Practical Seamanship / Boat Systems

Trailer recovery basics

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Trailer recovery basicsA trailer-recovery sequence: prepare lines and winch, align and approach slowly, use the winch and guides as designed, then secure the vessel and towing equipment before highway travel.1PREPARELINES + WINCH2ALIGN +APPROACH3WINCH +GUIDES4SECURE FORROAD
Trailer recovery basicsA trailer-recovery sequence: prepare lines and winch, align and approach slowly, use the winch and guides as designed, then secure the vessel and towing equipment before highway travel.1PREPARE LINES + WINCH2ALIGN + APPROACH3WINCH + GUIDES4SECURE FOR ROAD
Keep people clear of a loaded winch line and obey ramp restrictions.

Before backing down:

prepare lines and winch

know wind/current

align trailer

During loading:

approach slowly

use winch and guides as designed

keep people clear of the loaded winch line

avoid uncontrolled power loading

obey ramp prohibitions

Before highway travel:

bow secured

winch locked

safety chain/secondary retention secured

transom straps fitted

motor/outdrive supported as manufacturer requires

lights connected

vessel drained as law requires

loose equipment secured

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