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release the safety chain
and winch strap
Have someone on land
holding them during launch
ensure that mooring lines
are attached
Launch boat
Pull trailer out of water and
away from the ramp.
Allow engine to warm up
at dock before getting
underway.
4. turning while towing
when towing your trailer, note that your trailer will
track a tighter turn than your towing vehicle. Make
sure that when making a left or right turn, your trailer
does not strike any obstruction such as trees, vehicles
or even people. Be sure to inspect where you will
be launching your boat. Appropriate speeds should
be utilized at all times when towing a trailer. when
reversing with a trailer, slower is always better.
tip:
Place your hand at the bottom of your steering
wheel while reversing. Move your hand in the direction
your want your boat to go.
View following diagrams for backing up a trailer.
Trailer path
Vehicle path
Backing up
to go left
with trailer
Backing up
to go right
with trailer
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