Boat Loading Videos
Here are a couple of our boat loading videos and our customers boat loading videos. These are example boat loading videos of how well the Drotto works with a V hull front boat. The 2 particular boat trailer setups in these boat launch videos are an Alumacraft boat with a Shoreland’r trailer and a Ranger boat with a Ranger Trail trailer. The boat latch works on many many types of V hull front boat and trailer setups. The boat latch is NOT LIMITED to the the models shown here.
Single Person or 2 Person Boat Loading
Extreme Wind and Current Conditions
After a number of customer requests for an extreme boat loading video. We decided to take the latch out in 40 degree weather, 30 mph winds and flood gates wide open current. We loaded 4 times without a problem and on the 5th he finally missed in order to give customers a “what if I miss” scenario. You will notice it basically loads the same way in calm weather or extreme.
Description of the Head to Head Comparison
Boat Loading Videos Recap
Based on 249 reviews
Frank Dohman
13:28 06 Oct 21
Great product! Well made, FAST shipping
Jason Bragg
12:35 26 Sep 21
This Drotto catch and release latch is great. I ordered it and it said 10-14 days to ship. Good deal. The next day, I received an email from Boat2Trailer that my order had been shipped. I received the package the day after. Item was as described and very easy to install. Works flawlessly and I am very happy with this product. I installed it on a 2018 Bass Tracker 190. This thing really cuts down time on the ramp loading up. I’d recommend this product to anyone who has a boat/trailer that is compatible with this. Two thumbs up.
Cave Tech
15:18 23 Sep 21
Drotto Latch Large Model: Well made product. Would recommend. Did have one concern. After ordering I saw where their website required that you wait 30 days for delivery before contacting them. I almost canceled the order when I saw this. In today’s world, if the items in stock when you order, if you haven't received it in 10 days, that's a problem. However, the item shipped the next day and I received it just a few days later. The actual buying experience was excellent and would buy from them again.
Gerry Apanowicz
23:44 19 Sep 21
Virgil Helmin
21:32 18 Sep 21
Geoff Fatkins
15:43 15 Sep 21
Works flawlessly!! I will always have one on my boat trailer
George Metz
12:08 14 Sep 21
Just as the video(s) depict.Installation time was about 10 minutes.I have always launched and retrieved my 24' Crownline alone and have gotten rather good at it over the years. The Drotto has cut the time, but more importantly, it has made it dramatically easier. As I physically age, this is becoming more important with a solo launch and retrieve.Of course, I like the American made factor, it is a quality unit.Additionally, the order process was easy, I was kept informed during the cycle and the product came before its estimated arrival.
David Shick
17:41 10 Sep 21
GREAT PRODUCT! EASY INSTALL. FAST SHIPPING. EASY TO LOAD AND UNLOAD MY BOAT. I AM SMOOTHER AND FASTER THAN ANYONE AT THE RAMP. THANKS FOR MAKING MY LIFE EASIER. DAVE
S Phalen
23:34 09 Sep 21
Very easy to install, adjust and works fantastic.
Al Piscopo
20:36 06 Sep 21
Love this product. I have a 2020 Lund Impact 1775. ShorLandr Trailer with composite bunks. This unit installed with ease. No issues. Completed the installation at the launch in minutes. Recovered the boat on the very first try and the Drotto worked as promised. Once recovered I found I had to move the winch tower forward 3". So we backed the boat back into the water at launch. Pulled the rope and she was free. No more wet feet. Moved the winch forward and recovered again - Perfectly! She was on the trailer perfectly aligned with the end of the bunks. I trailed the boat to NY State to one of the Finger Lakes and the latch held for a 600 Mile round trip. Higly recoomend this product. Installation was as described. Easy to use - no brainer! Very well built. Made in the USA. Thank you Drotto and good luck and success.
KC Lane
22:13 29 Aug 21
Excellent product. Took the issues away that my 21’ G3 had while loading due to it’s almost vertical V shaped hull.
thomas kroll
11:35 25 Aug 21
very good investment as we get older we need to be smarter! works as it should. lot safer. no need to get wet feet any more!
Tony Hartman
14:08 18 Aug 21
Works as designed. Seams to be operating as expected. Just concerned about how long it will hold. I had to modify my trailer bow stop. It’s a double roller type. I modified it to a single roller for Droto to work properly. I’m also concerned with how much weight it’s holding while on my steep boat ramp with a roller trailer. Works great as it is though
Eric Powell
15:29 16 Aug 21
I love it I had to wait a little longer for it to arrive to me then I excepted,But once I got it super easy install and it works great the very best purchase for my trailer ever made now I need y’all to build one for pontoon boats lol makes loading a boat so easy.
larry stone
06:41 14 Aug 21
I fish a lot by myself and loading my boat is as easy as easy. I don’t use it to unload because I have the ultera self deploy trolling motor. With that said what I use it for is worth every dime.
