Boating Basics: COMPLETE Guide to Launching, Loading, Driving & More!

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The COMPLETE boating guide for new boaters and anglers. Learn how to hook up your boat trailer, prepare your boat for launch, learn how to launch your boat by yourself, how to drive the boat, how to load your boat, and prepare for your next trip. This is the COMPLETE guide to learning how to handle your own boat. Boating 101 | Boating Course | Boating for beginners | Boating Guides | Fishing Boat #boating #fishing #boating101
How to Launch WITHOUT a Dock: • EASY Way to Launch & L...
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - How to Attach Your Truck to a Trailer
03:15 - Prepare Your Boat to Launch
04:20 - How to Launch Your Boat
06:35 - How to Plane Your Boat
07:15 - How to Load Your Boat
09:55 - Prepare Your Trailer For Travel
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@handycrowd 2 роки тому

Don't forget that older trailers need to have the electrics unplugged before going into the water to stop the cold water blowing the hot bulbs...

@guyh.4553 Рік тому

Exactly!

@Smokeyr67 Рік тому

I’ve never had that problem in 40 years of boating, but I live in a sub tropical climate.

@cjones7588 3 роки тому

If you're going to be docking the boat unattended it's a good idea to use bumpers between the boat and dock. If a big wave comes in it might ding up the hull without them.

@jazzmeup1 2 роки тому

Nicely done, thanks for taking the time and sharing your knowledge.

@tomd.43 Рік тому

Nice video! Just a suggestion on launching the boat. I noticed that you placed the bow line on the dock without securing it which meant you had to quickly get out of the truck upon launch in order to grab the line because of the possibility of the boat drifting backward and taking off with the line. I suggest that you have a line long enough to reach a cleat or pole on the dock or secure the line to your truck. I have a tie down D ring in the bed of my truck which I use to secure my bow line to using a brass snap swivel connector.

@jkiron2563 3 роки тому

Thanks for taking the time to make this. Everything was explained very well.

@waynehaff2625 2 роки тому

Great video. Just bought a boat and will not be launching to spring but this video was very helpful. ( line up reference point was very good tip for backing up)

@rivahsistah 2 роки тому

Thank you! I feel more confident to do this alone

@vannessadawson6430 2 роки тому

Love to see the ladies boating, this was educational thank you.

@patrickeng4472 3 роки тому

Thank you for this video.mi just bought my first boat..a 14 ft..nothing fancy but I still need the handholding. Thanks so much 😁

@avergara16 2 роки тому

I'm going boating for the 1st time today and this video helped me calm my nerves. Thank you for the clear-cut advice, Nicole!!

@turboleggy 2 роки тому

Buying my first boat Monday.

@frederickrau7861 Рік тому

Great video compilation Nicole! We are loading our boat out of our Maine lake for the first time today!

@CammedFox 11 місяців тому

Great video! I'd love to get into boating but I'm a bit intimidated. This was very helpful and easy

@KarenMcTavish 9 днів тому

I needed this! Thank you!

@evenmonkeysfall Рік тому

New boater here. Amazing video. Thank you for the content.

@kevinchapman334 2 роки тому

Dropping my new boat this weekend for the 1st time. I've been watching a few videos and this was a good 1. Thanks from ft lauderdale

@ChrisMartin-ek6fl 6 місяців тому

Fantastic!

@amandasettee8922 Рік тому

thank you for a very informative and well done video

@Moondog9322 3 роки тому

Nice job! I keep an aluminum extension pole in my boat to use when fishing solo. It has a plastic hook on the end and is invaluable to assist when coming in to the dock. I also noticed you keep your cooler in front of the windshield. Do you bleed out your walleye and then put on ice?

@mathewleben8081 3 роки тому

Great job on the how to.

@michaelprevost1229 3 роки тому

Nice job Nicole great tips

@rodgerburns2177 Рік тому

Thanks for the video very informative

@qball2000able 2 роки тому

Thank you, best on UKposts!

@thaddchapman2827 Рік тому

Soooo I watched your videos for 1st time boaters and I'm telling you, you have helped me out so much. I listened to the guys at the job and friends you have boats. They really over explained everything. You really broke it down and for that I'm grateful. I took my boys out today for the 1st time and we had a blast! Thanks for the info...

