FIRST TIME TAKING OUR BOAT OUT!! (Cost us HUNDREDS $$$ in Repairs) 😢

First time launching our new BASS BOAT!! Devin and I took off with storms approaching in the afternoon for a pre frontal bite on a lake an hour and a half away from home in hopes to catch a GIANT on our new boat fishing big lakes! Our usual bank fishing and kayak fishing took the sidelines today and we got on some fish with crankbaits and Texas rigs in open water and flipping in the reeds before the storm was rolling in and we had to make a hasty exit in rough windy waters for our first ever boat ramp retrieve 😂
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[@FishingWithYakPak]

Uh ohhh! Hype for this boat vid!

[@WestinSmith]

It’s a doozy at the end bro 😂🔥

[@averyp.9315]

@@WestinSmith name = titanic 2.0 hehehe

[@Cole-Toone]

Everybody’s skeg looks like that lol don’t worry about it

[@WestinSmith]

Sounds good to me haha

[@Harlanmote]

Mine doesn’t..

[@matthewdavis7588]

Hey got my first bass today I don’t have a scale but I’m guessing it was probably around two pounds. It was awesome.

[@WestinSmith]

That’s dope! Congrats!

[@matthewdavis7588]

Westin Smith thanks looking forward to catching many more.

[@fisherman5678]

Good job man

[@stewartgriswold5386]

Great job

[@PhenomFG]

I am so close to being as stoked as you were. It brought tears to my eyes seeing how damn happy you were catching that first fish. I cant wait for that feeling! Congrats on the new boat brother! Ill be keeping up with your videos

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!

[@dhooter]

Tip from experience. Keep your big motor down all the way while using the trolling motor. Wind won't blow u around so much and way easier to maneuver. Stern won't blow around on ya

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

The whole time she's approaching that trailer I was saying "trim it up, trim it up!". Everyone does that kind of stuff... either in a hurry or just new. You can also lift the front of the boat over the trailer runners and let it settle down if the motor is trimmed up sometimes if you're off center. Great video... we all learn and we all learn the hard way sometimes. And that skeg is fine... you're going to do worse than that just running around the lake.

[@rickberry5254]

We have all done it .Great job having patients with a new driver

[@CyrusDarkfur]

BOAT actually stands for Break Out Another Thousand.

[@WestinSmith]

Haha seems to hold true 😂

[@dinkylawler3314]

Bankruptcy. On. A. Trailer.

[@alexchunkmiller1817]

Yes unfortunately that's what it stands for unless you are able to get a new one every year like some people

[@flyfishmerc]

No doubt they are a money pit... but a lot of fun.

[@johno7928]

Don't worry about that little scratch. I was impressed how you were calm and just let herbfetbtge boat on the trailer. She did a good job too.

[@MaxMeridius0920]

Her mini bass drama was the best!! Made my afternoon!

[@rowanwhitewolf5712]

Loved seeing how happy both of ya`ll are !

[@brianhuffstutler6837]

They got a stainless skeg protector that you can put on boat goes over and bolts to the moter

[@Thumptherapyfishing]

Congrats on the boat

[@lynndavison4970]

She did great... for her first time putting it back on the trailer in that wind!

[@ProvoDrive]

You got that over and done with, your first ding!! Devon did a good job for her first time loading onto the trailer. Wow the wind was wicked. Find a little windsock just for loading on windy days. It will help you and give us viewers an idea how bad it is. It’s cool that you can mount a trolling motor on the bow or stern of your yaks! I too would add one to the bow.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks man! Successful day for sure! We may try the yak ones

[@MrJRR1414]

Learning curve. A boat without bruises, is just a garage queen.

[@pjboudwin2730]

This reminds me of my favorite fishing trip with my grandpa he did everything he could to out fish me I caught the biggest, the smallest, and the most he was so proud and mad at the same time 😂😂

[@juliosegarra7175]

Congratulations on catching the first fish on the new boat. 👍may you catch many more. God bless you guys.

[@SaulTeebolz]

Congrats ! Y’all are ballin out . All the toys! Don’t trip it’s just a battle blemish. Nothing to get too upset about!

[@WestinSmith]

Not too worried haha thanks man! 🤘🏼🔥

[@markstwilsonii]

The joys of being a boat owner, you gotta have a first for all good things and bad things. lol this is just one bump in the road and sometimes its nice to get it out of the way. When you fall off the horse you gotta get back up! Good luck and good videos coming I know Tight lines brother!

[@marcogarza641]

Y'all did a fantastic job. Happens to everyone hopefully once! Stay safe out there.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Marco!

