
CHAPTER 10: TRAILERING 10-3
Sport Boat Owner’s Manual
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Convertible tops and detachable windshields are not designed to stay on boats
at highway speeds. Before towing, take down the convertible top, side cur-
tains, back cover and detachable windshield if so equipped.
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Carry a spare tire for both your trailer and your towing vehicle along with suf-
ficient tools to change them.
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Consult the engine operator’s manual for engine related trailering precautions.
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On extended trips, carry spare wheel bearings, seals, and races.
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While traveling, check the wheel hubs every time you stop for gas or refresh-
ments. If the hub feels abnormally hot, the bearing should be inspected before
continuing your trip.
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When rounding turns on high-
ways or streets, do not cut
corners. Also, go slow over
railroad tracks.
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Outboard motors should be
tied in place so they will not
tilt or turn due to road shock.
Continuous road shocks may
fatigue the boat steering
system.
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Before backing your trailer
into water, disconnect the light
plug from the towing vehicle
to reduce the likelihood of
blowing out lights when they
become submerged.
Backing Up Trailers
If you have never towed a trailer
before, take the time to practice back-
ing your trailer before using it for the
first time. Follow these guidelines
when backing:
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Back slowly and make small
steering adjustments.
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Turn the car wheels in the oppo-
site direction you want the trailer
to go.
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After the trailer begins moving,
turn the car to follow it.
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Have a second person assist you
with hand signals.
KC-1731
TRAILER PATH
BACKING TO RIGHT
KC-1761
BACKING TO LEFT
FOLLOWING THRU TURN