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ports for tightness. Check wheel bearings

frequently for sufficient grease.

8. Check local and state laws for any addi-

tional requirements for trailers.

BACKING 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 some-

one with you who knows how to back a trailer.

Backing a trailer works the opposite of backing

a car (Figure 13.3). If the trailer needs to travel

to the right, turn the steering wheel to the left

and vice versa. Do not turn the wheel too far or

oversteer. Turn the wheel gradually until you get

the feel of safe backing.

If you do not have experience in backing up with

a trailer, practice! Take your trailer to an open

area and master using it before you and your

boat get into a confined public or private launch

site.

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 com-

mon courtesy to prepare the boat for launching

away from the ramp. This preparation includes:

1. Checking that the bilge drain plug is in

place.

2. Removing any trailering tie-downs from the

boat.

3. Attaching the docking lines and fenders.

4. Disconnecting the trailer lights from the car.

NOTE: If you have a bunk trailer, the boat’s tran-

som must be deeper than several inches in the

water before launching.

Here are some tips to remember when putting

your boat in the water:

1. Have an individual at the launch ramp give

you directions. Back slowly down the ramp.

If the trailer needs to be maneuvered to the

right, turn the towing vehicle’s steering

wheel to the left. If trailer movement to the

left is required, turn the steering wheel to

the right. Always remember to launch your

boat at a right angle to the shoreline.

2. 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.

• Disconnect trailer wiring from towing

vehicle to prevent short circuits caused

by submersion.

4. If launching from a trailer, tilt the stern drive

or outboard motor up to the high tilt trailer

position to avoid damage during the launch.

13-3

BACKING TO RIGHT

BACKING TO LEFT

FOLLOWING THRU TURN

FIGURE 13.3 BACKING A TRAILER

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