rockybelleboata
Cadet
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- Aug 8, 2015
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Ive been around boats my whole life, but recently got my own rig and am learning the fine art of backing up a trailer.Good times Good times.
Choose your routes carefully until you're confident. That includes gas stations and store parking lots. It's always better to not to get into difficult circumstances than hope you're skilful enough to get out of them. You never want to enter into a crowded lot situation where you might have to back out or turn more tightly than your rig can handle. A jacknifed trailer in a tight lot can be a nightmare for beginners. - Grandad
Well, that'll work but could get tiresome. My boat is way to heavy for that so when I get cockeyed, I have to pull ahead a bit and do it again. And it's really good practice for the long term because you'll likely have a bigger boat someday (it's how this boating thing works).I ended up a little cockeyed at the ramp my first time so i just got out and pulled the trailer over and squared her up. 12' aluminum boat is easy to manhandle when needed thankfully.