DOCK IT LIKE A BOSS HOW TO

Because you have found your perfect level your boat will be no problem to load. Back in as close to the dock as possible, hop in your boat, adjust your trim to “trailer ” as well as trimming your kicker motor and drive your boat into place.

Dock your boat, tie your stern, then your bow (when leaving the dock untie your bow first then your stern). Your boat was already loaded so park your truck and your off.Īfter unlatching your boat step from your trailer onto your vessel and drive it off under power. Now simply walk down the dock and pull your stern line, tie it off. Walk along your trailer unclip your boat and safety chain. So we have backed in to the correct depth and we don’t want to get wet. As well as swift rivers, rocky river bars and 4×4 only access. Wind or no wind, steep ramps, changing tides and no dock are all thing I face alone. Not all are work days mind you, but all require time at the ramp. To meany fights between husbands and wives, fathers and sons or old friends happen because people can’t do this alone. Loading and un loading is a ONE person job.

Since you already know what the correct depth to back your trailer in, by knowing were the good water line on your trailer is, your almost home free.Īlways put your boat close to the dock so it’s one easy step from the dock to your boat. Now your ready to back in since you know what side your docking on and your ropes and fenders are in place. Pre adjust your fender ropes so they hang at the correct height! You will thank me for this. Place them on the side you prefer to dock on and do so before backing down the ramp.īefore I go on, make sure to check your boat plug! Don’t worry I will remind you again. Know what side is best for you and your boat. Next, every boat docks better on one side or there other do to things like kicker motors or down riggers or seating configuration. Make sure to have 2 ropes! A light breeze and one rope will make you very unpopular at your local boat ramp. That being said one long single rope tied to the bow will not do! This will cause a variety of problems. Every trailer will have a water line were it is easy to load and unload make sure you are aware of yours each one is different.Ī boat has a bow and a stern which require a bow line and a stern line.Do not remove your safety chain or come along strap from the bow until you are backed in and your vessel is afloat.Take time before you approach to unstrap your boat and trim your motor at the boat ramp.Make sure to have your boat loaded with all your equipment for the day before you back down the ramp.First let’s discuss some big No-No’s of boat ramp etiquette. I spend hours of my week at the boat ramp and I have seen it all.

DOCK IT LIKE A BOSS HOW TO

In this short “How To” I will discuss how to load and and unload your boat like a boss. It can set the tone for your trip and it can also end it before it begins. The boat ramp is a place that makes or brakes your day.

Dock it like a boss