How To Back Your Boat Down a Ramp *2 WAYS* Launch The RIGHT Way

How To Back Your Boat Down a Ramp 2 WAYS Launch The RIGHT Way

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How To Back Your Boat Down a Ramp 2 WAYS Launch The RIGHT Way
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Whether you call it splashing your boat, launching your boat, or backing your boat down a ramp...we know it can ALL be intimidating. In this video we give you the steps we use to correctly back your boat down a ramp. We take the time to show you how to splash your boat when you have the ability to set up your truck and your trailer perfectly straight in front of the ramp AND we give some tips on backing your boat down a ramp that might have some tight spaces and tough turns. We hope this tips are helpful to you!
STEP 1: LOAD YOUR BOAT (fishing gear, coolers, life jackets etc.)
STEP 2: PLUG YOUR BOAT AND REMOVE STRAPS (do NOT remove winch strap)
STEP 3: BACK TRAILER DOWN RAMP
STEP 4: START YOUR MOTORS
STEP 5: REMOVE SAFETY CHAIN AND WINCH STRAP
STEP 6: REVERSE BOAT OFF TRAILER
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@dmarine0311 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Amanda talking over Emily several times in this video is probably a twin thing. I still get nervous when people are watching and waiting for you to dock or load up the boat.

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

It can definitely be annoying when people “people watch” but don’t let it get to you. They’re probably watching because they can’t do it themselves 😆

@anthonylalli8042 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes in your expressions to edify with stressed importance, you have tears in the tone of your voices ----- it promotes genuine sincerity. Lots of good things here, Thank You Ladies.

@aproctor1968 2 жыл бұрын

To your checklist you might add (based on my experience of missing things): 1A: Have dock lines attached to cleats if you will need to tie up after launching. Bumpers as well if your ramp does not have good padding. 3A: Make sure your bilge pump is not running like crazy after the transom enters the water (i.e. you forgot step 2). 4A: Make sure your telltale is running (the engine is expelling water which proves the impeller is pulling in water and your engine is cooling). Tight lines!

@PowerstrokeSynd 2 жыл бұрын

There about 50k people in South Florida that need to watch this. Always use the bottom of the steering wheel. You turn it left, trailer goes left, you turn it right, trailer goes right. Also, you girls have my truck!

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@macking104 2 жыл бұрын

if they watched this video then two you tubers at Black Point marina would go broke!

@keithscudder7136 Жыл бұрын

@@macking104 Steve, What would happen to the Chit Show ! ? :) Have a nice Day

@sumphat1 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! But in this one case there is a better way to back up with a trailer. As a former truck driver and truck driver trainer I used and taught backing skills A LOT. The method of putting your hands at the bottom of the steering wheel and turning right to go left is what drivers Ed teachers have used for decades and works good for occasional use. Truck drivers are trained to put their hands at 3 and 9, never move either hand past the 12 position. Use your mirrors, do NOT look over your shoulder. Turn the steering wheel toward the mirror with too much trailer in it. You want your trailer to angle (jack) to the right (off side) turn your wheel to the left because you want less trailer on your left. Then to straighten out (chase) your trailer turn your wheel to the right, the side with too much trailer. If you run out of road of course you may pull forward to get straight too. It helps if you think of pushing the trailer rather than backing with a trailer. Try it, it works. In trucking we have a couple basic rules about backing... First rule is don't....lol Second is G.O.A.L. Get Out And Look. Keep making these fantastic videos!

@BStavFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, Gale Force Girls!! Great video, especially for beginners. I saw some viewers offers suggestions. Best one is to have dock lines ready to go, especially if you're launching solo! Keep the amazing videos coming! I'm 51 years old and learn a TON from you two Captains!! Tight lines, ladies!!

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@richardbierman16 Жыл бұрын

Great video, again! Ha, and yes I was "that guy" many years ago who didn't plug the boat, a duck boat on a cold dark December morning on the Illinois River. The upside is you never make that mistake again.

