Boat Ramp Mistake that Cost him Thousands!!

Welcome back to The Big Dan Show! Back at “The Launch” at ICW on a beautiful afternoon in early March. Spring is here and people are enjoying the beautiful weather! Join us on this episode as it seems as if everyone just needs to knock the rust off…. & for some, a massive chunk of fiberglass! Enjoy!
#LaunchingBoatsGoneWrong #TheBigDanShow

[@toxicrockgardenrailroadmik5937]

Great drone footage, so close on the guy with the rope busting his butt , almost went for a swim😂

[@plumber802]

That kid backing the trailer down the boat ramp did it 100 times better than I would have. And if that parking lot would have been full, it would have been 1000 times worse. He gets a standing ovation from me.

[@TheBigDanShow]

No doubt

[@slamvibes]

People who are new to boating may be a mockery but we’ve ALL been that person at one point or another. It’s not the water that’s unsafe it’s the boat ramps. But that’s with everything in life - go at your own pace and be respectful doing it, it’ll all be good.

[@TheBigDanShow]

True that

[@CapeAnnImages]

Did you ever get the feeling some people shouldn't own boats? I only saw one child wearing a PFD! And that last boat, 400 hp on that small boat is overkill and luckily only the trailer winch stand bore the brunt of the damage saving the truck. Great video! Best Regards, Jay

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks my friend. I had to walk down to help. I knew he tore something up.

[@danl.909]

There was more than one clue to that guy’s I.Q.

[@lowellfultz1990]

Two reasons to look FWD to Spring...warmer weather & The Big Dan Show back in full swing! Nice work helping the last guy out Dan.

[@TheBigDanShow]

💪

[@deejay2294]

Trailer backing tip- place your hand in the 6 o'clock position, and move your hand the way you want the trailer to go

[@TheBigDanShow]

That’ll help

[@corydriver7634]

Also practice, practice, practice in a parking lot away from the crowd. The first time you go to the water do it on a slow day during the week and take someone experienced with you. After you get the boat off the trailer, tie it off and go back to the parking lot with your rig and practice backing the empty trailer when you can only see it in the mirrors…don’t let a busy boat ramp be your first time. This is where people fail, they buy a new boat then go to the lake with no idea what they are doing. It cost nothing but gas and your time to practice in a low stress environment but it can be a pretty expensive lesson if you don’t.

[@Mightiflier]

Excellent tip, thanks for sharing.

[@Mightiflier]

@@corydriver7634 Great idea.

[@corydriver7634]

The guy whose rope got tangled in the wheel, 🤣😂🤣. He stood there scratching his head like “I feel like I forgot something …oh the rope!” 😂🤣😂

[@TheBigDanShow]

😂😂

[@aday1637]

Boating is one thing but backing a trailer is entirely something else.

[@Ally-Oop]

The boat with the golden looked sweet, lovely color.

[@doglover8204]

We live in Grand Haven, MI. Coastguard Capital of the World. Well, it may or not be but Grand Haven celebrates the Coastguard every year for a week starting the first full weekend of August. Thanks for your service!!! Enjoy your channel!

[@TheBigDanShow]

NICE! Thank you

[@danpratt7062]

They drive like this at the ramp, you know how it goes in deep water. Good Job. USCG Vet '68-'72, SP.

[@TheBigDanShow]

SP 🇺🇸

[@JollyGreen79]

Thank you for your service!! Been subscribed for some time now. Keep them boat ramp videos coming!! You catch some good shid!

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks! Will do! And thanks for the sub

[@blackgems10]

Hey Dan, i love and enjoy your content!! Im in a locked land state so its nice to see a big boat ramp busy

[@TheBigDanShow]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@thomashardwick673]

Great video and early season is always a blast to watch. I think you and Madlin need to have a battle at the two different ramps and have the viewers vote who's video is better. 😅

[@TheBigDanShow]

Yesss

[@brianwalker1933]

I'm in the process of saving up money to buy my first boat and l'm enjoying watching your videos. What is clear to me is the fact that there is so much to learn about boating do's and don'ts, particularly on how to launch and load a trailer boat, including the need to successfully reverse a boat trailer into the water. I have 50 years of towing all sorts of trailers, so l'm okay with that aspect of knowing how to reverse a trailer, however in regards to boating experience, l have no knowledge at all. I'm watching your videos like a hawk and now l can easily pick the experienced and inexperienced boaters. I intend to pay for tuition from an experienced person before l buy a boat as l have no friends that own a boat. Have subscribed to your channel, as some of the others that do what you do, talk far too much, yours is better than so many others and your filming is very good too. Watching from Australia. 🇦🇺 Regards, Brian.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Much love Brian. Thanks for the support and good luck

[@johnthompson9625]

I've never seen this many boaters that can read the wind and drift of their boats. If you watch carefully, the guys that usually get it done first try, sat in their boats and felt the wind and current to gauge their path. Most of these folks are just a lick and a promise.

