Boating is fun… we’ll show you how America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition 1Trailering Chapter 4 Section 14 Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Trailer Types Bunk – fixed, padded supports Roller – boat rests on rollers Single & multiple axles 2

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Trailer Tires Small wheels rotate faster Heavy loads 3 Pressure & condition are critical

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Bearing Protectors Water causes corrosion Positive seal created Keep hub packed with waterproof grease 4

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Safety Chains A backup to hitch ball 5 Always cross chains under tongue Insert S-hook from bottom of hole – not top

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Winches Loads boat on trailer Connect to eye on boat Beware cable tension Less tension with rollers Check for wear 6

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Wheel Jack Elevates tongue over ball Easier to couple & un-couple Keep lubricated 7

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Tie-Downs Braided straps Bow tie-down Transom tie-down Gunwale tie-down Ratchet to tighten 8

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Trailer Lights Connected to vehicle Must match vehicle lights Side markers required Meet state requirements Registration Inspection 9

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Tow Vehicle Powered to accommodate trailer Check vehicle specifications Extra cooling Heavy-duty brakes Wiring for trailer lights 10

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Hitch Systems Class of hitch based on tongue weight/load Adjust tongue weight by moving boat or axle Mounted to frame - preferred 11

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Trailer Operation 12 Hold your course when being passed Vehicle handles differently – acceleration, stopping, turning, passing Trailers tend to sway Use your mirrors Practice backing in parking lot Straighten vehicle-boat on ramp

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Launching Checklist Disconnect trailer lights Install drain plug Raise engine/remove supports Let bearings cool down Remove tie-down straps Install lines & fenders Keep vehicle tires out of water Set brakes on vehicle Release winch cable/launch Move boat away from ramp Move vehicle away from ramp 13 MOST IMPORTANT!

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Launching 14 Back Your Trailer into Water!

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Retrieving Put trailer bunks under water Align boat with trailer Connect winch cable & winch in Prepare for travel away from ramp Drain water, remove marine life 15

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Sailboat Trailering Travel with mast down & stowed Watch for power lines 16 Hey Jude

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Trailer Maintenance Inspect trailer after use Check cables, tie-downs, components Check tires, wheels, bearings, & lights Grease bearings as required Check for loose nuts, bolts, fittings Store trailer on level ground Elevate tongue so boat drains 17

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Theft Prevention 18 Store boat & trailer out of sight Secure / lock coupler Remove expensive electronics Cover your boat Remove keys Remove one trailer wheel Record all serial numbers and HIN Defend against theft:

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how End Section 14 19