Guys, I Can't Make This Boat Ramp Stuff Up...

[@sanitarium4]

Boat loading tip: When backing the trailer in, only put 2/3 of the bunks into the water so you can see 1/3 out of the water. Drive or pull the boat close enough (about halfway) up the trailer. Hook the winch on and crank the boat up. By doing this, the boat will center itself between the bunks and not float around. I find this the fastest and easiest way. Hope it helps.

[@the_average_hobo]

will this pull the eyelet out?

[@moreld1]

@@the_average_hobo Naw, it’ll be fine.

[@lifeisgood3589]

Well truth be told the 2 bass boats have drive on trailers. They are designed to drive onto the trailer until the bow eye makes contact with the front roller. That's the theory anyways. I have a 20 ft Bullet bass boat and my partner never gets out of the truck nor I the boat when putting it on the trailer. I run it up until I make contact with the front roller then he pulls me out while I give the boat a little gas so I don't lose contact with the front roller as he pulls me out. In their defense the wind and current looked pretty strong making drive on trailer loading more difficult for them then it should be.

[@MikeSmith-nu9wt]

Boat loading tip number 2 , your non boat owning friends cannot teach you how to drive it on ...they think they can , but don't go there ..

[@Nathy835]

​@@MikeSmith-nu9wt I'd say you're 99% right about that. I don't own a truck, a boat nor a trailer, but I did show my friend how to reverse with a trailer and how to get his boat out of the water and onto the trailer. In my defense, I did have an ATV that I used to pull a trailer to load firewood, and have been fishing since I was 2yo and helped my dad with his boat since I was like 7-8... my friend is now my fishing partner and we can get his boat out of the water and have the ramp free for others in less than 5 mins

[@jackparsons7477]

He's a beginner, give him a brake. You had to learn also, maybe he had nobody to teach him. Why did you go help him by teaching him boat ramp etiquette instead of trying make fun of him.

[@foundtacklefishing]

Before cell phones on KZbin growing up in Miami in the 80s that's exactly what would have happened. That's all we all learned back then. There was no internet to go watch videos on how to do it, yeah you had to take a boater's safety course but you were pretty much on your own for figuring out trailering and launching and loading. You will go to the best you could and then the older guys at the ramps would come over and give you hints and within four to six months you did it like a pro. It made everyone better at what they did.

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Just remember you said that when he crashes into you That’s no excuse

[@Sshooter444]

SOME common sense is required. Also ALL the information is on your smart-phone

[@sirchristopher7684]

People would rather sit their with their cameras rather than lend someone a hand. Pathetic behavior.

[@Chris-zu8ve]

​@@sirchristopher7684I believe it has something to do with the person taking the video prolly Don't actually know how neither...

[@FILETMANN]

I'm a 3rd generation commercial fisherman. I've spent many years on in Kentucky on Lake Barkley and Ky lakes. Man I've seen and met some interesting humans that did NOT belong on the water. Love your channel

[@paigeattheboatramp]

Thank you for watching! We appreciate it! 😊

[@billfreeman7300]

Unbelievable.

[@rodleyeriffe9149]

Bet they thought the same about you on your first outing. 😂

[@FILETMANN]

@@rodleyeriffe9149 nope, your mom's head was in my lap but I still got her done.

[@FILETMANN]

@@rodleyeriffe9149 nope had your mom helping me . She can't drive very well but she is a "MASTER BAITER".

[@rcair123]

I always help people out at the ramp if they are having a hard time. 30 yrs as a power sports mechanic has taught me that no one is perfect. Inexperience and pressure from other boaters is a recipe for anxiety. I have done my share of stupid both in and out of the water. Be kind.

[@finmanpoozie4756]

Same here... I prefer to earn karma points. Too many times I get a "we have this" & then I'll kick back & observe.

[@drhambone1598]

We all start out as beginners, maybe put the phone down and give the folks some pointers.

[@MakingBankwthMela]

your smart enough to spend the money you should know what your getting into...

[@DT_1718]

haha take a boating class..or save the money, go sit at the boat ramp watch others do it for a while. if your so stupid you don't know your boat has a reverse,,,,,,, you definitely do not need to be driving one. you are a danger to yourself and anyone else in the water.