[@galva777tx]

No Biggie it happens! Good job Devin getting it on the trailer considering the wind. It was mine and Leslee's pleasure meeting you two today. Hoping for big things to come for your channel. Big Swimbaits = Big Bass....👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@slaterfrei7665]

Yesssss it is here! I’ve been waiting for you guys to take the new boat out!!!!!

[@WestinSmith]

So have we haha. Was filming with the googans those last 2 days we could have taken it out. Been itching and then again today the weather is TRASH 😂

[@CrazyQuady]

Bummer on the damage but it doesnt look terrible. At least you got the scratches done on the first trip!

[@WestinSmith]

That’s true!!!

[@JollyGreen79]

Happens to the best of us man! I actually just did that myself for the first time in over 30 years of running boats the other day. Similar situation. Weather and wind coming in and everybody headed in. Got to the dock, tied up and killed the engine. Right when I went to raise the outdrive and go get the truck, another boater's engine died as he was waiting to come in. I was about to push back off the dock and go assist. Thankfully he got his motor fired back up but my routine was disrupted. Pulled the boat out, slowly as usual and felt my skeg hit the ramp before I heard it. However, just like you did, I stopped immediately as soon as I heard it, felt it and my buddy started yelling STOP!!! Drug my skeg about 6". Thankfully it came free easily and didn't have any damage. But I also have a stainless steel skeg guard. Little tip. I generally put my boat on the trailer by hand, especially in shit weather. Eliminates a lot of opportunities for Murphy's Law. That and once you get a system down, you'll be faster by hand. I can get my boat on the trailer and pulled out faster by hand than folks who drive on their trailers. I always get it on right the first time too. Give it a shot.

[@jacksonflash4262]

I just want to let you know I smiled when I saw you catch the first bass on the boat. Been watching your channel for a while now and I love the new boat angles. Keep the grind up! Having a boat is a blessing.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Jackson!! We had a fun time. Appreciate ya

[@danielvigil3397]

Congratulations on the boat guys, westin you were pretty calm about everything man I need to be more like you. Awesome video

[@WestinSmith]

Haha yelling don’t help I suppose 😂 if she breaks I suppose we weren’t meant to have a boat 🤣🤣

[@logansparkman1715]

I wouldn’t worry about that. We’ve took about a 3in chip out of ours and was fine. To replace it’s a whole new lower unit

[@jeffhayde4665]

You know what BOAT stands for right. Bust Out Another Thousand. Good luck w your first boat.

[@WestinSmith]

Hahah I guess so

[@parkerboyd8869]

I wouldn’t repair the skeg at all because it will run good and you will ding it on bottom or logs all the time.

[@derrickrobinson9280]

good video Westin dont worry there many more bumps and scrapes to come being new boaters just enjoy it the new boat.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Derrick! Will do! Taking her back out today 🤘🏼

[@benny_gebs_fishing]

A few tips: for Devin set the hook up so you will have an easier time pulling bass out of the weeds. Invest in a skeg guard and a keel protector as well. Minor things that get damaged all the time! Megaware has some awesome keel protectors as well as skeg guards.

[@stanleyshelby7460]

She did a good job in those windy conditions. Hundreds of $ damage to the skeg...a file and disc sander for 5 minutes...tada!!

[@WestinSmith]

Well I’m going that route then haha

[@madtownangler]

That not damaged just worn in a little.

[@scoutsowner]

@@WestinSmith yeah man I honestly wouldn't be super worried about it. My boats way worse hahahaa😂😂

[@trentmcbride951]

Westin Smith it’s not gonna hurt it tbh we run ours in the river and it’s all scratched up and chipped

[@anthonydelrio1767]

Glad your motor didn’t drag enough to do damage to the transom. That’s hella $$$ to fix! Loved the video can’t wait for more boat vids. 🔥🔥

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah we mighta avoided a crisis right there 😅

[@NFFishing1]

I wouldn't even worry about it get it fixed this winter bud. Its gonna get scraped up even while you fish. You all did a pretty good job for first time boat owners!

[@joseardon1115]

I see my boy Westin gettin them views! You deserve everything that’s coming your way bro the channels about to grow even more! Thanks for keeping us entertained in these tough times.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Jose! This one is popping!

[@jefferyholland]

If my skeg looked like that I would be thrilled. Everyone does that at least once when loading, usually you think it is trimmed up enough but it isn't and you don't know until you pull up.

[@WestinSmith]

Haha I guess we’re just getting things figured out 🤘🏼😂

[@flyfishmerc]

All good man, she did an admirable job trailering that boat. Took me a few times to get the hang of it as well. Boat ramps can be quite entertaining ! Nice vid. Enjoy the new rig.

