How To Launch A Boat

Boats don't have wheels and your truck can't drive on water. Fortunately, however, trucks are perfect for bringing your water toys to the lake. In the latest installment of our How to Truck series, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to launch a boat.
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[@hotfarts6731]

Wow. For a second there, I thought you were going to launch your truck too.

[@ajnucch]

Hot Farts yeah right, I never heard of 4 wheels all in the water, especially a dirt ramp 😧😮😧

[@Nate......]

This video should be called how to launch your truck

[@katherinestiletto]

That was about to be a full send LOL

[@jaydogg90]

Way too far lol

[@mattmayo3539]

I yelled “oh Jesus Christ!”

[@Logicsupremacy]

I saw a big pickup truck trailing a nice looking boat when I first came to America. That have become the definition of American Dream for me ever since and I have achieved it after 10 years of hard work.

[@jameshanlon7081]

King Jack good for you. Keep up the hard work.

[@nickli6615]

nice man, btw what job you do?

[@user-qq7ht4jg2i]

Goood for you

[@CalebCissna]

Have they never heard of boat launch etiquette? Prepare your boat in the parking lot (straps gear drain plug.) then launch it.

[@FoodyTunes]

Jesus Christ you guys ran that truck deep in the water

[@jdmozee12]

Autos Fan I'm gonna assume that area of water is very shallow since they don't give details.

[@xtune5731]

@@jdmozee12 yup, i launch at two ramps, one very steep and shallow my f250 the bed is is half way in the water. Second ramp is my favorite to use when parking is free. Once the trailer goes past the ramp it bumps down and the boat/skis start floating with ease, the truck only had the wheels in water. Just be confident in yourself and 4lo helps too when your in the drink!

[@Nate......]

@@jdmozee12 it doesn't matter when you have 4 wheels in the water you could easily lose traction especially on dirt!

[@thedailyvariety4407]

I thought we were about to witness an epic boat launch fail when I saw the truck was in door deep water. Yikes

[@scottstotler5616]

Never undo the front winch completely until your boats in the water. Nothing like having your boats slide off the trailer on a steep ramp.

[@rotfan77]

This is one of the best guides I’ve seen, I was trying to tell my wife about the cut and following it didn’t make much sense when I said it, but when she saw your diagrams I think it helped. Thanks so much

[@delboy2596]

And run the boat engine before it leaves the trailer. Otherwise you could have a very expensive rowing boat.

[@stankyd937]

props on the set of nads it took to go that deep with the water lol.. when it only takes some inches of water to start to move a car in a flood... who knows how much more it takes to lift the back of a truck in calm water.. haha GittYaSome!!

[@blakeburckhard]

Never take the front wrench off.

[@FreedomTalkMedia]

Yeah, what if the boat slips off the trailer before it hits the water because of the angle of the ramp. Ouch, that would be. This would almost surly happen if the trailer has rollers on a steep ramp. As soon as it started going downhill the boat would just go rolling right off and smash the stern into the concrete.

[@erichoffman8521]

Yep. I've seen it happen on a steep ramp and/or with bunk rollers - slips right off.

[@CarnutMM]

Great tips. Especially of the disconnecting the trailer wires prior to submerging and tapping the breaks. I can’t believe how shallow that boat ramp was. Great video series.

[@olebiker]

Modern trailer lights do not need to be disconnected.

[@tundrabasser]

Truck bed is washed now. Need a snorkel to launch there:-) don’t undo the bow strap without someone in the boat and at a busy ramp do all the prep work except the bow strap off the ramp and out of the way:-)

[@timmoore6656]

Toyota 260 Sundancer. I love those!

[@hydrobazooka]

I have a tundra so this guide was extremely helpful

[@benjaminowen6181]

Also, if your truck has 4 wheel drive it'd be a good idea to engage that right before the trailer enters the water. That way you'll be less likely to slip tires on the ramp going down or up.

[@DaveSmith-zf6xl]

You will be extremely scorned at our ramp....you better have your boat completely prepped prior to reaching the that ramp! Uncovered, untied and loaded before you even get in line! Proper etiquette for sure!

[@ryan7490]

I feel like this is the first time you’ve ever unloaded a boat...

[@ashwalford34]

Seriously...did you just "use your reverse..back up camera", come on mate! And why is the Tundra in the drink too?

[@CarnutMM]

Ashley Walford he said he was using a spotter mate

[@ellstackeradventures]

Thanks

[@ktxiong5192]

dad has a Chevy high country it can tow 18,000 pounds is that good enough?? It’s heavy duty

[@ShuswapLivin]

Do a video on how to launch and load a boat Solo.

