Synopses & Reviews
Trailer boating has never looked better. With slip rental and boatyard storage fees skyrocketing, and with mooring space virtually nonexistent in many waterfront communities, more and more of us are turning to boats we can pull home behind our cars after each use. The range of a trailer boater is virtually unlimited. Depending on where you live, you could be enjoying freshwater cruising today and saltwater fishing tomorrow.
But trailer boating involves its own unique body of skills and know-how, as many an experienced boater has discovered to his embarrassment. From the obvious (but not necessarily instinctive) necessity of putting the plug in the boat's transom before launching, to the subtler nuances of wheel-bearing maintenance and making a rig roadworthy, trailering offers us seemingly infinite opportunities for minor disasters, which often entail personal expense and public humiliation.
Boat Trailers and Tow Vehicles is here to help. Among other things, it tells you how to:
find the right style of trailer for your boat and ramp targets;
pick the trailer accessories that will be most helpful in your circumstances;
choose the best tow vehicle--and not void your car's warranty in the process;
adjust your trailer to fit your boat;
be sure the rig is legal for highway use;
drive with a trailer behind you, with easy, effective maneuvering going forward or in reverse, on ramps or on the road;
avoid sway and stability problems while towing;
troubleshoot your trailer's electrical system, suspension, and wheels;
extend its life with quick, effective maintenance procedures;
and much more.
This is the first guide for worryfree trailering, and your best insurance for pleasant experiences on the road, on the launch ramp, and in the water.
There has never been a book that covers the whole territory of choosing, using, maintaining, repairing, and improving a boat trailer, and equipping and handling the right tow vehicle . . .
Until now that is . . .
Here is everything you need to know about the art of trailering, whether you tow a powerboat or a sailboat. Everything.
Synopsis
Trailer boating has never looked better. With slip rental and boatyard storage fees skyrocketing, and with mooring space virtually nonexistent in many waterfront communities, more and more of us are turning to boats we can pull home behind our cars after each use. The range of a trailer boater is virtually unlimited. Depending on where you live, you could be enjoying freshwater cruising today and saltwater fishing tomorrow.
But trailer boating involves its own unique body of skills and know-how, as many an experienced boater has discovered to his embarrassment. From the obvious (but not necessarily instinctive) necessity of putting the plug in the boat's transom before launching, to the subtler nuances of wheel-bearing maintenance and making a rig roadworthy, trailering offers us seemingly infinite opportunities for minor disasters, which often entail personal expense and public humiliation.
Boat Trailers and Tow Vehicles is here to help. Among other things, it tells you how to:
- find the right style of trailer for your boat and ramp targets;
- pick the trailer accessories that will be most helpful in your circumstances;
- choose the best tow vehicle--and not void your car's warranty in the process;
- adjust your trailer to fit your boat;
- be sure the rig is legal for highway use;
- drive with a trailer behind you, with easy, effective maneuvering going forward or in reverse, on ramps or on the road;
- avoid sway and stability problems while towing;
- troubleshoot your trailer's electrical system, suspension, and wheels;
- extend its life with quick, effective maintenance procedures;
- and much more.
This is the first guide for worryfree trailering, and your best insurance for pleasant experiences on the road, on the launch ramp, and in the water.
There has never been a book that covers the whole territory of choosing, using, maintaining, repairing, and improving a boat trailer, and equipping and handling the right tow vehicle . . .
Until now that is . . .
Here is everything you need to know about the art of trailering, whether you tow a powerboat or a sailboat. Everything.
Table of Contents
Sources and Prices of Boat Trailers.
Finding the Right Trailer.
Desirable and Undesirable Tow Vehicle Features.
Trailer Towing and Handling.
Automobile Towing Capacities (1991 Models).
Maintaining Tires, Wheels, etc.
Common Repairs and Replacements.
Trailer Towing Regulations by State.