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* Wet down the bunks
* If using a driver, have them slowly steer the vessel onto
the trailer
* When you are satisfied the boat is centred on the trailer,
attach the winch strap
* Shut off the engine and tilt it, or the outdrive, up and
winch the boat up to the bow stop
* The boat must be properly centred on the trailer bunks
or rollers - if not, back off and re-centre the boat
* Sometimes powering the boat onto the trailer may not
be possible for a number of reasons, especially if the
ramp is shallow and there is danger to the lower unit or
the effects of any prop wash
- When pulling the boat onto the trailer with the bow
line, first centre the boat and with a steady pull, haul
the boat as far up the trailer as possible before attaching
the winch strap for the final pull
- This, and the next few steps, you can accomplish solo
* When the boat is centred and firmly up against the bow
roller, lock the winch and attach the safety strap
* Get back in the vehicle and return to the staging area to
complete your tie down and safety checks
For sailboats, consider removing the rudder before pulling
the boat up the ramp to prepare for taking down the mast. Make

sure the centre board is secure. Remember to look out for any
overhead wires or other obstacles.
As when launching, offer to assist others. One good turn
deserves another and you never know when you will need help.
Note: Before leaving the launch area, wash down the boat
and trailer being sure to remove all vegetation and aquatic life.
Empty all live wells. This will help ensure that you don't transport invasive species from one lake or water system to another.
Taking care of the environment is a responsibility we all share.
When you have left the launch ramp area, pull over after a
few minutes to check all your connections, tires, and bearings.
When you get home, detach and secure the trailer. Rinse the
boat down, especially after leaving salt water. Remove all loose
items and lock the coupler latch to prevent theft. Shut off fuel
lines. Raise the tongue to ensure proper drainage of the boat and
put the drain plug in a safe place. Finally, cover the boat so it is
ready for the next time out. *
Much of this information came from years of personal
experience and my reading of Bruce W. Smiths' The
Complete Guide to Trailering Your Boat, published by
International Marine/McGraw-Hill. This text is available
through the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, www.cpsecp.ca. It is the best and most complete text that I have
ever read on the subject of Trailering.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting June 2017

Vantage Point: A “Flare” for Safety
Club Profile: Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club
Pacific Northwest Classic: Southern Straits Race - For the last 49 years, the West Vancouver Yacht Club has proudly hosted the Annual Southern Straits Race. Known for offering challenging conditions, this Pacific Northwest classic is a proud qualifying event for both the VanIsle 360 and Vic-Maui Yacht Race. This year, Canadian Yachting magazine’s Bob Nicoll sailed on one of the 82 boats that competed. By Bob Nicoll
Canadian Boatbuilder Profile: Modernizing Tradition at Rossiter Boats - The history of Rossiter Boats is one that combines passion, fostering of tradition, and an eye towards the future. It all started 40 years ago with 19-year-old George Rossiter repairing the wooden canoe of a fellow cottager on Go Home Bay. Now Rossiter is perhaps Canada’s fastest-growing boatbuilder. By Kate Fincham
Cruising Technology: Staying Connected - Your summer cruise may be a vacation, but a pretty sizeable percentage of boat owners do want to keep in contact, whether for business or family reasons. In the not too distant past it was a big deal to clear your responsibilities and be able to take off for even a few weeks. However, connectivity for the average boater is improving and within the financial reach of most. By Glen Cairns
The Port Hole
Sail Review: Jeanneau 51 Yacht
Power Review: Leader 33
Trailering Part 3: Trailer Maintenance - Towing the Trailer, and Launching and Retrieving the Boat. The third and final article in our three-part series of important and useful information to help our readers travel with their boats on vacations, fishing trips or to regattas. Go safely this summer! By John Gullick
Crossing the Line: Boat or Reality – Take this simple test
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Canadian Yachting June 2017 - Pacific Northwest Classic: Southern Straits Race - For the last 49 years, the West Vancouver Yacht Club has proudly hosted the Annual Southern Straits Race. Known for offering challenging conditions, this Pacific Northwest classic is a proud qualifying event for both the VanIsle 360 and Vic-Maui Yacht Race. This year, Canadian Yachting magazine’s Bob Nicoll sailed on one of the 82 boats that competed. By Bob Nicoll
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Canadian Yachting June 2017 - Canadian Boatbuilder Profile: Modernizing Tradition at Rossiter Boats - The history of Rossiter Boats is one that combines passion, fostering of tradition, and an eye towards the future. It all started 40 years ago with 19-year-old George Rossiter repairing the wooden canoe of a fellow cottager on Go Home Bay. Now Rossiter is perhaps Canada’s fastest-growing boatbuilder. By Kate Fincham
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Canadian Yachting June 2017 - Cruising Technology: Staying Connected - Your summer cruise may be a vacation, but a pretty sizeable percentage of boat owners do want to keep in contact, whether for business or family reasons. In the not too distant past it was a big deal to clear your responsibilities and be able to take off for even a few weeks. However, connectivity for the average boater is improving and within the financial reach of most. By Glen Cairns
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Canadian Yachting June 2017 - Sail Review: Jeanneau 51 Yacht
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Canadian Yachting June 2017 - Power Review: Leader 33
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Canadian Yachting June 2017 - Trailering Part 3: Trailer Maintenance - Towing the Trailer, and Launching and Retrieving the Boat. The third and final article in our three-part series of important and useful information to help our readers travel with their boats on vacations, fishing trips or to regattas. Go safely this summer! By John Gullick
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Canadian Yachting June 2017 - Crossing the Line: Boat or Reality – Take this simple test
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