[@rabbit034]

Looks like I'm about 2 years late to the party here but regardless, if I didn't know better, I'd say you guys were fishing Lake Crockett. If so, that can sometimes be a squirrelly boat ramp to load a boat, even for long-time boat drivers, regardless of the conditions.

[@rogerglasco5941]

Great video. I really enjoyed watching it. The foot of your motor took a little beating but not much damage. I have seen a lot more damage to the foot than yours. Keep fishing.

[@justinmitchell1445]

As long as it isn't bent, I wouldn't worry about it. Boats gets scratches and dings if you use them. It happens.

[@WestCoastChris138]

Don’t even worry about it bro! Run it, not enough damage to worry about it. Keep the vids coming, congrats on the first catches on the new boat!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thank ya! Appreciate the feedback

[@slingnstixscrappiefishing8859]

Congrats on your new boat bro. Lil ding gives it its on personally. Love you guys videos keep up the great work. Tightlines pal👍🏾💪🏾

[@keithwalker1780]

First of all congrats on the new boat. You've just learned the first thing you do after pulling the boat on the trailer is trim up the motor. Those are the kinda things you learn and will remember from now on. Keep those great videos coming.

[@WestinSmith]

That’s true haha! Won’t be forgetting that one again I hope 😂

[@joshwoodsworth5104]

Great vid! Sucks to have that happen on the first time out but at least it didn’t damage it too much.

[@reggiesexton7699]

Not to bad for the first time out....looking forward to some more good content be boat flipping BIGGS soon!!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Reggie! We plan on taking it out tomorrow !!

[@gregsmith3623]

It happens to almost every first timer, you can buy a skag at bass pro, you have to drill a couple of holes that you put Allen Head conectors in that hold the skag in place.its not very expensive plus its crome.

[@bunzoreviews8049]

Congrats on the new boat. Looks great. You’re just showing the boat a little love scrapping it along the bottom. S9me nice catches too.

[@WestinSmith]

This is true 🤘🏼

[@traviswells8180]

Excellent brother. Mad props.

[@WestinSmith]

Thank ya

[@robertstotesbury8005]

If you don't have one, you need a transom saver. A bar that extends to the trailer taking the weight of the motor off your transom when transporting. Not very expensive.

[@jeremyeskew1395]

Dude you don't have to worry about that as long as its not warped congrats man bad azz yall really deserve that boat I'm excited about what it is going to bring to the channel BECARFUL and get someone out there with you that has a boat just to get you on point brother 💯💯💯👍👍🔥🔥👊👊🤘🤘🇺🇲👊🇺🇲👊👊

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks man!!!

[@FireTurtle75.]

At 5:50 Hahahah!!! Thanks for the laugh Devin! Just spit hard cider all over the place. Maybe I shouldn't be drinkin & youtubing... LOL On the skeg, that's not really gonna hurt anything since it's pretty minor. Maybe tape it off & hit it with some matching spray paint to protect the metal, but other than that, those are always going to end up looking rough from bumping stumps, logs or just a scrape on shallo shorelines, etc. Give it a full send. And she did a great job bringing the boat in for the first time ever in a strong crosswind.

[@WestinSmith]

Hahahahahaha !!! Yeah we got lucky it wasn’t worse! Thanks man

[@FireTurtle75.]

@@WestinSmith For loading your first time, fighting the wind & trying to beat the incoming storm, it's easy to overlook something in a situation like that. Looking forward to the next time you get to take it out too!

[@TL-il1mx]

This is awesome Westin, I am really happy for you guys. Your channel has quickly become one of my favorites, the energy you bring is unmatched and now with the new boat you have more options. I definitely see you blowing up in 2020

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks! Taking the boat back out today 🙌🏼 let’s see what we can’t get into

[@ronhinchliffe8160]

Hey dude, nice to see you finally breaking it out, no pun intended. I whacked my skeg 4 times last year, what you did was just a slight kiss. Unless it is bent, which is highly unlikely, that is a super easy fix! A little JB Weld and a fine file or angle grinder and that thing will be good as new. Seriously, it is so EASY. Pick up a spray can of Tremclad, colour match it and you'll never notice it was ever damaged. I took off almost a third of the skeg on one outing, but unless I told you, there's no way you can tell. Looking forward to your new content, keep it up. BTW, Devin has an awesome smile!! You guys rock.