@tuppas 2 жыл бұрын

I checked all your videos and then I noticed I never subscribed. your videos are amazing. you taught me a lot in the past year

@thomwatkins3924 2 жыл бұрын

Yall are great and I enjoy your videos. Found this one distracting at times when Emily was getting talked over. At the beginning I thought I was getting voice over from some other video.

@LilBethy 2 ай бұрын

You two are FANTASTIC, you should do a in person school in haulover, they need help down there lol

@davidparizek6741 2 жыл бұрын

Luv the bloopers part of the videos keep this part the videos 👍

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@robertaustin6731 2 жыл бұрын

Grat video as always. Can't wait to see the tragger in action.

@stuartgroom3895 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff. Informative, concise and thorough. I am taking delivery of my first boat next week and working my way through your videos which are absolutely fantastic. Thanks.

@tommyrq180 2 жыл бұрын

I put the truck in four wheel drive at the ramp before backing down. Many ramps are slippery and if your back tires spin or the trailer goes off the end of the concrete you’re in a tough spot.

@matalle 3 ай бұрын

Good tip about waiting to take the strap off! I watched a guy back down the ramp without the strap connected - when he slammed on the brakes the entire boat slid off the trailer and onto the ramp. Looked a like a brand new bass boat too! Ughh!

@GaleForceTwins 2 ай бұрын

That sounds terrible 😞

@sailinslim402 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! It was 9:30 on a Sunday night. Rain was moving in and we were the last ones off the river. My mostly drunk best friend puts his wet dog in my idling truck and goes to help me as I strap down the boat.......Nervous little paws and door locks do not mix.

@ericdavi1231 2 жыл бұрын

Short trailers are harder to back, not bad!

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

They definitely are!

@lakemichiganboatingwithkjr7508 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I like that you talk in more general terms. It can be hard to explain backing because people don't always understand, but this video makes it easier to get. Keep up the videos. Your instructional ones are well explained

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!!!

@BillDeWeese 2 жыл бұрын

Great. Hopefully lots of folks watch this. Looks like a beautiful day at Markham Park. So, for me, once my trailer wheels are wet, I stop, get out, walk back, remove the safety chain and unwind the winch strap about 1-2' and reengage the winch rachet. Then as you continue to back in the boat will float (and tell you it's ready) and it still is connected. There are ramp grades where keeping the strap and chain on can stress and as you demonstrate you have a lot of stress on that strap. If you give it some slack and reengage the rachet so it won't pay out any more strap, it's stress free. The other big piece of advice for new boaters who will trailer and ramp. Don't go straight to the ramp. Go to a vacant parking lot, set up some 5gal buckets as cones and practice all that backing up in a simpler less busy environment. Lastly, you will always encounter jerks and know-it-alls at the ramp. NEVER let anyone rush you at the ramp. It's a great way and a great place to make mistakes that can cost thousands of dollars, so never let anyone rush you. Great video! Hopefully you are off to catch some Peacock bass.

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Very true. People will rush you at ramps and it’s so important not to let that get to you. We definitely had some guys asking us to hurry up while filming this video!

@toddgorski7854 2 жыл бұрын

I usually launch alone, and this is exactly what I do. A couple of feet of slack and the moment you see the boat starts to float you are in deep enough. The boat will never lift the truck causing it to float away and it is quick and easy.

@respthep1 2 жыл бұрын

New first time boat owner. 2020 key west fs 239! So Glad I found your channel!

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the boat!! We are so glad we can help :) welcome to our channel

@aaahtex902 2 жыл бұрын

**I LOVE THE FORCE TWINS!!!**

@caseykelso1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🍸. Can you kids put bloopers in more of your videos like this one , there so cool, we love them and it shows us the mechanics of making vids😉

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 we are working on keeping the bloopers in!

@LivinSalty 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! I was taught to turn around and look at the trailer when backing up so it was cool to see someone do it with the mirrors!

