TRAILERING AND LAUNCHING
© 2003-2018 Ken Cook Co.
SECTION
8
Bass l
8 - 9
BACKING UP
If you have never towed a trailer
before, take time to practice and
become comfortable with
backing up the boat and trailer.
Situations can arise in traffic, or
when launching, that will require
you to be able to back up the
trailer safely.
Follow these guidelines when
backing a trailer:
• Back slowly and make
small steering
adjustments.
• Turn the car wheels in
the direction opposite
where you want the trailer to go.
• After the trailer begins moving, turn the car to follow it.
• Have a second person assist you with audible and hand signals.
LAUNCHING
Before launching, inspect the launch ramp for any problems that may hinder
launching or make launching unsafe. Ramps can be slick and dangerous to drive or
walk on, and may have unseen drop-offs beneath the water that would pose a
safety hazard. Always be aware of water conditions and the effects of the wind
when launching.
Before launching, inspect the boat and trailer for damage. Do not launch if you
detect damage or find that the engine or propeller is not in good operating
condition. Have any repairs made before launching.
Use courtesy when preparing the boat for launching by preparing away from the
ramp on level ground before proceeding to the launch ramp.
When launching the boat on the trailer, have two or more people assist you. Since
all launches are different, the following procedures are intended as guidelines only:
• Verify that the vehicle’s brakes, including the parking brake, are in proper
working order.
• Make sure the trailer is securely fastened to the vehicle.
• Remove the boat cover, if equipped.
BACKING TO RIGHT
BACKING TO LEFT
FOLLOWING THRU TURN
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