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!! She was awesome on the driving skills in that wind! Appreciate ya

[@JamesSmith-rm6to]

Its happen to my boat multiple time no worries it will be fine there made tough sand paper liitle paint never know it happen your in good shape buddy

[@Madskillzpb]

Respect for posting a rookie boating video. Sometimes boaters can be super snobby, especially bass folks. Dont worry about the skeg bro, your gonna get dings and blemishes the more you use the ole girl. You can also get a skeg guard if your all that worried going forward

[@johnrice9121]

Glad to see you got the boat out. Epic fishing. Sorry about the damage. Live and learn. Not to bad. Awesome looking boat Bro.

[@WestinSmith]

Damage was light I’d say for first timers haha. Seems to be all good and ready to rip again TOMORROW 🚤

[@TrueSouthernWaterfowlers]

BOAT “ BUST OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND” welcome to the joys of owning a boat

[@WestinSmith]

Haha that’s what we hear 😂🤘🏼

[@johnchilds5408]

Y'all are killing it Keep pushing forward Really ENJOY what your doing

[@williamsiler5074]

Weston, Google Skegg Guard.. Stainless steel sleeve. Slides over entire skeg. Bolts down. Covers damage and prevents damage the next time (and there will be a next time) $100

[@Myname_is_jasmine]

Devin drives stick and boats! The total package 😘😍

[@WestinSmith]

This is true! 🙌🏼

[@visualkeirockstar]

That's a better trailer than the one I have for my Crestliner. Mine only has two long bunks and are fairly far separated so it doesn't line up well when I try to get the bow onto the bow roller.

[@nesuperman2]

Grats on the new boat cant wait to see the new content

[@WestinSmith]

Thank ya!

[@kswan2465]

If driving the boat onto the trailer is difficult for you guys, try using the trolling motor. Make sure you’re holding the handle and that the motor isn’t locked in place. It’s the easiest way for a beginner IMO. Also backing in the trailer a little deeper makes sure your easily all the on the trailer.

[@WestinSmith]

We will in certain cases I’m sure but in that wind the trolling motor wasn’t gonna do it it was whip’n the boat to the right like nothing

[@kswan2465]

Westin Smith I guess that’s the down side to not having a v-haul in the wind. Get blow around like nothing. Conference is key...Practice makes perfect! You guys will have down in few trips. But once the nose of the boat is inside the trailer guards you can winch the boat the rest of the way. Tight lines you guys.

[@BassRaider]

Very cool! That boat is so sweet.

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!

[@shawnpaul13]

Damn that’s a nice boat! It looks even better in the water!!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Shawn! We need to do some cool walk around shots for sure

[@timothyleger4385]

Awesome boat !! Great video !! And it sucks about the damage, but that's the boat life !! 😁😁👍👍✌ Looked like fun !!

[@WestinSmith]

This is true! Thanks Tim, we had fun!

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@@WestinSmith that's what counts, having fun !!😁😁👍👍✌ Check out tacklewebs.com !!

[@stevehogan8829]

Good first trip. Lesson learne.

[@strongjaymusicgroup]

Congrats on your boat.

[@stealthmanx2]

You don't have to be perfect on the trailer. Good enough to hook it up on the bow and pull out. Get to a free spot and rock the back end to pop it on the rungs. Even easier if you have 2 people, beats having to go in and out on the trailer if you are in a hurry.

[@mr_outdoors]

Dont worry about that chip I have a nice bass boat that has hundreds of scratches on the lower unit, it’s just gonna happen. And as long as there’s an inch of blade you can run that sucker all you want!

[@WestinSmith]

Hahaa I hear that! Music to my ears 😂🤘🏼

[@mr_outdoors]

Westin Smith 🤘🏼

[@rileypeppers8145]

These boat vids are about to get so good

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Riley!

[@eddie7son]

It happens I rem my first time in my old 17ft Nitro I ran onto a sand bar and gave my lower unit a sand blasting look LOL... Damage isnt all that bad so listen learned. Nice Looking first bass boat Tight Lines

[@fishingtjh2233]

happens to the best of us. Did a great job on picking the boat ranger aluminum is probably one of the best beginner boats you can get.👍🏻👊🏼

[@WestinSmith]

Couldn’t be happier! Thanks y’all

[@blindsquirrel]

If that’s the worst that happens, your doing good. Devin did pretty good in that wind. Windy conditions are the worst

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks man! She crushed it, that was worse than the GoPro makes it look

[@bluescoins1199]

Not bad at all, most of them look like that, nothing to worry about

[@dhooter]

That lower unit is fine. File it JB Weld it. 👍

[@gunner8822]

Bro I have one hell of a time loading my boat all the time you guys did a great time

[@WestinSmith]

Thank ya!!