[@daveulrich4623]

Nah. This is WAY better!!

[@jfespinoza02]

​@@MakingBankwthMela Dude didn't own a yacht. Acting like he dropped a ton of money on that used tiny fishing boat and that single cab 2WD truck.

[@gregdavis531]

i was about to say the same exact thing...we all look like an idiot when it comes to something or other....if some jackass was sitting there with a camera filming me have a hard time in public i wouldnt be too pleased

[@Nebraskatrapper-wg5ci]

This is exactly why I refuse to buy a used boat. 🤦‍♂️

[@paigeattheboatramp]

Same!! I say that alllll the time!

[@ericpigg2689]

That's funny, I refuse to buy new ones. But I also know how to fix them.

[@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote]

You do realize that you can see the bottom of the haul when boat is on trailer right? You can literally do a visial inspection of a boat inside and out in 5 minutes to tell how it was treated.

[@SnowPiercer1975]

Man....boat dealers see you coming a mile away 😂

[@romper4444]

Make what up? He got it, was carefull, obviously a beginner, did damn good in my opinion. Nobody does it quickly and perfectly in the beginning

[@jobsearch5871]

he didnt have the boat strapped to the trailer as they pulled forward. Hes a disaster in the making

[@jimw7916]

I did cos I was given a brain

[@donofchron4204]

The guy making this video obviously gets EVERYTHING perfect his first try. And he knows how EVERYTHING in this universe works..

[@garytanck]

Not true! I did it perfectly and quickly my first time.... But I watched and helped my Dad a hundred times or more as a younger me. Also, anyone can learn quickly and easy by watching others do it, a few times. It's not that hard. These people had my jaw dropped 98% of this video 😮

[@garytanck]

Make what up you ask? The insanity or s t u p I dity, that can't be made up

[@imricor2250]

Several things here that can help people understand the unloading/loading process from an old guy that's been doing it for going on 70 years. I've watched numerous of these YT boat ramp fails and a lot of them are based on some common sense principles of which nobody seems to mention. I'm going to overlook the lack of experience and stick with basic techniques. First, power loading really means POWER loading, not just having the boat under power. This is when the boat is excessively powered on to a poorly designed or deployed trailer. Most boat/trailer combos are generic in that they are designed to unload/load under a very limited or ideal scenario as to trailer submergence and ramp slope. Also, they are designed for 2 people, one in the vehicle and the other in the boat. Extreme power loading of what is typically seen today is dangerous and can also cause excessive ramp erosion. Hell, I've seen newbies POWER load their brand new bass boat into the back of their truck and thru the back window....even after I suggested tips and help. There are 2 main things that you can do to a trailer to make it more loading friendly. The first is to add an extra roller or two, especially up closer to the winch as any slope deviation can cause the boat to bottom out forcing more POWER.. The second is to add extended side guides by adding height to existing ones which can be as simple as a piece of heavy PVC pipe or using bolt on side boards. On all 3 of my boats I can basically get it aligned on point and idle on the trailer, regardless of ramp slope or condition. The one other thing I added that helps tremendously is a trailer step setup with a guide pole so I can enter and exit the boat without climbing on the trailer or getting wet. I constantly have people of all ages at boat ramps complementing my launch/exit process and once I show them a few pointers and how to setup the trailer they usually are very thankful. Of course, when you add booze and plain old pig headed stupidity, nothing is really going to remedy that.

[@terryswails1191]

Thanks for helping those who will accept it, I'm almost 73 and have been fishing since I was able to hold a pole, my Dad was an avid fisherman and was always thinking ahead, we were all ready when we hit the boat ramp, we backed in unloaded quickly and got out of the way, same with loading, load up get out of the way, sometimes you can give pointers and help people, sometimes they get offended and turn ugly , being inconsiderate and entitled are a recipe for fights and disastrous outcomes, some people think because they have an expensive boat and vehicle they are entitled to hog the ramp .

[@tomf9292]

Great advice. What is a trailer step?

[@imricor2250]

@@tomf9292 Steps that bolt on to the tongue of your trailer and allow you to get in or out of the boat very easily. A must for us old guys to say the least. I only spent a couple hundred on Amazon for mine and they have held up well for the last 4 years.

