TRAILERING
BACKING A TRAILER
If you do not have experience in backing up with a trailer,
practice backing with a trailer before you get into a
confined launch site. Get accustomed to using your trailer
in an open area. Take someone with you who knows how
to back a trailer. Backing a trailer works the opposite of
backing a car. A good practice is to grasp the steering
wheel at the bottom and turn the wheel in the direction you
want the boat to go. (Figure 4-3). Do not turn the wheel too
far or oversteer. Turn the wheel gradually until you get the
feel of safe backing.
LAUNCHING GUIDELINES
Before launching your boat, stay to one side and watch a
couple of launchings to notice any problems on the ramp
and the effects of the wind and the current on launching.
It’s a common courtesy to prepare the boat for launching
away from the ramp.
Here are some tips to remember when putting your boat in
the water:
1. Before backing your boat down the launch ramp:
• Remove all stern tie-downs.
• Properly secure all loose gear.
• Inventory your safety equipment.
• Load all personal gear.
• Lock winch and trailer unit.
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