@davidgudger386 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always ladies. The only thing I will add is never EVER start backing into a tight ramp/space when your trailer is angled away from your target. Backing when your trailer is angled away from your target will only reinforce a bad angle, cause you to overcorrect and put you ‘behind’ on your target. Don’t be afraid to pull up another 10, 20 or 50 feet to at least get straight and ideally get a little angle towards your ramp/space. Keep your lines tight out there! 🎣

@QSSCEO 2 жыл бұрын

You gals are great. Always good constructive useful content. Good info for every boater. #1 rule...stage your boat before pulling up to the ramp. Nothing bugs me more than someone hogging up the ramp loading up after the fact. Love your channel. 😊

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@aaronredacted6377 2 жыл бұрын

This needs to be on the boating safety exam ;)

@fjtexas144 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video ladies, did not read all the comments, apologies if this is a duplicate...When you go to release your strap, have the person in the boat put the motor in gear with a little throttle to hold the boat against the bow stop. This will reduce the likelihood of a winch handle incident when you reverse the winch and unhook the strap from the bow eye.

@rivasoutdooradventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Lots of these Miami boaters need to watch this! You guys make it fun and educational and prove how things are possible with practice and patience. Plus it’s always nice for us girls to show the boys how it’s done 😁

@domenicnapolitano3679 Ай бұрын

Great video nice trick with the hands, simple but effective.

@Adventuregirl96 2 жыл бұрын

Good information that people need to watch when they want to learn how to launch a boat. Including my father who once launched a Hobie with the drain plugs open.

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

It happens to the best of us 🙃

@davidhopson9802 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ladies for new boat and trailer owners. God bless 🙏🙏 love y'all

@pavlin7327 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Perfect for those new to boating. Would be great if you film a video on what is a good starter boat and how to select one. Thanks, great job as usual!

@mikenc4731 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, super helpful video for us trailer-challenged people!

@drhambone1598 2 жыл бұрын

excellent information for first time boaters, ya'll did a great job

@mnb5404 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! And compliments on the ford truck! Love mine!!

@gpa7069 2 жыл бұрын

First and foremost, you girls are awesome. Second, I would suggest getting an OB motor prop that supports the motor to the trailer. Driving down the road with the motor lifted using the transom as a support could cause some unwanted stress on it if you drive down some rough roads. Just my opinion.

@Felix-qz9cy 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job girls

@FFSkippy 2 жыл бұрын

Another great helpful video.

@kjohnson7170 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work ya'll!!! Great video!!!

@ChadHughes_Rate_Ride_DIY 2 жыл бұрын

You'll love that traeger!

@refsa01 2 жыл бұрын

Only 20% of boat owners can back up a boat like you guys , my co captain was my six year old grand daughter and she was amazing ,course the boat was a 16 center console saltwater but she was very good at it. This video is great and everyone should practice, thanks guys .Rockport, tx 🤠👍

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊🐟 your granddaughter sounds awesome!

@ElizabethGonzalez-vz2wz 2 жыл бұрын

@@GaleForceTwins Bc

@mommy0356 2 жыл бұрын

Video was very helpful. Thank you

@kateskrmetta2022 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so ready for next vid

@TheArchangel38401 2 жыл бұрын

"THIS" needs too be *The Most Watched Video* on the "TUBE" People , pay attention, launching a boat/skiff is not difficult. Thank you Captains....

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@ajmobilemastertechniciannu9427 2 жыл бұрын

Very good info thanks ,you girls are great very smart as well.

@sermore77 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@ananyabilimale 2 жыл бұрын

This was so cool! Would love to see a video on how the boat is loaded onto the trailer ... Imagining that to be complicated ...

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@nathanbeckfield4663 2 жыл бұрын

You can always tell the ppl that know what they are doing at the ramp..I know ppl have to start somewhere but if its your 1st time go practice in a big parking lot with cones to get use to your trailer and truck backing up...I've actually backed in someone's boat for them before...lol

@shinaiandbogu 2 жыл бұрын

So cool you guys alway have a partner to help each other. Lunching and retrieving our boats at boat ramps alone is a pain.... :)

@Bigfishfun333 Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@michgorscarlett3646 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@jonathanneethling 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! When reversing it’s important to remember that slow is fast. Small movements and know your jack knife point with the trailer. And don’t be afraid to straighten out. If your boat is prepped beforehand, then most people will have patience for a newbie