[@derkvaider6756]

I was blessed to have a dad that showed me how to load a boat and back a trailer. Miss you dad 😢

[@terryswails1191]

Me too, Dad's like that are a great blessing, I miss my fishing buddy too, he was the best , and could catch fish like crazy, I beat him a few times but he was the fish whisperer, lol .

[@Candie-ub2yv]

Love that!

[@riptorrex]

Within 5 seconds I knew they needed some guidance. A good way to talk him nicely mightve been. "Hey, how are yall doing? Did yall catch anything? After he responds politely say, hey the piers on the side of the launch are really good places to put your boat. It would probably be easier for your wife to get out right there too. Concrete will be rough on that fiberglass wherebits rubbing..The Cletes on the piers are to tie your boat too. If you do that you can keep your motor running if you want and then back your trailer down and put your boat on it. Yall have a real nice boat. You need some help getting it on the trailer or anything.

[@statelypenguin]

This would make sense if youtube didn't exist. There's a difference between being inexperienced and being unprepared. Not really any excuse to be bumbling around like that when a quick search will give you hours of video to watch for some basic loading/unloading tips.

[@tomlarcher1]

After 5 seconds I could tell he was a middle school drop out and I didn't want to talk to him. "Catch anything"???? These people couldn't catch a cold!!!!

[@douglasschmidt6873]

That was extremely nice of the man to help out we all need it from time to time

[@TheRealKlinky]

100% bud, we all need a bit of help sometimes when we're out of our depth. Respect from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@wjgrind]

I sure wouldn't get into the water with that operator!

[@ronbennettoutdoorswildlife1514]

@@TheRealKlinky kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTSY6SNjK6Iqac Simple man fishing.

[@msill5684]

Getting into the water like that next to a boat that's being launched or retrieved is a bozo no-no.

[@douglasschmidt6873]

@@msill5684 agreed

[@mynameismud4362]

I couldn't imagine watching someone struggle and not offering to help but instead record them bcz making content was more important.

[@JB-pu8tx]

My thoughts exactly, walk over ask if he would like some help.

[@patrickdix5865]

Yep. I agree (and I don't know anything about boats). The dude was trying.

[@MikeInExile]

Ultimately the people gathered here to _watch_ it are responsible though. Yes I see the irony. ;-)

[@spartanx169x]

@@JB-pu8tx I would bet $1000 that they would reject your help and even act insulted over it.

[@crazycamerons6043]

That's not struggling... that's stupidity, and they're a danger to all being out in a boat

[@douglasspickler4925]

As my mother would say, "If you have nothing good to say, then say nothing."

[@huahin6149]

Nothing

[@jimw7916]

as Jesus said ...dont standby speak up when WRONG is going on!

[@518hs]

​@@jimw7916 Jesus didn't exactly say that. Context is everything.

[@jimw7916]

@@518hs HE said that!

[@ronbennettoutdoorswildlife1514]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTSY6SNjK6Iqac Simple man fishing.

[@frankflanigan6192]

The best comedy show is a lawn chair and a cooler of beer and sit at a boat launch.

[@petiecoe5294]

Truth

[@johnclemans7802]

Especially on July 4th weekend or any long weekends.

[@shamrock241r8]

Boat Ramp Follies😊😊😊

[@derail6996]

Or scallop season on the gulf coast of Florida!!!

[@bradgibson4459]

Yep! That was the beginning of my career as a marriage counselor!! I would like to think, All of those I saved, at least for a weekend, are still together today!!!!!

[@marcianmoon6143]

imaging if that guy is a doctor and you end up in hospital and instead of treating you , he pulls his phone out , starts recording you and laughing . not everyone born with all the skills on day 1

[@saabtech3510]

Gotta say, I've never seen someone get tired of watching and jump in the water to help. Lord have mercy.

[@markrouse2416]

Especially the lump filming this.

[@ronbennettoutdoorswildlife1514]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTSY6SNjK6Iqac Simple man fishing.

[@davidgosnell5901]

Putting his life in danger

[@RobWilliams-h9d]

I grew up on the Tennessee River, my oldest sister got married I was her husband's side kick. By 12 I could either back the boat trailer in while my brother-in-law backed the boat into the river, or vice versa. So I ended up with a fisherman and hunting husband, and we have seen this so many times but we are helper's as well. But I personally think everyone needs to realize you weren't an expert either. Be kind and patient.