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 5 місяців тому

Love to hear this! Thank you!

@LarryScruggsJr 3 роки тому

Amazing video. Super helpful.

@mikes1798 2 роки тому

Great video and nice boat! The only additional thing I do is unplug the trailer lights when launching or loading.

@craigwavra3495 3 роки тому

Cool video. Saw when you were ordering it and did the preview. Cool to see it in the water. Can’t wait for more videos.

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 3 роки тому

Thanks!

@brianpersten926 2 роки тому

Thanks, fantastic video. I've liked and subscribed, very new to boating and been watching many videos and completed boating safety course. :)

@anthonynicolas7884 Рік тому

Great video very helpful thanks Nicole

@gapa11 Рік тому

awesome video, thank you!!

@victorm.4167 2 роки тому

Great job!

@beanza_ 9 місяців тому

I’m looking into getting my license here soon, since my parents said I’m old enough to start going out on the boat by myself or with my friends now if I want. So this was a good video to have, very helpful

@fishinginindiana1904 Рік тому

Beautiful boat

@tirzahventura2904 2 роки тому

Best video everrrr

@Bansheeboat 3 роки тому

Nice boat! And thanks for the video! 👍

@dankearney1636 3 роки тому

Fantastic video oh, you're better than 90% of the men out there that try to do that including me👊👍👍

@delsmithfishing2891 3 роки тому

Great video , when I launch , I start on the drivers side and work my way around the boat counter clockwise . When I load up I work from the passenger side clockwise . That way I know Ive touched everything on the boat before heading down the road ..

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 3 роки тому

Thank you Del!

@bonnieamundson6582 3 роки тому

That is a nice strap system! This video is much appreciated. I understand it when I hear it from you, vs my husband!

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 3 роки тому

Haha thanks Bonnie!

@dougschemmel99 3 роки тому

Excellent video

@dreday4177 3 роки тому

Thanks for this video! Thorough information.

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 2 роки тому

Thank you

@112785jam 2 роки тому

Great video 👍 thanks

@ribucan 10 місяців тому

I trimmed my motor up when picking up speed..my front went higher lol I had to trim it down to even out

@kevinmacdonald8879 2 роки тому

Great video

@MoeMoe-yi7qq 10 місяців тому

Awesome boat very nice

@billsmith8238 3 роки тому

Great information you make great videos that I always enjoy watching & that's a really nice boat

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 3 роки тому

Thank you!

@eowen6087 11 місяців тому

Great video except.......don't rely solely on setting the parking brake unless you have a 4wd. Invest in a brake depresser that goes against the steering wheel to keep the brake pedal engaged. Or you might find your truck in the water.

@mhough3 3 роки тому

Nice! A lot of people wonder about this topic, launching alone, thanks for posting!

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 3 роки тому

Thank you for watching!

@linkolnbarringer5459 2 роки тому

@@NicoleStoneOutdoors hey Nicole stone outdoors I put my boat in the water by my self un going to do it again this spring

@FirstLast-wv3ds Місяць тому

Zip tie the chain back to itself a handful of links to shorten it. It’ll break easy if needed but keeps the chains off the ground and doesn’t have an influence on the strength of the chain.

@ryanr2690 3 роки тому

That boat is my dream setup!!! 20ft, wide, Ulterra, Helixs, dual Mercs, suspension seats, great storage. Please keep the vids coming!

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 3 роки тому

Thank you! It's an amazing setup!

@Bansheeboat 3 роки тому

I know right! 👌

@daviddinh4194 3 роки тому

why did you go with that boat ? is it like a lund?

@Oldmanflyfishing 2 роки тому

Starting at a cheap price of 50k. Sadly I’ll never be able to afford

@ryanr2690 2 роки тому

@@Oldmanflyfishing Me either unless I find a smoking deal on a used one in about 5 to 10 years. Lol

@guyh.4553 Рік тому

Very good educational video. I will have correct you just a bit. The only thing that I would like to correct you on, as you probably already do it, is before you launch the boat, make sure that everything is loaded up. I would go out on the water anytime with you. You know what you are doing!

