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DELPHIA POWER
YACHTS- Wet down the bunks
- If using a driver, have them slowly steer the vessel onto
the trailer - When you are satisfied the boat is centred on the trailer,
attach the winch strap - Shut off the engine and tilt it, or the outdrive, up and
winch the boat up to the bow stop - The boat must be properly centred on the trailer bunks
or rollers - if not, back off and re-centre the boat - Sometimes powering the boat onto the trailer may not
be possible for a number of reasons, especially if the
ramp is shallow and there is danger to the lower unit or
the effects of any prop wash - When pulling the boat onto the trailer with the bow
line, first centre the boat and with a steady pull, haul
the boat as far up the trailer as possible before attaching
the winch strap for the final pull - This, and the next few steps, you can accomplish solo
- When the boat is centred and firmly up against the bow
roller, lock the winch and attach the safety strap - Get back in the vehicle and return to the staging area to
complete your tie down and safety checks
For sailboats, consider removing the rudder before pulling
the boat up the ramp to prepare for taking down the mast. Make
sure the centre board is secure. Remember to look out for any
overhead wires or other obstacles.
As when launching, offer to assist others. One good turn
deserves another and you never know when you will need help.
Note:Before leaving the launch area, wash down the boat
and trailer being sure to remove all vegetation and aquatic life.
Empty all live wells. This will help ensure that you don’t trans-
port invasive species from one lake or water system to another.
Taking care of the environment is a responsibility we all share.
When you have left the launch ramp area, pull over after a
few minutes to check all your connections, tires, and bearings.
When you get home, detach and secure the trailer. Rinse the
boat down, especially after leaving salt water. Remove all loose
items and lock the coupler latch to prevent theft. Shut off fuel
lines. Raise the tongue to ensure proper drainage of the boat and
put the drain plug in a safe place. Finally, cover the boat so it is
ready for the next time out. •Much of this information came from years of personal
experience and my reading of Bruce W. Smiths’ The
Complete Guide to Trailering Your Boat, published by
International Marine/McGraw-Hill. This text is available
through the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, http://www.cps-
ecp.ca. It is the best and most complete text that I have
ever read on the subject of Trailering.