[@Ytsucs]

Contrary to popular belief that's actually good for the bottom. running it up on the ramp gives you more grip in those fast turns.

[@paigeattheboatramp]

🤣

[@lbeliel4128]

Have you ever thought about creating the Paige and Kevin School of Boat Launching, Recovery, and Dock Etiquette? You’d be rich!

[@paigeattheboatramp]

🤣

[@brianparker6811]

I have put boats in two or three times without plugs,gotten out of the channel a couple of times at least.we all have to learn. I respect him for learning something new.

[@Curt-ge9gc]

I can see him telling the Boat Dealer, "Shut up, I don't need not instructions from you I know what to Do." And on Monday brings boat back complaining of Underside Damage.

[@lakelifeandbeyond]

Hearing the lower unit on that Javelin hit the concrete hurt my soul. The brain wasnt braining lol

[@paigeattheboatramp]

Lol!

[@MizterHutch]

Talking about CLICK BAIT…. That’s 12:09 I won’t get back. I kept waiting for something crazy to happen, nope just inexperienced boaters trying to trailer their boats! But I was on the edge of my seat! 😂😂😂

[@paigeattheboatramp]

Thanks for watching!

[@markbrown1349]

And just just think ...they drive automobiles too😅😂....the same way

[@paigeattheboatramp]

😳

[@bobholstine8560]

Never be on the ramp for more than 3 minutes..either loading or unloading 😂

[@kurtgreen1040]

Launched on the Detroit river Monday those people would have never made it I was the third boat at the dock because it took so long to park after launch we just kept backing out so we wouldn’t hold up the line a lot of boats went in really fast I was quite surprised with only one dock

[@jamesfranks545]

No reason to at all. Back trailer in and put the boat on under power and pull it out up into the lot outa the way. Its not hard.

[@kurtgreen1040]

@@jamesfranks545 a lot of places have no power loading signs and all state owned docks in Michigan are no power loading so that doesn’t work every where

[@groverstreet7128]

Easier said then done. I fish by myself most of the time and i have to launch and load it by myself. Takes longer than 3 minutes either way.

[@bobholstine8560]

You guys need to teach your wife how to drive a boat.

[@user-sw9jo7fe3d]

You wouldn't appreciate someone filming you screwing up something before you learned the correct way of doing it. Boat ramp Kamera Karens are the worst.

[@neil6170]

Well, I definitely did stuff like this when I first got a boat. The rollers on your trailer don’t do you much good if you are floating above them. Even if you get the front fully winched up you’re probably going to be on crooked because of wind and current etcetera. Dip the padded side rails into the water about a quarter of the way then drive in and let the trailer line you up. If you trim the motor up just enough to keep pumping and it cool you can power your way right up to the front roller. Or crank it up with the winch. Even in a super shallow ramp I could usually tie up and pull my trailer down, power on to the trailer and reach over to hook the front crank or safety chain then step from the bow on to the trailer frame and into my truck bed and shimmy into my driver seat without ever getting my ankles wet when I had my boat for 8-10 years. That being said, I was a maritime mongoloid when I first got it and made all these mistakes including the “missing boat plug sinking boat trick” before I learned all the things. Everything in life is surprisingly complicated, people don’t instantly know everything or we’d all be working at the same company.

[@dssals17]

Bottom of his boat looks like the surface of the ramp. I’m sure.

[@paigeattheboatramp]

Lol!

[@MakingBankwthMela]

Probably like an old brillo pad.

[@pauljono8164]

About as much fun as watching my granny knit.

[@johnnyrambles]

This should be a sign on all ramps "If you're having troubles getting your boat on the trailer, it's probably backed too far into the water!".

[@waltergurly4040]

Have never figured out why people put the whole trailer in the water

[@Steve-v8y]

Get boards wet boat will pull on alot better

[@fredv7487]

To lazy to crank it on. That would mean they would have to do manual labor. What the hell it's a drive on trailer. Their boats probably look like crap too.

[@life_of_riley88]

​@@fredv7487Many boats cannot be loaded unless the trailer is submerged. My Gambler bass boat would wear your arm out trying to crank it up the bunks, but it drives right on really nicely.