@EmmaDee Жыл бұрын

Sadly too many people aren’t nice when new folks are trying to learn. Also, if I may make a suggestion, DO NOT LEARN FROM YOUR SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER!! Get a friend, cousin, a damn stranger because it’s so much less stressful. 😂😂

@Truthhurts808 Жыл бұрын

You guys are so fun to watch and learn although I don’t think I will be doing any of those things. 👍

@gaby2875 5 ай бұрын

and hot too! 😇

@lukefarmer5391 10 ай бұрын

Best advise on steering and backing. I drove commercial truck and trailer and that is how I was taught.

@GaleForceTwins 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you for watching!

@jamesblanton3744 2 жыл бұрын

Next how to properly load a boat back on the trailer and ramp edict

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely!!

@jeromejccheung7032 2 жыл бұрын

That Truck is loaded!! New video coming about that 🤣😂

@alejamor28 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!! I suffer at the boat ramp lol very helpful video 👍🏼

@EmmaDee Жыл бұрын

I can load and unload the boat well enough but when rude people are being rude, it makes me so nervous. I would never do anyone that way, I’d offer to help them. When I had my midlife crisis, I was so stupid and bought a Moomba. I was a nervous wreck with that boat and preferred to load or unload it myself. My point is, can’t tell how many times I oversteered, choked by overthinking the situation, and it takes practice.

@cslider 2 жыл бұрын

@ 1:30, that is a big boat to be launching at Markham. Love that Hewes though!

@jonpeterson7133 Ай бұрын

Awesome idea for a channel. Well done!

@GaleForceTwins Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ddn79 2 жыл бұрын

Next video, How to load a boat onto a trailer. And it should be played at Black Point Park and Marina. lol

@keithscudder7136 Жыл бұрын

And we'll let Alfred tape it for the Chit Show !

@regularguy8592 2 жыл бұрын

you two girls are always very helpful even to a already know it all old man like me lol

@forddon 2 жыл бұрын

One thing you didn't mention was unplugging the trailer wiring, maybe this isn't an issue anymore but with older trucks it's pretty important

@masonbrigman9334 2 жыл бұрын

It would be cool if you could do a video on the top five best fish to eat in Florida and it would be even battery if you could try to catch and show how

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea :)

@timlange531 2 жыл бұрын

This is way too calm! How do you expect to get on a KZfaq boat ramp fail video?? :-)

@sailfocus 2 жыл бұрын

How do you reduce the impact of the rollers on the bow as you back the boat into the water?

@carpediem4179 2 жыл бұрын

I am from the netherlands but i like you two sisters, so much relax entertainment, good easy ecplanscion, my complements beautiful twins

@scottmarkham9466 2 жыл бұрын

At the ramp you can unhook your boat from the strap and chain. All you have to do is take a longer mooring line and attach to a dock cleat ,then drop the boat in the water. The mooring line let's the boat slide off the trailer and keeps the boat at the dock !

@bobmccoy4652 2 жыл бұрын

Feel free to practice backing up your trailer in an empty parking lot (high school on the weekend, or church on Saturday) get used to backing up It’s better to Get Out And Look than deal with problems because you didn’t

@nldmaster Жыл бұрын

Here's another tip for backing. Look at where the trailer is pointed (wheels or whatever). That is where it will go. Adjust accordingly.

@hidanberaufishing1787 2 жыл бұрын

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@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel!! Thank you for watching 😁

@hidanberaufishing1787 2 жыл бұрын

@@GaleForceTwins I'm a new user, help me to be like you ❤️❤️❤️😍

@EmmaDee Жыл бұрын

@@hidanberaufishing1787 you have to work hard to get your own followers. It’s not kind to try to steal from others.

@jimmyw9171 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, but if at all possible, never back in on the blind side. Always if you can back in from the drivers side. I have even made a circle in order to back in from the drivers side.

@Kapnwill 2 жыл бұрын

Very smart to cover your tag girls. Pro move.

