OK folks. Very interesting thread to say the least. I've been backing boat trailers now since I got my first rig in 1974. There are no short cuts to actually finding an empty parking lot and playing with it first hand - before hitting the ramp. The video was great by the way - especially for you younger folks that can twist their neck around and look at the trailer. For the past 20 years, arthritis hasn't allowed me to do that, so I use an alternate method. This is NOT unlike the video and I really appreciate FunBun for posting that video. Excellent job!

This is what I do:

Paramount - in my opinion - is to keep your hand(s) at BOTTOM of the steering wheel - just as the video says. This way, whichever direction you want the transom of your boat to move, turn the wheel in that direction and the transom of your boat will go that way. I guarantee it!

Next, make SMALL movements on the steering wheel. A little goes a long way in backing a trailer.

Finally, (and I thought this was going to be difficult, but it wasn't) use the side mirrors AND center mirror to back her down. This way I get a panoramic view of how the trailer is moving. In order to use the center mirror however, you HAVE TO keep the hatch open (SUV style) or the tail gate down (Pickups). Slow and steady with your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and you'll be amazed at how easy it can be.

Now....is this fool proof? NADA. Nothing is. Your worst enemy is YOU however; trying to hurry up because there are 3 other rigs behind you wanting to launch! Can be stressful and yes, you can screw up a time or two. But in time, as your confidence grows, you'll do just fine.

One final point: Get yourself prepared BEFORE attempting to back your boat down the ramp. Prepping your boat ahead of the actual launch can go a long way in keeping tempers cool and making the experience enjoyable. Nothing worst than having the guy ahead of you start putting fishing equipment, nets and gear into the boat while he is ON the ramp! PLEASE don't do this!

My 2 cents.