Striper Seaswirl Series, Руководство пользователя

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BACKING A TRAILER
Practice backing with a trailer before you get into a confined launch
site. Get accustomed to using the 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. If the trailer needs to travel to the right, turn
the steering wheel to the left and vice versa (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. This includes removing tie-downs, securing loose gear, load-
ing personal gear, and making sure drain plugs are installed.
A Comment from Seaswirl: Before backing down the launch ramp,
disconnect the trailer wiring from towing vehicle to prevent short cir-
cuit if the wiring becomes submerged.
Have an individual at the launch ramp give you directions. Back slowly
down the ramp. Always remember to launch the boat at a right angle
to the shoreline. If launching from a trailer, tilt the outdrive up to avoid
damage.
When the boat’s transom is in several inches of water, stop the towing
vehicle. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, leave it in gear. If it
has an automatic transmission, shift to PARK. Turn off the engine and
set the parking brake. Place blocks behind the vehicle’s back wheels.
4.4
BACKING TO RIGHT
BACKING TO LEFT
FOLLOWING THRU TURN
FIGURE 4-3 BACKING A TRAILER
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