When trailering alone........or not

[bgreene]

I frequently trailer alone - my tips being..........

1. Never rush.....back slowly, get out of your vehicle to confirm where your boat is in relation to the ramp, dock, and if far back enough.

2. Use long bow and stern dock lines ( especially the bow line ). This way, when you put the boat in yourself, you can hang onto the bow line, stay out of the water yourself, and tie it off to anything - even a high bulk head so you can then drive away to park the trailer.

3. Of course, whenever possible, put the boat in on the down current side of the dock - so the water current helps by pushing your boat against the dock, and not away from it !!
Funny how many people seem to overlook this simple fact, but it's very important.
If on a lake or other water way without current - the wind may serve the same way.

4. Never rush yourself ..... I repeat this because it's the key to safe dropping and retrieving at the dock. People rush.......and thats' when the danger/ accidents can start happening.

Be safe - too many accidents at boat ramps.