[@scottydntno]

any pointers for people WITHOUT 4WD? I have a 2002 Dakota 3.9 5spd manual 2WD.

[@cjharrin]

Should be titled “how to sink your truck”.

[@AlThePal78]

yall had your whole truck in the water lmao

[@ryde4ever3]

Awesome video, just like to add one thing. For etiquette purposes, don't wait till your immediately at the bottom of the ramp to take off all your straps and put your plug in, etc. At a busy ramp, this is RIDICULOUSLY frustrating. Prep your boat completely in the parking lot, or you may just find your truck all keyed up when you get back.

[@albernfidel5411]

Damn. That’s pretty deep

[@gobigorgohomeproductions458]

They definitely sank the red tundra

[@Revelation_22_13]

Was thinking "this is how it's done" then "umm... You plan on stopping that truck..."

[@johnyhansen1362]

2016 toyota tundra for sale ..ex demo model ..minor water damage

[@kylegrant1881]

Good idea to set your parking brake.

[@AutoGuide]

Yup, you do not want to end up on a viral You Tube video with your vehicle floating around the boat launch.

[@brucec43]

Useful video. Not for me, I don't have a boat. But still good to know!

[@AutoGuide]

+Bruno TaTa You don't have a boat. . . yet!

[@aaronabney8924]

Dont listen to these clowns you may get your ass kicked for holding up the ramp and lose your truck at the same time

[@duro845]

Should do solo having a friend along is easy

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

The tires looked really far forward on that trailer.

[@MrAjallday91]

4Lo helps as apposed to 4Hi

[@Bassin_withaustin]

I'm gonna have too use a 2wd that's what my Silverado is I hope it goes well

[@jdmozee12]

Austins Vids it will, alit off people even I launch in 2wd, but it's always on a concrete launch and never sand

[@CarnutMM]

Depends on the condition of the boat ramp. With a good ramp you don’t need 4wd.

[@aaronabney8924]

Maybe pick a boat ramp that don't make you sink your daddys truck trying to launch his boat just a thought

[@Clam73]

Wow...that must be a really shallow ramp to have the truck go that far back. I only deal with saltwater ramps and they're generally steep enough so the back wheel hardly goes in the water.

[@SelmerVidz1]

+rmikeyp73 It was a combination of the level of the lake being low (thanks to a broken dam), a shallow ramp and a big boat. I didn't expect to have to go that far either, but it worked out alright.

[@hoouwit1]

Good thing it's not salt water, the entire bottom of his truck is gonna rust.

[@yotatundra1526]

Stick to what you know, because you guys font know boat launching. Have a nice day

[@andrewjohnson7313]

i'd use 4LOW

[@miketworld]

A very important piece is missing from the title of this video it should say without a ramp. Anyone who would attempt this on a boat ramp would be a submarine.

[@williamsteinhour4876]

I remember once while retrieving our boat, I hooked the bow clip and tightened it. I told my wife to pull forward and the truck slipped backwards. I said "Put it in DRIVE"! That's when I heard this demonic voice emanate from the cab of the Dodge... ""I DIIIIIID!!!"" She tried again and again, the truck went backwards.... Not wanting to hear the Demon voice again, I said, Drop it into 1 and try again! I won't publish the curse words I heard, but the truck pulled the boat out of the water easily. I climbed down off the boat and she got out and slammed the door... "This G'damned Truck hates me!" in the same demonic voice... OoohKayyy.... Sorry dear.... Next time we'll just put it in 1 and four wheel drive to begin with...

[@svn0svn]

Boat launch etiquette figure it out

[@Mr_Navil_Campo]

SMH you guys almost sunk that truck!!! Try do that at black point marina in Miami you’ll be calling a tow in no time lmfao!!

[@deletz]

What is this pick up?

[@jbw5485]

Weverton Deleon toyota tundra

[@rhsprecher]

Who launches a boat with the cover on? And stopping then parking without securing the emergency brake is really risky. I don't think this is much an instructional video. . .

[@armytruth6860]

That is the guy from TFL truck

[@AutoGuide]

We miss Steve!! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelspanos2528]

This video will hurt more people than it helps. Find a different video guys and gals don't launch like this lol

[@salasmig31]

Elegir

[@axsb]

lmao this is just dumb, atleast find a different ramp more suitable for a big boat like that.

[@cbl0325]

Truck launch

[@rodgoddard5113]

Should be re titled " how to f@#$ your truck"

[@sportsmeditationhealth3854]

Prob why we never see women launch boats

[@ronfinley576]

Gang of tanga lays.

[@Nate......]

This video should be called how to launch a boat like a dumbass! Never under any circumstances let All 4 wheels go in the water! Not worth the risk!