Looking for help launching boat

fatlazyless · 05-10-2021, 03:44 PM

Short trailers react quicker than long trailers to a turn on the steering wheel while backing.

Some helpful hints:

- Most problems stem from over-steering or turning the steering wheel too far.

- Back up at a very low speed and just make tiny, small steering wheel adjustments while keeping an eye on everything using all three rear view mirrors.

- Every boat launch maneuver should include at least one stop - get out - & look about half way close to launch ramp before proceeding down the ramp.

For extra safety use two plastic wheel chocks (two/$7.00) to brace the two rear wheels of the car/pickup while you are positioned below it and unloading/loading the trailer boat winch.
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05-10-2021, 03:44 PM	#10
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,788 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	...... some helpful hints Short trailers react quicker than long trailers to a turn on the steering wheel while backing. Some helpful hints: - Most problems stem from over-steering or turning the steering wheel too far. - Back up at a very low speed and just make tiny, small steering wheel adjustments while keeping an eye on everything using all three rear view mirrors. - Every boat launch maneuver should include at least one stop - get out - & look about half way close to launch ramp before proceeding down the ramp. For extra safety use two plastic wheel chocks (two/$7.00) to brace the two rear wheels of the car/pickup while you are positioned below it and unloading/loading the trailer boat winch. . __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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