[@TheBigDanShow]

True

[@ainahanau]

We looked for you Sunday! We popped out early in the fog and idled to pirates cove with the dog. Fog lifted and ran to Robinson Island before returning about noon. No surprise that 15’ was towed in.. you should have seen the smoke from that motor when he launched. #newpope 🤙🏽

[@TheBigDanShow]

😂😂 Hate that I missed y’all! It’s that time of year, see ya soon

[@silvergreg1]

Great video Dan!

[@grizzstephens7538]

Can we get Captain Maddie a chair? Come on Dan😁

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Happy Easter! ✝️🐇💐🐣 im loving be a new subscriber!great channel!

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks for subbing!

[@officialWWM]

Love the fact his wife is filming him so he can watch it back later 😂

[@TheBigDanShow]

😂😂😂

[@terryschake9440]

Like the videos. You would not see very much of that here in Minnesota!!!! LOL

[@TheBigDanShow]

We caught a different breed of dumb down here 😂

[@user-rl1oo3it3k]

Rampage, has some great overhead shots. Joe

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks 👍

[@user-rl1oo3it3k]

Dan, thank you for your service. I retired from the Kentucky Army National Guard. Joe

[@TheBigDanShow]

🇺🇸

[@cliffmorain7215]

well I laughed at the man down, lol lol

[@thudtrades1850]

Man those Sunsations are really nice boats... ! check out the 32 / twin 500r's shooooweeee.. Robolos have come a long way in quality. Good on you Brutha for helping those folks out.! Probably saved their marriage..lol

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks man. Yeah they sure have come along way.

[@jackolson8775]

Guys, if you've got a pickup, just put the tailgate DOWN. You can see the whole trailer. That doesnt mean you shouldn't learn to use your mirrors properly, but it is an easy way to keep track of what you're doing.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Drop the Gate. Look in the Mirrors. Look at your back up cam. Put your right hand on the passenger head rest and look over your shoulder. So many ways to do it.

[@jackolson8775]

@@TheBigDanShow Ive had my own boat for about 20 years now. The 1st one I bought I went to the launch as soon as the snow melted & spent a couple hours practicing backing into a parking spot straight. Then moved to backing into the launch. I tell anyone who comes out with me "we are not going to be THOSE people, have your shit ready, do what I tell you , and pay attention." 20 years & maybe twice had a small issue on the dock. It aint hard. I had 10Xs as many people tell us " Ive never seen anyone launch/load that quickly."

[@robertj3116]

I made a mistake that cost me hundreds of thousands and now if I divorce her, it’s gonna cost me even more. I love watching videos of normal everyday people learning or just being professional Very relaxing

[@TheBigDanShow]

Haha man I feel that!

[@Aaron.Davis56]

People standing between boats and vehicles on those power loads is crazy.

[@TheOldBailey4135]

I was in the USCG too, USCGC Blackthorn, Mobile, AL. 1968

[@Oheeeoh]

I thought that dog was going in for sure.

[@patrickmurphy6296]

It's all good Big Dan

[@TheBigDanShow]

💪💪

[@Eatongee]

Dang Dan! I am looking forward to summer and great boating fails.

[@TheBigDanShow]

You’re in the right spot!

[@Eatongee]

@@TheBigDanShowSo are you!

[@JamesDavis-lq9nt]

I’m from the CHIT show your making it right thank you good

[@TheBigDanShow]

I appreciate that

[@KM.130]

That last boat-OUCH!!!!!

[@TheBigDanShow]

To much power for buddy.

[@oldsailor8593]

Ramp Dwellers!

[@stevelawson3064]

Never leave the flag wavers......guaranteed great content......lmao

[@TheBigDanShow]

Facts

[@moses4031]

Love the videos. Sometimes you sound like fire marshal Bill though. I get it. You were a puddle pirate .

