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ports for tightness. Check wheel bearings
frequently for sufficient grease.
8. Check local and state la ws for any additional
requirements for trailer s.
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. T ake some-
one with you who knows how to back a trailer .
Backing a trailer wor ks the opposite of backing
a car (Figure 6.3) . If the trailer needs to tra vel
to the right, tur n the steering wheel to the left
and vice ver sa. Do not tur n the wheel too far or
oversteer. Turn the wheel gradually until you get
the feel of safe backing .
If you do not ha ve experience in backing up with
a trailer, practice! T ake 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, sta y to one side
and watch a couple of launchings to notice an y
problems on the ramp and the effects of the
wind and the cur rent 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 fender s.
4. Disconnecting the trailer lights from the car .
NOTE: If you have a bunk trailer, the boat’s tran-
som must be deeper than se veral inches in the
water before launching .
Here are some tips to remember when putting
your boat in the w ater:
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 mo vement to the
left is required, tur n the steering wheel to
the right. Alw ays remember to launch your
boat at a right angle to the shoreline.
2. Before backing your boat down the launch
ramp:
• Remove all ster n tie-downs.
• Properly secure all loose gear .
• Inventory your safety equipment.
• Load all per sonal gear.
• Lock winch and trailer unit.
• Disconnect trailer wiring from towing
vehicle to pre vent short circuits caused
by submer sion.
4. If launching from a trailer , tilt the ster n drive
or outboard motor up to the high tilt trailer
position to a void damage during the launch.
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BACKING TO RIGHT
BACKING TO LEFT
FOLLOWING THRU TURN
FIGURE 6.3 BA CKING A TRAILER
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