[@analogkid4557]

And the car...

[@frank1908]

@@fredv7487 You aren't going to crank a 20ft fiberglass bass boat onto the trailer. It it a good idea to wet the bunks and pull back up enough that the wheel are about 75% submerged, but you have to drive those on the trailer to the roller. You aren't going to budge those boats once that are on the bunks. Smaller fiberglass boats, you probably can. Aluminum you absolutely can.

[@paulroxby8169]

😂 many talented captains. I mean, is that captain crunch driving that boat

[@scottbrown4819]

They need to sell their boats. They don’t need to be on the water.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Agree 100% take up golf or something

[@jeffwilliams7667]

He's standing there holding the rope with a blank stare on his face....smh

[@thomassmith9260]

No. This is how to get the insurance money. We need people like this. So I can buy a real big ass boat.

[@Brett235]

Maybe someone needs to show them how to properly unload and load their boat? Maybe he doesn't know?

[@Unit_With_Legs]

Nope. You either go in a complete expert or sell your boat 🙄

[@MarkBush-en5cz]

2:00 first time I've seen a whale riding IN a boat.

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

I mean she couldn’t reach out and grab onto the dock😂. Just plow it into the concrete honey 😂

[@MLZ1957]

Gee, how much easier would that have been if that big lady had gotten off the boat.....😂

[@markgreen4091]

Probably 250 pounds easier

[@FYMM69]

She wasn’t just handsome but also not very handy

[@peterrhodes5663]

Ballast. Just dump it before loading onto trailer.

[@hi-dezrc9826]

That plumper mama looks like she ain’t moving from the boat till’ the boats on the trailer back in the driveway.

[@Rockin_Roll]

Gee Ladies...those McDonald's drive thru's sure are a modern convenience.... ain't they.....? #Sheeeeeeet

[@jamesgibbons6292]

I think we have a weight distribution problem trying to tie off the boat.

[@bobbygzzz7116]

I see almost everyone is fat

[@Rockin_Roll]

...if ya listen close, you can just hear the elephant march music...from a Tuba

[@TheDirtRoadKing]

I can remember my first time out in my boat by myself!!😂

[@deerhunter5305]

This is why i won't go near a boat ramp on the weekend

[@spyder2383]

Not even Friday!

[@southernfriedheathen994]

Growing up, my family owned a marina on a lake in Kentucky. This was 30 years ago before we had video access at our fingertips, but if we had, I'd have ENDLESS footage of some of the most ridiculously impressive happenings at our boat ramp. I have some great stories though.

[@paigeattheboatramp]

I bet you do have awesome stories!! It's the best entertainment!!

[@jeffpotter7656]

People will sit there and watch. Instead offering a hand.

[@brandyejordan8878]

You got that right! Talk about adding insult to injury when your lady won't even lift a finger to help you out. She should be ashamed.

[@alweedo8377]

Our family lived beside a public boat launch for years. After a short time, you realize many people should just stay home.

[@inannashu689]

I watched a guy who had a gigantic boat (fancy about 200,000) boat trying to put it in the water.We asked him several times if he needed help and he acted like he resented us asking . So we watched for over an hour as he tried to get this boat in,he finally did it, got the boat in the water when it floated off his trailer as his truck sank into the water as well. He did an excellent job of getting the truck and the boat into the water,best I've ever seen.

[@hpblack1953]

We used to ski off boat ramps. Sitting on the edge with a slalom ski. In-gear. Thumbs up. Go. Thumbs up. Used to ski back to the ramp as well. Honestly, I thought that's why the ramps were built.

[@feloniouscraphammer]

"Bless their hearts"

[@paigeattheboatramp]

Lol!

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Personally, instead of making clickbait videos for KZbin, I'd have helped the poor guy out, but hey, that's just me!

[@paigeattheboatramp]

Sorry, I'm not dressed to get in the water. Also if she is not getting out to help, why do people expect me to get in? I'll let the men at the ramp do that.

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

I'm going to bet you're a Biden voter! KJP couldn't have answered with a better weasel answer than that one! LMAO!

