3. Trailering Your Boat Flashcards
The safety chains of your trailer under the hitch should always be
Crossed
The widest boat you can trailer on most state roads is
8 feet
A bumper hitch is
Illegal in many states
The ball of a trailer hitch and the coupler on the trailer must
Matched for size
You should have brakes on your trailer if it is designed for a gross weight of
1500 or more
Many states require that boat trailers have
Chains
Lights
Licenses
Trailer light failure can be reduced by
Waterproof light
Mounting on high bracket
Unplug before launch
Which brakes work from a trailers momentum
Surge
When trailering, always take along
Spare tire
Jack
Spare bearings
How much load should be on the hitch to avoid fishtailing
10-15%
Winch lines for retrieving boats are made of
steel, polypropylene, webbing —- all of the above
Dry rot forms most often in
fresh water
It is easier to back a trailer if you place your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and then move your hand
in the direction you want the trailer to go.
You can increase the life of your trailer’s lights if you
mount them on a removable board,
keep them out of the water,
disconnect them before immersing them in the water.
all of the above.
Before you step the mast of a sailboat
check to see what is overhead.
Before leaving the dock
file a float plan with a friend or relative.
If you have too much weight on the hitch, it will cause
the front end of your automobile to lift up,
you to lose some steering control,
the automobile’s rear end to squat
all of the above
The advantage of tilt trailers is
you can usually keep the trailer’s wheels out of the water
When you buy a boat
keep launching problems in mind.
A flat-bottomed boat fits best on
a skid-type trailer.
While launching a boat
if at all possible, stay in your car with your foot on the brake.
When you buy a boat
keep launching problems in mind.
While launching a boat
if at all possible, stay in your car with your foot on the brake.
Zebra mussels have been found in
the Great Lakes,
the Mississippi River,
the Hudson River
All of the above
