Sailing beginners trailer sailor

In this rookie sailing of the article, I'd like to talk about towing the boat that most of us used to obtain our boats in the water. By a boat trailer as a means of entering the water is the sailing term "Trailer sailor" in mind. Trailer sailor is, what we are comrades!

The boat trailer is an important instrument in the United States is accessed by water that otherwise we could not! The boat trailer is thus an important element of our sailing team, in good condition and kept. The trailer wheels and tires must be in good condition without wear or excess of dry rot and must tire manufacturers correctly inflated after the recommendation.

Wheel bearings must be checked that they are in good shape and lubricated.

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Use cubes of fat in my sailboat trailer so I can easily add fat.

Tow hook should block easily in your vehicle's tow ball and safely tow. Also the safety chains must wait and not rusty or corroded through. And the connectors must be in good condition as well as. The pendant lights should work and can be easily checked connected to the towing vehicle. The boat winch must be in perfect working condition and the nylon strap must be checked and replaced if it shows signs of wear.

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Next, make sure that a chain winch had used strap next to the boat in case of breaks while driving on the road.

The stern or rear of the boat must be secured by means of a mechanism of heavy duty ratchet or a strong rope nylon strap, it is incidental in his sailboat or worse still to prevent even avoid dropping the trailer to hold. As soon as you connect trailer to the tow vehicle and before heading out to the highway, is a good idea for a last quick review to make sure that everything is in order.

Make a Visual inspection of the tyres in the rule, see that the lights are connected to the safety chains are secured and the problem is ensured for the start of the towing vehicle. Then I make sure that the sailboat in the arch with the winch and safety chain is together with the rear nylon as well as protected belt. I am also sure that the engine of the boat is secured and closes the hole in the gas cap. And check the mast, so as to see if it is secured to the boat.

For a few minutes for a final report on the trailer and the boat giving a piece of mind while towing the boat to your destination. It is also a good idea to keep and eye on the sailboat and trailer while driving, because anything can happen at any time.

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It is a good idea to carry a spare trailer tire, should you have one. This allows you to change a flat and not have to leave your sailing boat on the side of the road to pick up a replacement while.