@mbfishing769 8 місяців тому

Good video, covers off all the major stuff. Couple of points though ... - After loading, hook the bow safety chain below the winch strap - Double check the boat is fully winched up before rear straps/transom saver go on - If possible drain boat, bilge/livewell as much as you can before leaving the water - Unplug electrical for trailers with bulb lights, not needed with newer LED types Thanks for posting, will pass this vid on to new boaters I meet and have launch questions.

@paco7011111 2 місяці тому

I fell in love

@nickkostakis9600 Місяць тому

Great video brilliant and you make it look so easy thank you so much from Sydney Australia 😅😊😊

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 17 днів тому

Thanks so much 😊

@johnlarocco2661 3 місяці тому

Nice job

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 2 місяці тому

Thank you

@lace.and.camo.youtube Рік тому

Great video! Very helpful with the basics !

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 9 днів тому

Thank you!

@FORTNIGHTFISHING 3 роки тому

Just subscribed looking forward to watching your videos 👍🏻👍🏻 FORTNIGHT FISHING PEMBROKESHIRE 🤟🏻🤟🏻

@corkyvanderhaven3391 2 роки тому

PLB For us, stands for (at the ramp)…1/plug. 2/lights(disconnect before backing into water). 3/bathroom, everybody go at the ramp or hold it. Plug, Lights, Bathroom Add yours for your trips but, make it a mantra to have a solid pre system.

@tomd.43 Рік тому

I like your idea of the "PLB" but recommend that it be accomplished while at the parking/boat prep area and not at the launch ramp which prevents other boaters from launching/recovering. Lights and plug won't take long but the bathroom will.

@ribucan 2 роки тому

So do you leave the motor up or down when unloading boat?

@jasonheidemann1147 3 роки тому

Two things I may add that I do...1. Dont get to close to the dock with the trailer just in case the there is the dock wheel sticking out. Could end up with a broken taillight. 2. I unhook my electrical plug to the trailer before backing into the water. Just in case, hate to short something out. Happy fishing everyone!

@jakeporter8476 3 роки тому

How many times you drive home with no trailer lights? Alot I bet

@jasonheidemann1147 3 роки тому

@@jakeporter8476 Once about 10 years ago when I first got a boat. Told myself never again. And...fast forward i did it again.

@RayKaufman Рік тому

Do you need engage the 4x4 on the truck?

@meironggao4089 2 роки тому

Woww.you are so great !!!!👍

@lollol-mc8js 2 роки тому

I'm picking up my boat tommrow going to be my first time thank you for the video

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 2 роки тому

Hope it went well for you

@Jjason601 2 роки тому

Nice boat

@CowboyGraphics 2 роки тому

Very well presented: Comprehensive and detailed with bonus tips and suggestions (align your mirror to the dock and back straight down!). Great presenter (crisp vocal delivery), with demonstrations AND solid video editing. Thank you for a COMPLETE Guide! (NOTE: your audio drops off/almost out from 5:45:00 to 6:00:00)

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 5 місяців тому

Thank you!

@kevinmacdonald8879 2 роки тому

What about taking out the plug??

@toddolthof 8 місяців тому

Nothing about pre start , make sure plug is in?

@jamesmichaelis1483 8 місяців тому

Liked & subbed

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 7 місяців тому

thank you!

@dexterlichtenstein4935 2 роки тому

An add on to the other guy from Minnesota. I am in Wisconsin and a lot of the lakes I fish power loading is not allowed. How about a video on loading without and also a video on load and unload without a dock.

@fullcourtapprovedfca2744 3 роки тому

Always a great job Miss. Nicole !!! 👋 like always you put us right on the water and ready to go !!! Thank you for this tutorial on Proper boat hook up very informative we F/C/A can definitely use this info , TILL NEXT TIME KEEP CASTING SEE YA ON THE LAKE !!! F/C/A 🎣

@johnmichaelmacdonald6633 8 місяців тому

Don't forget to remove drain plug. In some states (MN) for example, it is illegal to drive with it in. It was an excellent presentation.

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 7 місяців тому

I think I added that at the very end because you are correct.