[@gunner8822]

Lol i meant to say you guys did a great job

[@FishstixTv]

Congrats on the Killer boat man that’ll be ok as long as ur props good . My first voyage on my basstracker proteam 175 I took off from the dock and tapped the rear corner of my boat on the dock 😝 no harm but learning a curve . Tight lines

[@ChrisGnarley]

Really digging that boat!

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Chris!

[@IsaacDPentecost]

Fire 🔥 as always. 😎

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Isaac!

[@07slowbalt]

Hitting the skeg isn't as bad as ripping your entire trolling motor off the deck when you forgot to put it up when trailering at night.

[@pompanojoe9406]

I subscribed to you for your honesty. A lot of guys be getting these boats acting like they know what they doing lol

[@lucas_t7golfs]

Don't worry about the small chip. The skeg on my boat is slightly rounded (not much) but still a bit worse than yours. It's just part of fishing/boating shallow. And I'm not even a shallow water fisherman normally.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks man, glad to hear

[@stetson._stav800]

Beautiful boat it’s soooo fun having a boat and taking it out!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Thank you!!

[@janosczovek8524]

I happen to all of us 😂😂😂 lovely video really enjoyed it thanks 👍

[@WestinSmith]

Thank ya Janos!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

You really need to get a boater safety course bro . You should come fish a tournament with me

[@gregbelvin1854]

Don’t worry about that at all. Try and go out with some people with more big boat experience, there’s a bunch of little random bits of knowledge they could help you with!

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah I gotta ask a lot of questions next time a friend takes us out haha. Thanks Greg!

[@gregbelvin1854]

Westin Smith only a matter of time before you have a mini-heart attack because you forgot the killswitch lanyard 😂

[@marksimpson3877]

What I recommend for getting the boat back on the trailer is use the trolling motor instead of the outboard.

[@WestinSmith]

We may do that on calm days. On this day that wouldn’t have worked well

[@marksimpson3877]

Yeah that makes sense

[@juneprime7571]

Those Texas storms come outta nowhere! Glad y’all didn’t chip her up too badly!

[@WestinSmith]

Ended up not too bad! And yeah that was pretty nuts!

[@alexchunkmiller1817]

So awesome to see you two out on the new beauty. Yeah definitely nothing to worry about with the skag, just adds character. Keep up the great work and stay safe and healthy 🤘

[@WestinSmith]

Well that’s cool with me 😅 thank ya

[@alexchunkmiller1817]

@@WestinSmith 😂😅. You're welcome, thank you for the awesome work you and Devin do. So awesome to see you now from where you've come from the beginning, keep grinding.

[@fishingwiththad681]

You can also get a skag protector/cover. Fixed and a lot cheaper.

[@WestinSmith]

So I hear. May have to get one

[@dhbfpv]

I have had skegs that I have taken 50% off. That’s always a bummer but so minor. Awesome boat, looking at one myself.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks for the feedback! We are loving it

[@jewystewie8024]

Don’t worry about repairing that I promise you won’t even notice it while I’m the water. My dads 21 ft sleekcraft is missing a good inch on the skeg

[@WestinSmith]

Yeah we’ve had many people tell us the same and ain’t gonna mess with it now

[@Hookedonbassco.]

The Skag is there to drag it's hard to really mess them up but great video Westin!!!!

[@WestinSmith]

Haha thanks !!!

[@christodejager8818]

Here in South Africa we make stainless steel skeg protectors that just bolts onto your skeg that protects it in cases like this, maybe ask your boat shop of they have something like that

[@WestinSmith]

I’ll check, thanks man!

[@christodejager8818]

@@WestinSmith i send you a DM on Instagram with an example of what it looks like

[@andrewpeerman5511]

Congrats. First fish on the boat.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Andrew!

[@bassin_with_keith]

Two things my friend (and I'm not trying to be a debbie downer). Kill switch and life jackets. Please wear a life jacket while riding around and have your kill switch lanyard attached to it. Your life is worth it! Great videos, thanks for sharing. Btw, I have the same boat, I have the non-"P" model.

[@WestinSmith]

Thanks Keith!!! Appreciate the comment 🤘🏼

[@LeroyWilliamsallfordogs]

I had to scroll a little to see if I was the only one that noticed.

[@coltsitton2802]

Don’t need to worry about repairing that it’s not enough to matter I would recommend getting a Skagg guard they are well worth the money

[@WestinSmith]

I’m looking into em now! Thank ya

[@ascent3487]

what people seem to forget, bigger the engine bigger the bill. bigger boat bigger bill