[@beavisbrowne3497]

I would have lost it waiting on that mess

[@barkvarkie_fpv8623]

Why do people not just install simple guide poles on the rear end of the trailer and then only drive the trailer about 2/3'ds into the water? Hell, even in severe cross-winds that is a fail-safe solution. I landed our boats solo in gail-force winds like that at the age of 15 no issues.

[@edwardjauregui1771]

Yeah I agree, what is dumber? The guy learning to moor and load his craft or the guy on the phone with nothing better to do?

[@paigeattheboatramp]

I'm not a guy, but it's okay. 🙃

[@ben02f12]

@@paigeattheboatrampregardless, you’re just a leach

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

The idget fuckingnwothbthe boat

[@paigeattheboatramp]

*leech (I don't like to correct spelling, but if you're going to try and insult me at least spell it right)

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

@@paigeattheboatramp yeah !!!! get em !!!

[@BlackWarriorLures]

I'm glad I had a dad to teach me how back a boat trailer, load and unload. Not everyone is as fortunate. A simple class, practice after watching a few KZbin videos, or get an experienced friend to help you out will go a long way to improvment.

[@timlong1462]

I wish more people cared to learn to do something. There's so many videos to teach ramp etiquette and how to's. I had nobody teach me, I just have a semblance of self awareness that I will be the person everyone is waiting on. I'd be too self conscious to be these people.

[@arrowheadhead9558]

He’d have more freeboard if he’d remove the anchor. 🤷‍♂️

[@mobius8002]

Well the maker of this video got told good n proper lol .trying to get laughs at others expense backfired lol nice one .

[@LuckyWerewolf-yk6wo]

That poor bass boat

[@leifhietala8074]

Steady cross breeze always complicates this process, helping out would've been better than filming. "Hey, throw me a stern line and I'll hold the tail still for you." Thirty seconds and he would've been done. Instead we have this 12-minute paean to your indifference.

[@JWoodcock]

I did better docking my grandpa's boat at 8yrs old, with him yelling at me the whole time 😂

[@moreld1]

Exactly how my dad taught me when I was a kid 😂

[@catchulater7483]

Most intelligent thing in the whole video was the appearance of Mr. Finger. Is certainly wasn’t Captain Can’t Drive.

[@godfreydaniel2308]

Although the Javelin isn't new, I wonder if it and boating in general are new to the "operator". That whole escapade was painful, and teeth grinding, to watch, and the Ranger driver in the second half wasn't much better. Some days the hits just keep coming.

[@codyrivenburgh6007]

It’s sad to see a javelin in such a escapade….. ya don’t see many javelins these days

[@ronsaunders4491]

Prayers

[@1001Hobbies]

How did I ever do this BY MYSELF so many times.......if it is that difficult??? LOL!!

[@paigeattheboatramp]

😂

[@RTILEBEINSR]

The boat ramp is a comical site. Every year. People go out and buy a boat no nothing about it. It could get you killed. I seen a man and his family in a million dollar boat here in Florida anchor in a inlet, water rushing in from the gulf, throw his kid in the water. The boy was rushing with the tide. His dad jumped in caught up with him could not get back. Told his wife to throw him a line. She throws the entire rope in the water. I went over got them on my boat, brought them to their boat. Told them never swim in a inlet.

[@paigeattheboatramp]

I'm amazed at all the kids without PFDs on in Florida. I don't care if it's required or not, my kids will always wear them.

[@moreld1]

Throws the entire line in! 😂😂😂

[@RTILEBEINSR]

@@moreld1 oh yea, it was comical but they weren't laughing

[@moreld1]

@@RTILEBEINSR Oh, scary for the family, no doubt. Glad you were able to help them. I'm still chuckling though... "Throw me a line... WAIT... Tie it off first- Ah dang!

[@greggbates7562]

I grew up on the water in Florida and worked at marinas and it’s amazing to me how so many landlubbers struggle by over correcting, whiskey throttling and otherwise just not handling their boat.

[@marcplucinski8846]

Just because you can afford a boat doesn't mean you should buy one!

[@me-yy9zz]

Yup most fun to watch boat ramps. Been a boater all my life. I quit boating 10 years ago, couldn't take other boaters at the ramp.

[@paigeattheboatramp]

It's the best entertainment!

