I'm almost always by myself when launching so I tie the bow rope to the truck and back down until the boat floats off the trailer, then pull forward out from under it. I never get out until the boat is floating free. If it's steep I do it in 4wd.
Of course my boat is aluminum. Some of these really heavy fiberglass boats may handle quite differently.
Of course my boat is aluminum. Some of these really heavy fiberglass boats may handle quite differently.