[@TheBigDanShow]

😂😂😂😂😂 bruuu

[@barryholmes7122]

The trumpkins are always going to be a show. Running the boat into back of the truck is awesome. Real geniuses

[@-shadyG]

What is a trumpkin?

[@-shadyG]

Put my new pontoon in the water for the first time. Wife did a little practice the week before but struggled and said a few things today. In the end she got it done backing the loaded and unloaded trailer. and I actually got the pontoon off and back on in first attempt with no issues. Not gonna lie I was a bit worried since my previous boats was a regular hull and easy peasy. Plus watching all the boat ramp KZbin channels only show messed up pontoon captains messes with your self confidence. By the way, she insisted on doing the backing up when we go out together.

[@brianlowe753]

Karma is a bitch Trumpkin.

[@Madcatter67]

MAGA drop fjb overboard 😅😅

[@officialWWM]

They look more like Biden voters to me! Can’t even see where they’re going 😂

[@CraigS41]

I'm retired Coast Guard (Medically). I was on the Boutwell out of Seattle, then Pier 36 Seattle, then Alameda, CA. 3y, 7m, 28d, 5h, 28m

[@TheBigDanShow]

Semper Paratus

[@pugmahone]

Battle Wagon - he's got a little Captain Morgan in him

[@TheBigDanShow]

Heheee

[@doglover8204]

All those dogs WITHOUT LIFE JACKETS!!!!! A shame.

[@porthole2]

Is this near the marina where the spring boat and car shows are in Orange Beach?

[@TheBigDanShow]

Yea

[@porthole2]

@@TheBigDanShow Only been there once (March -April 2019), but the background looked familiar.

[@Ray56z]

What's up with the googan on the red with the Merc 350s and the steam out the peaholes? Yamaha with the scoop bow on salt? They can plow water in lakes. He gouged that hull good on that dock. Yeah, nearly tore the cap off the starboard bow. The 1st time the trailer was sunk. 2nd time the trailer was turned after entering the water, same as the 3rd. Than you did it Big Dan. I'm sorry, I no longer help nor give suggestions unless it's a life or death event or am asked. Even when I did offer I'd start off with "do you want some help" and get an attitude or actual anger response.

[@TairnKA]

How effective are bow thrusters on some of these medium (24 ft) to large boats (30+ ft)? ;-)

[@TheBigDanShow]

Ehhhh, not necessary unless you’ve got a 34’ + in my opinion. Unless you’re running a single engine maybe

[@keithscudder7136]

Dan, you have a new Sub here, where are we ? I'm a retired Disabled vet from the Guard. Are you anywhere near the Gulf ?

[@TheBigDanShow]

Yes. Orange Beach Al

[@jimmycline4778]

You should hang out at the ramp with a little table chair and sign saying I’ll back your trailer down for 5 dollars, you’ll make a lot going that all day, while your wife records all the other action!

[@TheBigDanShow]

I make much more recording believe it or not 🤪 I haveeee to watch them struggle a little bit. But I’m becoming so well known here. Everyone is getting educated so they “ain’t that guy” Soon I’ll have to switch ramps 🤣🤣

[@thomashardwick673]

Wow buddy did a number on that boat.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Yeah. I felt bad for him.

[@thomashardwick673]

@@TheBigDanShow agree don't never like seeing a boater mess up their rig

[@dashlamb9318]

THAT'S ONE. Don't let it happen again. Pay attention to the people we already know can't back up a trailer! You know it was only gonna get worse......😀

[@TheBigDanShow]

Lol

[@stingray6164]

i was about to ask if you had ever been a river boat captn

[@jimhohl9003]

I see these people standing in front of boats that are powering onto the trailers ...never ever stand directly in front of a boat power loading....if the boat operator misjudges on-loading...that person at the trailer tongue is gonna have a rude awakening. My wife used to do this all the time, thinking she would be ready to hook the safety chain. I had to tell her every single time... DON'T STAND in front of the boat as I power on!!!!

[@TheBigDanShow]

I agreeee

[@pim1234]

What are they all going to do on such a day boating ?

[@stevemarks9360]

I England we use the winch on the trailer, it's just easier.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Nice 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@deano572]

You should put a remote mic down on the dock so you can pick up all the audio…. Have to do a lot of cuss editing though lol

[@TheBigDanShow]

Haha ain’t no doubt. I spent an hour mic’n up the docks one day and missed several good shots while doing it. Then when I brought it to the editor it was very quiet and couldn’t even use it 😟😟😟

[@ncnluckydog4965]

There was a good amount of stuff you could have pointed out people where doing wrong so others can learn from the mistakes and get a 😂at the same time. I grade alot of them pretty good must have been still the winter warriors.

