| It is important to choose the proper trailer for a | | | | must be greater than the combined weight of the |
| boat as more damage can be done to a boat by | | | | boat, motor, and equipment. The rented tow |
| the stresses of road travel than by normal | | | | vehicle must be capable of handling the weight of |
| operation. | | | | the trailer, boat, equipment, as well as the weight |
| A boat hull is perfectly designed so as to be | | | | of the passengers and equipment that will be |
| supported evenly by water. So, while transporting | | | | carried inside. |
| on a trailer, the boat should be supported | | | | When launching the boat, keep the rear wheels of |
| structurally as evenly across the hull as possible. | | | | the trailer vehicle out of the water, to ensure that |
| This allows for even distribution of the weight of | | | | the exhaust is out of the water. It is smart to |
| the hull, engine and equipment. The trailer should | | | | ensure someone else on shore is holding the lines |
| be long enough to support the whole length of | | | | attached to the boat. Lower the motor, start the |
| the hull as well as short enough to allow the lower | | | | boat motor and make sure water is passing |
| unit of the boats engine to extend freely. | | | | through the engine cooling system, then release |
| It is important for the rollers and bolsters must | | | | the winch and disconnect the line from the bow |
| be kept in good condition to prevent scratching | | | | when the boat operator is ready. The boat is |
| and gouging of the hull. Adjust the tie-downs and | | | | ready to be launched with a light shove or by |
| lower unit supports properly to prevent the boat | | | | backing off the trailer under power. |
| from bouncing on the trailer. Secure the bow eye | | | | Some of the trailers are built of aluminum and are |
| on the boat with a rope, chain or turnbuckle in | | | | of a sturdy quality. These can be rented, instead |
| addition to the winch cable. It might be a safer | | | | of bought when required. Some of the trailers |
| option to tie additional straps across the beam of | | | | cannot be used to transport pontoons over long |
| the boat. | | | | distances. Please inquire before renting a trailing |
| It should be noted that the capacity of the trailer | | | | truck. |