk to go. same theory behind grooves in cement roads/ramps. :)

[@rainysunday6186]

I would carry a small log in the bed of my truck.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Nice - if you accidently leave the log behind, it's usually not hard to get another!

[@rainysunday6186]

I carry rubber chocks now.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have a follow up video to this one where I actually test this wheel chock, and I suggest if you get one, you should do the same. kzbin.info/www/bejne/injcfqatobRqirM If you want to jump right to a useful tip to never lose your wheel chock - 05:28

[@AnimalScienceTV]

I enjoy all of your videos

[@MrBLULUNA]

💯🙏🏼💯

[@frankschannel2642]

Over nine minutes to explain the patently obvious? Can people REALLY need to be told/shown this? Are folks THAT stupid and incapable of figuring this out on their own without a KZbin video? Can "common sense" truly be THAT uncommon??? If so, we are in serious f'ing trouble.

[@xaphan8581]

This is cool but if your trucks ebrake is gonna fail usually you find out as soon as you get out of the truck. If you put like a pole on it that would pivot on the chalk you could literally put the chalk under your tire before you even got out and you would be able to pick it up while your driving up the ramp

[@michaelquigley1411]

Dude, I'm sorry, but how can you call yourself a "boat guy" when you incinerate the end of your line (4:39) and you don't even come close to using a proper knot on the wheel chock (5:08). That is a knot that a 10 year old spelling bee champ would use. If you can't tie the simplest bowline then you have to take the word "boat" out of your channel name and use Wayne the Guy.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

From my "About" tab on my channel: "Just a few years ago, I was brand new to boating. I didn't know port from starboard let alone whether sailing was harder than operating a powerboat (it is!). I started making videos to share things I experience and learn to help other new boaters, and get feedback and input from viewers who help me as well!"

[@bms2550]

Harbor Freight…

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

Most trucks go swimming from slippery/slimey ramps and drivers not putting on handbrake or engaging park or 1st gear properly. Problem.with heavy boats too is if solo launching and applying handbrake you only have 2 wheels brakes.Why not make/buy a simple brake pedal depressing like I have many times and brake 4 wheels without anyone needing to be in vehicle. Here's a link to how I make one up.Hi guys, a neighbour had asked if I could make up a brake depressor to use on his car when launching/retrieving his behemoth after asking me what mine was for. How many of you out there(especially with large boats or launching solo)thought about having something to depress the brakes while your out of the carso that 4 brakes are on instead of the 2 rears? People have forgotten to apply handbrakes,handbrake cables can and have snapped when under load,automatic transmission park locking pawls have failed,etc,etc. Anyway this little contraption that I've always used will hopefully aid someone in not loosing their vehicle at the ramp. You can obviously use a piece of wood etc,etc to jam inbetween the pedal and seat or make one our of a caulking gun etc,I owned the caulking gun type before and think there hopeless. These are a lot quicker to setup and use. This can be used on the seat or steering wheel as the caulking types I've used and seen only fit the steering wheel. Thanks for looking. www.fishraider.com.au/topic/76875-brake-pedal-depressor/?do=findComment&comment=547361 Great video as always Wayne.

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks! A little while after I made this video I learned about pedal depressors. I usually try to bring a human pedal depressor with me, but a non-human version is one of my future projects!

[@yohanys9829]

Thats crap..the trucks don't go in the water when you load or unload the boat..it goes down when you taking trailer with boat out the water do to light car/heavy boat...no 4x4..or simply because you in a hurry and spin out, losing grip and weight pulls you out...>>>solution buy a small boat or Biggers truck with 4x4...dont spin out use torque not speed..good tires and apply a little emergency brake to keep your tires from spinning free if you do slip...

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

My truck happens to be a 2 wheel drive and I am not buying a 4x4 just to pull my boat. My ramp is steep and sometimes pretty slick. I like having a little extra security to keep my truck from sliding down or if my brake fails. A $10 chunk of rubber is much cheaper than a new truck.

[@yohanys9829]

Up to you...to ech their own..you just advertising a product...I pull a 25 ft bayliner Sierra..1986 also with a 2 wheel drive f150...in homestead fl black point marina...look it up worst marina ever...and never needed anything but my brain to know how..

[@ClassicRideSociety]

@@yohanys9829 come on you know not everyone uses their brains. And sometimes those that do have brain farts 😄