10 Tips for Better Towing
BoatingWorld.com--Towing a boat from one location to another opens up virtually unlimited boating
opportunities. While doing so can be a little intimidating to the novice, it’s not an overly
difficult skill to master. The following tips will help ensure your towing experience is a positive
and safe one.
TIP 1: Have a checklist. Many towing problems can be avoided if you take a couple of minutes to inspect a few key items before ever pulling out of your driveway. Compile a checklist of these items, and go through it before you leave. Your checklist should include such things as making sure all lights work properly, the hitchball is secure, all wheel nuts are tight, tire pressure is adequate (including the spare), the coupler is secure (running a bolt through the coupler hole will ensure it won’t pop open), the trailer jack is raised and locked in place, the trailer’s emergency brake cable (or breakaway cable) is connected to the tow vehicle, the safety chains are hooked up in a crisscross fashion, and the boat’s drive is tilted up and locked in trailering position. Read More..