@korylanham1757 2 жыл бұрын

noooo don't go fishing and leave the traeger in the back of the rig! Lol great video thanks !!

@budrome4247 2 жыл бұрын

Great instruction as always. My suggestion is to learn to NOT look over your shoulder out the back window. Rely on your mirrors and some on the vid screen. Helpful when you’re 20something, critical when your 70 something neck don’t do the owl thing no more. 🤪

@patrickfisherman4335 2 жыл бұрын

The “My Wedge” support is supposed to be on the port side

@balamont1150 2 жыл бұрын

Advanced Pro-Tip: Once you line up your truck and trailer to back down the ramp, PUT YOUR TRUCK IN NEUTRAL, ease off the brake, and let the weight of the boat and trailer back itself and pull your truck STRAIGHT DOWN THE RAMP! Try this, you’ll barely even have to touch the steering wheel and you will look like a badass at the ramp! The Internet has provided, You are welcome!!

@JupiterMoJo 2 жыл бұрын

Good job ladies! Some ramps, high tide is just easier to launch and pick up if timing works.

@robertsawa3407 2 жыл бұрын

Lowering the tailgate lets you see the trailer much better, along with taking junk out of the truck bed.

@holisecleveland2859 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely Ladies, may I suggest a simple step to add to your list when backing up? Place one hand, which ever one that you are comfortable with, at the bottom of your steering wheel. Now while backing if the back of the boat needs to go right move tour hand slightly to the right, of left then slightly to the left. The more you use this method the easier it will be the guide your trailer where you want it to go.

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

We talk about keeping your hands upside down at around 5:45 in the video ☺️

@donaldhalstead3065 Жыл бұрын

you forgot the lights on trailer unplug the lights will help keep the lights from heating up and sucking water in the lights.

@christophera.turner3394 2 жыл бұрын

Best Captains ever!!!!

@MK-vc7uf 2 жыл бұрын

What if you are running solo?

@TundraTalk76 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I naturally became an expert at the ramps(loading, unloading and docking). I have helped countless people and somehow my name is getting around and most of the people at the Ramps know who I am. Most try and tip me, I never accept but there are few people that made it clear that I must take it - lol! I got a lot of hugs from guys wives and handshakes. 😂

@salehali2997 2 жыл бұрын

Wow nice

@manuelfajardo7767 2 жыл бұрын

At what step do you put your dog first mate into the boat? Manny F.

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

😆 she gets in after the boat is at the dock or before it gets splashed

@jlions1981 Жыл бұрын

It would more realistic if you had a excited dog in the cab with you.

@AlThePal78 11 ай бұрын

I need y'all to take me and my wife out. I mean I will bring my own boat but y'all be there with your own boat we need boaters. I took it out once lol but we want to go to the keys :)

@alexiscamacho4539 2 жыл бұрын

Where is that ramp?

@BrandonWatkins614 2 жыл бұрын

87% of people at my local ramp need to watch this video lol

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@zaybazby1116 2 жыл бұрын

😗

@sandramariesmith1600 Жыл бұрын

I wish they wouldn't talk over each other, it's hard to follow because it sounds like a bad audio

@samb7368 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! But it would be better if only one person was talking at a time.

@CRNFLK77 2 ай бұрын

Why?

@tss8478 2 жыл бұрын

Please put your content on RUMBLE

@GaleForceTwins 2 жыл бұрын

Working on it!! Have one video on there so far :)

@danielfisher7900 2 жыл бұрын

Lol Markham Park?

@MYOB990 Жыл бұрын

Nice to find a channel featuring two attractive young ladies that aren't pimping themselves out with gratuitous bikini thumbnails and video.

@kevinnascimento2697 2 жыл бұрын

you have to fix the word back in the description

@mynewsong9035 11 ай бұрын

ONLY NEED ONE PERSON TALKING ON THIS.

@A.Matt7 2 жыл бұрын

Your chains are not crossed!!!

@gaby2875 5 ай бұрын

Love your content, but many times you both talk at the same time; I'd keep an eye out to avoid that unless you're doing it on purpose for a specific reason.