[@Nathy835]

​@@paigeattheboatramp facts, unless you're the unfortunate one waiting for them to get your boat out of the water, it's getting dark and they've been trying to reverse their trailer on the ramp 5 times already and it's still not straight 😩

[@mrwilson7617]

Big Mama just sits there like a cooler full of beer.

[@JMAAD]

big moma weighted the boat down.....lol

[@brandyejordan8878]

I'm glad somebody else saw that besides me! Poor guy! Did you notice how at one point she rocks herself forward and back hoping to give some momentum so she doesn't have to get off her lazy a** and lend a hand! The audacity of some people.

[@joeblowjohnny2297]

Don't see anything out of the ordinary just people taking their time and cautious is all ! You need to start making this shid up boss ! To make this interesting ! 🤔 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paigeattheboatramp]

You think that's normal?? 😂

[@kc72186]

Well that was painful 😮

[@stevenwilson8718]

I don't see anything wrong with that. Probably a no powerloading ramp. And obviously if you're trailer needs to be a couple feet deeper down the ramp, you should always back up another 15 feet and completely drown the entire trailer just to be sure. A good tip is that sometimes you should back up the entire vehicle into the water till it floats and cools down the engine so it won't overheat when towing the boat... and never forget to record it so we can all watch and learn more... You're welcome new boaters!

[@paigeattheboatramp]

We can power load here. 🙂

[@wayneginn3579]

Steven Wilson 8718 I want to see u back your vehicle in until it floats 🤔about the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard freaking idiots 😂😂😂

[@Skeeter-o8j]

Watched a guy a few years ago taking your advice. Took the truck in halfway up to the windows.

[@avalanchefishing5725]

And they drive a car wow

[@doc2517]

2:26 If he would get rid of "The Anchor" could maneuver better

[@ultralightfishingguy]

She just wants a cheeseburger and fries

[@rickymeadows5176]

You know there was a time before cell vids & social media, instead of videoing to repost making lite of people, we dropped what we were doing & offered a helping hand when we saw someone having trouble. Sad, them days are passing by.😥

[@wayneroberts4144]

That's a BIGGGGGGGGG WOMAN in that boat!!

[@hytekrednekbama4400]

someone please teach this dude how to launch and load a boat. Probably need to teach him how to tow the boat/trailer too. And teach him how to safely operate the boat, and maintain the engine. He should just stick to watching fishing on tv!

[@donofchron4204]

I'm sure you standing there filming him on his first trip is really helping him🤨... Put the camera down and help the people. Give them some pointers if you know how to do EVERYTHING.

[@horacesawyer2487]

Must be the same naval midshipmen who travel around to every ramp I find.

[@jasonmerkel1295]

Before cell phones, there would have been a group of people standing at the top of the ramp yelling at him for being too stupid to own a boat!

[@dgsevier]

Actually, around here there would have been a bunch of people helping him get loaded up so the next boat didn't have to wait so long. Different vibes here I guess. I've been both guys (the inept boater and the expert helper), so I get it

[@DerekStormer]

This is Easy to understand. First off its a boat and not a car.. I cringe on people who just pull the boat up on concrete. My god i would die if someone pulled my wake boat up on concrete. Next guy.. Bunks are to far in the water. Back up get em wet then pull out about a half a foot to a foot .. Drive and your out and not taking up other boaters time. If you can't seem to grasp that concept you may need some guide rails as well.. I'll always offer a hand to people if i need too.

[@Cogzed]

This is like red-neck dock! 🤣

[@paigeattheboatramp]

😂

[@ErnieMathews]

Watching this makes me feel like a friggin genius. And I'm not.

[@ericabplanalp1084]

Windy day, crowded lake, and doing it alone with no experience, before cell phones he would have gotten some help a lot sooner

[@stevecluxton6780]

I know us fisherman get up early, but he must have left his brain at home.

[@Steve-ck3yf]

You'd think the second guy would have seen the flag. The first guy it's a mercury, seemed like it was running but they kept trying to start it which usually takes awhile. Don't know what the intent was all that & almost sank the truck?

[@pmadams65]

This footage is sleepy compared to what regularly occurs at boat ramps in The Keys! Papa Joe’s restaurant was the best for viewing boat ramp madness, with tables on the porch overlooking the ramp (and excellent seafood besides). The “Cuban boat launch” method is a perennial favorite often seen. No shortage of entertainment value.. always a good show!

