We often talk about the fun factor of boating. We also talk a lot about gear – the boats, the electronics and the engines. We talk less about towing. But understanding towing is a necessity for anyone who owns a trailer boat and it deserves some attention.
Towing shouldn’t be difficult or complicated, although it should be understood and performed properly. When things go wrong towing, they typically go very wrong. Do a quick Google search on boat ramp mishaps and you’ll understand what I mean.
While the ramp is important, let’s start our towing “checklist” at home.
Check before you go
For trouble free towing, I recommend going through a checklist at home before hitting the road.
If it’s a just a short trip, I go over the essentials. Check the safety chain is on, the with strap, then
