Launching Your Boat - Tips to be a boat ramp champ

Launching Your Boat - Tips to be a boat ramp champ including a checklist to help you launch a boat. New boater? Get your boat ready for the boat ramp and ready for boating season. Before you head down to the boat launch or go out on the water for the first time this season make sure you're ready so that you're a champ at the boat ramp!
If you're a new boater and you're heading down to the boat ramp for the first time, or you're looking to see if you've remembered everything. Avoid potential headaches and frustration at your boat launching ramp by making sure you and your vessel are ready. I'll walk you through the steps to make sure you're ready at the ramp for a successful launch. What to look for and do to reduce common boat launch headaches! If your boat has been out of the water for a while, these steps will help make sure you aren't sunk or having a bad day at the boat ramp!
If you're a new boat owner or just need to review, this video has boat launching tips, and a checklist to review before you take your boat on the water for the day or set it in the marina for boating season.
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Timestamps for boating season and boat ramp/boat launch check list:
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Shout out to Dangar Marine CZcams Channel
01:12 - Benefits of a check list before launching our boats
02:03 - I launched my boat today
02:50 - Have your boat paperwork in order
03:52 - Check your boat hull
04:22 - Check your boat batteries
05:03 - Fuel, fuel system, oil, and oiling
06:12 - Steering, controls, shifter, tilt/trim
06:46 - Engine, visual inspection, running with water
08:08 - Gauges, switches and electronics
08:36 - Let there be lights
08:52 - Safety gear, horn, life vests, radio, etc.
09:26 - Drain plug, bilge pump
11:49 - Fittings, hardware, cleats, railings and brackets
and don't forget - ropes, fenders, tools, spares, beverages and accessories!
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