@davidl.8864 3 роки тому

Why are your transducers next to each other? Do you have a left/right setup? Doesn’t the motor block the left side imaging?

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 3 роки тому

This has been fixed lol

@shoggie 2 роки тому

Your RAM already has a 4 pin light plug. It is on top of where your 7 pin plug is. A good tip is never feel with your fingers to determine whether your hitch is actually over the ball.

@BUFFBMORE 2 роки тому

It's a 5 pin on the trailer .

@shyguy8240 2 роки тому

Backing up the boat straight is the most challenging to me

@medic4086 3 роки тому

Isn't there a 4 pin connector above the 7 pin on your truck? That eliminates the need for a 7 pin adapter. Most newer trucks have a 4 and 7 pin connection. It's also good practice to unplug your lights before you submerge them into the water. Less likely to short them out.

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 2 роки тому

No I need the adapter

@machew2009 3 роки тому

Like the boat however I do not recommend power loading a boat like you did in this video here in MN the ramps can't take power loading it pushing the dirt/sand and create a hole at the ramps and then the dnr has to come in and repair them plus if your pro or lower unit hits bottom at a ramp power loading it is a good way to damage the lower unit or prop its best to winch the boat on the trailer less destructive to the ramps and also safer for the boat. By the way that is a sweet boat

@durangoeightytwo6744 2 роки тому

I can't find the hitch on my Hyundai Accent. Please help.

@Brass_Tax 2 роки тому

Shouldn’t you disconnect your trailer lights ?

@judithmattos5224 2 роки тому

hello can i pull a bayliner 25 foot with a 2012 infiniti qx56??? i need to know if i wont have any problems when taking it out of the water thank you so much anyone??????????????????????????

@thedutchfisherman7078 2 роки тому

7:40 Ever heard of fenders??? 😉

@rcflyersfrommn2548 3 роки тому

I know that lake very good

@briandavies4710 3 роки тому

Nice video on boating 101. The only thing I would add is using your kill switch and wearing a life jacket especially when boating alone.

@NicoleStoneOutdoors 3 роки тому

True.

@robschmieg6211 3 роки тому

Agreed, especially when out by your self.

@crystalkay1988 10 місяців тому

Can i please offer some suggestions? As a new boater, you're using a lot of boat lingo. New boaters aren't going to know what "planed" or "trimmed out" mean. I'm having to stop every 30 seconds or so to google some of the boat jargon you're using just so I can kinda grasp what you're saying. If you really did make this video for new boaters wanting to learn, maybe you can explain in the beginning some of the boat jargon you will be using. I just want to learn from a fellow woman boater. Your video is great, and you're a natural teacher. Just need some additional info added, please.

@karissalewes6392 2 роки тому

The one thing you didn't do is put on your kill chord, please please put on your kill chord before you start going in gear. If for whatever reason you fall out that boat and you don't have on your kill chord your engine will not shut off and it could run over you or hit another boat. Great video, be safe.

@bushnerdbilly 3 роки тому

I always put my motors in gear when trailering so the props don’t spin on the road.

@denniscordle2077 11 місяців тому

might want to unplug the trailer lights

@georgeetown4589 10 місяців тому

I know a North Dakota plate when I see one lol

@leesire 2 роки тому

Thank you! I wish my wife would do this. She hates boats.

@alanrichey4824 3 роки тому

Make sure your vehicle is in park and set your emergency brake

@EdGlez100 11 місяців тому

Do they require a license to drive your boat ??

@lestergeez4349 2 роки тому

You made it look easy. Good tips. I launched my boat the first time and somehow it flipped up in the air and smashed the skag or whatever it's called and damaged the bottom edge of the boat. What a rookie hack screwup!! Haha

@vSwampFox 3 роки тому

The always ever infamous professionalism of terms by all boaters .... "As long as the motor is peeing water, you're ok" .... ROFL!!!!

@oluwaseunajaja4117 2 роки тому

Why didn't I see this video before "messing up" my first solo boating experience.

@rms59 2 роки тому

As soon as you powered loaded that boat you broke a crap load of rules. Power loading is not allowed at state launches in CT. Thats why you find it easy.