Safety Tips for Trailering a Boat

[@dwdrum1]

Very good, short and to the point video on the basics. Great job

[@fhuber7507]

Transom straps can come off before going down the ramp on most smaller boats. Winch strap will keep them on the trailer as you back down. OPEN A WINDOW on the tow vehicle before starting down the ramp. Its your escape if the truck slides on down into the water. PFD should be on if the hull is about to get wet. Too many people fall off of boats in 10-12 ft of water and are never seen alive again.

[@Ah-yh4tp]

*Hey fellow marylander✌*

[@DanBum53]

Good practical towing video. You are incorrect however about Ram's anti-sway brake control being able to apply the brakes on either side of this trailer. That only applies to electric brakes. This trailer clearly has a "surge" actuator.

[@johnwinnerdz1]

Alot guys forget to strap down the rear of the boat to trailer!

[@josephriggs7794]

Great video! Love that ya'll covered keeping your winch and safety attached while backing down and crossing the trailer chains. Two of the biggest things I see that get me nervous for other people taking some avoidable risk. Quick question, what is the best way to check the trailer brakes? Is it just a simple matter of inspection and watching them grab while someone taps the brakes on the tow vehicle?

[@boatsdotcom]

+Joseph Riggs glad you enjoyed the video! If you have electric brakes that'll work fine, but if you have surge breaks, just pressing the pedal won't apply them. In this case, the only way to test the brakes short of use on the road is to reverse the tow vehicle and feel for the brakes to kick in as the actuator is triggered. Note: the boat and trailer need to be slightly uphill of the tow vehicle, or this won't work either as there won't be any pressure on the actuator.

[@F8lastcallcharger345]

What a beautiful boat

[@BotasNegras10]

I think i get it . Now i need a boat 😐

[@back2roots779]

Me too

[@piecartbox]

thanks

[@vivalow]

Will a Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi 4X2 be able to launch an 8500 lb boat on a dual axle trailer down the ramp and pull it out as well?

[@jeffreyack9991]

Just a quick question. When you towing a bassboat on highway, is it necessary to take the seat off the deck??? It is possible that I can just leave it on?

[@vitoscatigno4207]

These big experts never ever mention anything about the boat engine…None of them ever mention that!

[@hectormuniz7418]

What position should the motor be in when towing boat to lake?u

[@gustavomercado1599]

Lifted

[@gustavomercado1599]

But also depends on the height of the boat from the ground. You don't want to go through a speed bump or something and scratch the propeller or something

[@SimplexSM]

What if your towing with a UTV?

[@boatsdotcom]

+Simplex SM Though UTVs aren't "street legal" in many areas, the principals remain the same.