[@paigeattheboatramp]

We love the Keys! We took our little jon boat out to Alligator Reef. 😅It was gorgeous!

[@billhayden3637]

There is no excuse for showing up with a boat and not have a clue as to how you get it loaded. Good lord, all you really have to do is sit there and observe how it's done. Before you take your boat to the lake, spend a few hours at the boat ramp OBSERVING.

[@paigeattheboatramp]

Or at the very least pick a less busy ramp!

[@brianhanel6897]

Let's just face it boats just aren't for everyone

[@garyanddoris6022]

Lmao 😂😂😂😂 You know you can't fix stupid but you can fix what stupid done 😂😂😂😂😂 Saw that on a shirt 😂😂😂😂

[@WhatTheF0K]

Glad I grew up on boats and places where the current was crazy. Just get that trailer deep enough and drive right up on it.

[@brandonmullery7077]

just remember to always be cautious buying a used boat

[@paigeattheboatramp]

I say that alllll the time! 😂

[@mrgungho]

the top of the trailer wheel well should be about 2-3" above water in most scenarios. Tie the boat off at least 30' from where the ramp meets the water. Drive the boat on the trailer with the motor trimmed up but no prop sticking out of the water. The trailer at the proper depth is a HUGE factor that can make life so much easier.

[@AyeCarumba221]

It’s demoralizing to see how many Americans have trouble with basic spelling and grammar in their native language.

[@cecilandrews7479]

This is why I hate public boat ramps. We see a lot of inexperienced boaters having some trouble. And then you have the complete ignorant and has no business with a boat whatsoever.

[@PeterBall-y9s]

400lb. Ballast doesn't help 😂

[@tonyhudson8698]

The boat that won't start, the Guy doesn't even trust his tie off to the Dock, throws the rope end back to her.. Now my quess is no fuel in the fuel tank????, or the screw on the fuel cap not opened, or fuel not primed to the motor, useing the blub on fuel line.. For beginners these are things to note.. Another point if the fuel line is not pushed firmly onto fuel inlet of motor again no fuel to motor.. Most often motor won't start are fuel related, second reason is spark trouble.. That seems to be a lake, very calm water, but great to see he's wear a life jacket.. Cheers from NEW ZEALAND..

[@darrallipke8070]

Sometimes they just don’t want to start

[@juliebelk4632]

Go to Copperhead ramp and practice showing her how to get out of the boat and do something.

[@Cpt-Pugwash14]

Guy is out trying his best and learning from his mistakes he makes along the way. we were all there at one point with something or other.

[@kenbrown5449]

Folks at launches are always willing to help from what I've seen. Especially when it is a solo person.

[@sheepishmclemmingston5550]

The thing is, no matter how nice folks are, there will come a point in time when either no one is around to help, or no one is willing. If you cant dock your boat, jump out, bring your rig and trailer down and position it, jump out that and back into the boat, trailer your boat and secure it for pulling and jump back in your rig and back up the the ramp for final securing for the road and doing all that running solo, you really don't belong on the water. Its really not that technical or hard physically and any boater who is truly competent should be able to accomplish this with little effort. This will also provide that the competency level ON the water is likely the same, leading to a safer experience to everyone out there

[@kenbrown5449]

@@sheepishmclemmingston5550 Captain Obvious, Mr. Know it All and Water Safety Guru all in one person. Of course, you did have the benefit of being born launching a boat and assured of full mobility throughout your lifetime. Some folks are not as lucky as you, so if you see that someone at the ramp could use a hand, just help out.

[@Nick-hv5tt]

I hate people who just sit on the dock or have kids swimming around my boat when it's running.

[@paigeattheboatramp]

We do too!

[@richreid7098]

I've seen many beginners but this guy is still amazing. Sure did make it hard.

[@KenNickelson]

What did he do backing up the trailer into the water??😂😂😂😂😂

[@edgarvasquez6124]

Love reading comments that say we should help instead of laugh. Ill stick with laughter because if you are a grown ass adult you should have the ability to go and seek the knowledge that you need in order to do the things you want to in life. I ask for no help because i actually sit my ass down and learn what i need to before going out and trying something ive never done before.