[header] How to drive a bass boat [title] Launch your bass boat carefully. [step] If you're launching your boat from a vehicle trailer, make a plan beforehand and bring a friend or two to help. Slowly back the trailer into the water, then put your vehicle in park and apply the parking brake. 
Start the boat's motor once it's in the water, undo the winch hook on the trailer, and slowly back off and away from the trailer. Keep an eye on your surroundings at all times.