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Allow for the extra weight when slowing or stopping. It's going to take a longer distance to stop, so your following distance should be extended more than the one car length per 10 miles per hour. Also allow extra time to get moving (no jack rabbit starts) and allow enough distance when cornering.
Nova Bernier
Bret Cummings
Make sure the boat is secured to the trailer and that all lights are working. Do not use excessive speed, and avoid sudden stops or turns.
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What precaution should you take while towing trailered boat?
Make sure the boat is secured to the trailer and that all lights are working. Do not use excessive speed, and avoid sudden stops or turns.
What should you keep in mind when selecting a ball and coupler for towing your boat?
They must be the same size
What should an operator keep in mind when preparing a boat for Safe Towing?
An appropriate hitch and safety chains should be used
What should you keep in mind when selecting a ball hitch in a Coupler for towing your boat?
They must be the same size
In preparation to retrieve your vessel when should you pull into a launch lane?
The towing vehicle and trailer are at the boat ramp
A boat is towing two skiers at the same time How long should the tow lines be?
Same size
What should you keep in mind when selecting a ball hitch and coupler for towing your boat?
They must be the same size
A boat is towing two skiers at the same time how long should be towed lines be?
Same size
A boat is towing two skiers at the same time. How long should the tow lines be?
Same size
What should a pleasure boat meeting a ferry in transit or vessel in tow do?
Keep clear of the ferry or towing vessel.
What should a pleasure boat meeting a ferry in transit or a vessel in tow do?
Keep clear of the ferry or towing vessel.
Why is the tongue important when towing your boat?
The tongue of the boat trailer is the point where it hooks up to the hitch on the car. The length of the tongue is necessary to give some distance between the bow of the boat and the towing vehicle.