[@gregsheffield7586]

Just saw your jersey when you went down to help that couple on the ramp… Go Red Sox!!!

[@TheBigDanShow]

💪💪

[@marksmit9688]

Love that area good job Dan. ❤

[@TheBigDanShow]

Thanks mate

[@Michael-DeltaWolf]

Hey Dan I didn't mean to be rude about latest video that you posted about the music being so loud I couldn't hear talk . Then you posted about the wind being so bad I wouldn't be able to hear you . Well I have a question about your camera that you're using . Does your camera have an audio jack on it and if it does you could hook up a microphone to it and get a microphone sock to damper the wind sound .

[@TheBigDanShow]

No offense taken. I’ve got $150 Rode Shotgun Mic with a sound dampening foamy, a dead cat, and an swiffer sweeper dust thing on it. There was no defeating the wind that day. It was miserable. Maybe next time I’ll just record a voice over afterwards. So many channels do that and I try to be as natural as possible with a live commentary but I guess there is no way around it lol

[@ynottony-jr6rp]

It truly amazes me how many people can't back s trailer! Maybe you shouldn't get a boat endorsement if you can't back the trailer 🤣🤣

[@aday1637]

".....he's got to tell me which way to go.....turn it right....he says, turn it right......." Got insurance?

[@TheBigDanShow]

😂

[@beaustorey6559]

Haha that was me and the roller broke on the trailer that's what that noise was...that also was her first time backing and was not straight. But did not cause me thousands.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Good times. Adapt and overcome, that’s what it’s all about. The fact that you were so chill blue my mind. 💪💪

[@beaustorey6559]

The fiberglass damage was already there from previous owner but I did chip a peace but we are all out here to have fun and learn ain't no need for these shit talking keyboard warriors.....I do appreciate you and your wife coming down and helping my old lady straightening the truck and trailer and guiding me on that was good looking out.

[@mattdavis7558]

👍🤙

[@ScottPoyner]

If you get another camera going please get the mahogany mill ramp or Juana’s ramp!

[@dougaranda6187]

Wow. Not too bright I guess on the last rig. The guy that was yanking on the bow line when it snapped is lucky he didn’t get wet. Really liked the wooden skiff. I haven’t seen a wooden boat on the water in a long time. Where exactly is this ramp? I’d like to Google Earth it.

[@TheBigDanShow]

The Launch @ ICW orange Besch Al

[@dmorgan1307]

@1:40 at least he's got a new monster truck, thats somethin

[@stuartpeck8169]

Have you ever thought about visiting freshwater boat ramps? The closest lake to where I live is Guntersville and let me tell you. You’d be surprised the stupidity that goes on up here in north Alabama. I’ve lost count of how many people forget to trim up and drag their stern drive along the concrete

[@TheBigDanShow]

Yes, in fact, I’ve got a local boat ramp down by the river on my hit list this year. The issue is, there’s not that many parking spaces. So you might have 25 boats there and it’s a numbers game you might get one or two good shots out of 25 people, this particular ramp has over 400 spaces and nine lanes, it’s a guarantee when I go there. It’s hard for me to go to the river and waste a whole afternoon, waiting on a bunch of drunks when I can do the same thing and get five times the Content in half the time.

[@stuartpeck8169]

@@TheBigDanShow fair

[@stuartpeck8169]

@@TheBigDanShow it’d be cool if you came to Hydrofest. I’m volunteering. I’m looking forward to seeing your future boat endeavors

[@NineInchTyrone]

Where is this ?

[@TheBigDanShow]

Orange Beach Al

[@NineInchTyrone]

@@TheBigDanShow thank you

[@jeffhenson1994]

rope lol

[@EvergreenProfessionalPest]

Go slow with small adjustments most people i see are making the mistake of making large adjustments when backing trailer small adjustments go a long way. Going slow helps you have better control don't want trailer turning faster then you can adjust.

[@TheBigDanShow]

👌

[@jackwaites3891]

Just a suggestion. You might want to turn up the volume of your comments as you are hard to hear

[@jeffhenson1994]

i hear Jellyroll

[@michaelmaldonado5680]

I put my tire fender just above the water n my 7 year old is able to load our bass boat!!!

