Boston Whaler 37 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Boat O p eration Section 2
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When maneuvering on streets or highways, always
remember that the boat and trailer have at least doubled
the effect ive length and weight of your tow vehicl e. F ollow
these guidelines when towing:
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Always use co mmon sense when trailering a boat
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Operate your tow vehicl e well within the existing
traffic regulations
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P ay cl ose attention to road and weather co nditions
• Always avoid traffic situations where rapid
acce leration or dece leration is req uired
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D ouble the standard following distance for your
vehicl e speed
• Always be aware of traffic conditions around you
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Identify any possible “ blind spots” behind or on
either side of your trailer
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P lan ahead and ch eck your mirrors ca refully when
ch anging lanes, stopping, or turning
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Always signal your intentions well in advance of a
lane ch ange or a turn
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M ake very wide turns. Y our trailer will not follow
the path of your tow vehicl e tires
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S top periodica lly to ch eck the co ndition of the
trailer, boat, and tow vehicl e