Traveling To/From Your Water Destination

• Make sure your boat, trailer and tow vehicle are ready for the road.
• Choose a trailer with a load capacity greater than the weight of the boat and its equipment.
• Make sure the trailer is right for the boat. It should fit snugly on the rollers and other contact points and support the boat's hull.
• Secure tie-downs to ensure that the boat won't shift during transport.
• Distribute gear evenly in the boat.
• Make sure all trailer lights are working.
• Make sure safety chains are connected in an "X" to the frame of the towing vehicle.
• The winch cable should pass under the bow roller stop.
• Check parts for tightness and proper operation.
• Inflate car and trailer tires to proper pressures.
• If you are carrying your small boat in or on your vehicle, make sure it is securely attached.
• Check wheel bearings and trailer hitch for safe operation.

Driving with a boat in tow:

Take extra care. Your rig now takes longer to accelerate and requires more stopping distance. Turning and passing other cars requires more distance with your boat in tow.