[@TheBigDanShow]

Niceeeeee

[@johnnycrash3270]

Trailer Trick 🤔 Put Your Left hand on the steering wheel @ 6:00 o'clock swing right Trailer turns right swing left Trailer turns left

[@riverakers]

Why does no one trim their motor up when loading their boat?I don’t care how deep it is at the launch.A slight trim up on the outboard will help when loading on the trailer.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Well you saw how squirrelly buddy was in there. Maybe that’s why. Key word is SLIGHT

[@ChristelVinot]

where's the boat ramp mistake that cost him thousands at?

[@TheBigDanShow]

Very end. Tore the front of the boat up. There was a fiberglass repair guy that said it was gonna be about $2,500 😳

[@tomd.43]

I have a feeling that the guy with the 200 HP Yamaha may have accidentally hit his tilt up switch and initially wasn't aware of it. I've done it on several occasions myself while moving the throttle control.

[@billeldon]

Again: why do they always want to steer full lock to full lock? Subtlety is also a thing.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Beats me lol

[@markklevene6383]

Most of all their problems are caused by backing the trailer in too far.

[@TheBigDanShow]

🙃🙃

[@michaelsekiya5291]

Temper Paratus brother. 75-79 WHEC 717

[@TheBigDanShow]

🤟🤟👌👌🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@markwilson9760]

Can't back up trailers

[@TheBigDanShow]

Dangerous place lol

[@fedtmu]

0:59 he’s going so slow bc he don’t know how to F🤬 drive #edit oh child is driving that make sence

[@williamspurgeon3803]

don't the use life jackets there

[@TheBigDanShow]

Not much

[@gigiis526]

New boaters are goobers? I think I would be cranking up the music to keep you from making money off of making fun of me!

[@TheBigDanShow]

😂🫠

[@BPRescue]

Hang on, you go at the "new boat owners" for early season, then expect to be given leniency for your new camera setup/tripod, etc? Seems you are both one in the same LOL.

[@TheBigDanShow]

🥰😂😂😂🙄

[@dwayneroberts6616]

Look if you want to own a boat and your not rich the first thing you got to do is learn how to repair fiberglass 😂. Your definitely gonna f-ck that boat up if your new trust me and your still gonna f-ck it up when you're experienced and get cocky😂. Since I bought a boat I've become a better boat service worker than a boater😂. I'm pretty sure I bought the Christine of boats. I spend more time restoring it than taking it out. I love watching it come back to life. I swear It takes a little of my life everytime I work on it though😂. Seriously though unless you have a lot of money you better be willing to get your hands dirty and learn some new skills if you want to own a boat.

[@TheBigDanShow]

Lmao. This is a Fact!

[@patriciacrosbie6029]

As in some men aren’t receptive. Wow every time I tune in to your shows the sexist comments and negativity push me away. 😢

[@TheBigDanShow]

Should I say It? They? Them? Not being sexist.

[@RossAndersonNM]

If you want to know if a person is smart or D? Watch how they back up a trailer.roflmao

[@bobconaway]

I'd forgotten how painful some of this is to watch. Not saying I haven't sat near the ramp on a folding chair occasionally...but still.

[@TheBigDanShow]

😂😂😂😂 Weellllcomeee

[@neillee3793]

"This goober is taking his sweet time, which there's nothing wrong with that" - apparently there is, make up your mind!

[@TheBigDanShow]

If it’s a kid learning. I got nothing but love. 😎

[@BPRescue]

If you get your feet wet, you are doing it wrong...

[@dashlamb9318]

I see problem. It's a Trump boater.

[@robertfalcon6083]

Women driver? Dude how OLD are you? 😂

[@TheBigDanShow]

35

[@StanleyBlack-xf3hv]

Power loading the boat should be illegal. It destroys the end of the ramp

[@TheBigDanShow]

It definitely isn’t good for the ramp

[@tommyers1106]

It's ok trump will fix it for him LMAO

[@TheBigDanShow]

Lol

[@michaeldaniels461]

Trump 2024

[@RMJ3032]

@RMJ3032 0 seconds ago Are you part of the solution or the problem? Or, just making fun of people to make money? With all of your advertised experience do you actually go over and actually help the people?

[@TheBigDanShow]

Did you not watch the end of the video when I went to assist someone?