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Default NOW Backing up a boat trailer.

On Jun 1, 11:51*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"F.O.A.D." *wrote in message

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On 6/1/13 8:33 AM, iBoaterer wrote:

There isn't a whole lot of things to know about backing a trailer
up! I
never could understand the troubles people have, but then again I
grew
up on a farm.


I disagree. It takes practice, trial and error, and more practice to
back up a decent-sized trailer with accuracy. Best place to practice
is
an empty parking lot and bring along some traffic cones or a
substitute.

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It's easier to control the direction of a large, longer trailer than a
short one when backing.


I'd agree. With my 1990 Merc. station wagon, I hated backing my 18 ft
Chris Craft on a single axle EZ-load trailer. couldn't steer straight
back for spit.

However same tow vehicle I didn't have a problem with the 23' Marquis
on a dual axle Shoreline. I did prefer to have plenty of room to
turn and back because of the trailer flexing and tire skidding,
though.