A Trailer Can Add A New Dimension To The Sense Offreedom Associated With Boating. Once You Have A Trailer, You're Pretty Much Free To Boat Anywhereyou Decide, Lakes, Rivers, Or Inlets. A Trailer Allows You To Explore Your Area, And Is Also The Most Affordable Way To Store Your Boat.Starting OutIf You've Never Owned Or Trailer Or Trailered A Boatbefore, There Are Several Things You Should Know And Consider. The First Thing Is The Towing Capacityof Your Truck, Car, Or SUV. If You Don't Know, Youcan Easily Find The Information In Your Owner's Manual. Normally, Small Cars Or Family Sedans Aren't Suitablefor Towing, Although Small Boats May Not Be A Problem,if You Have The Proper Towing Equipment Installed Onthe Car. Most Standard Trucks Or SUV's Can Tow Boats Up To 25 Feet, Although You'll Need To Check The Owner's Manual To Be Sure.Weighing In In Your Boat's Owners Manual, You'll Find The Dryweight Of Your Boat. The Dry Weight Is The Weight Of The Boat Without Fuel Or Gear. Always Make Sureyou Assess Your Vehicle's Towing Capacity, And Adda Few Hundred Pounds To The Dry Weight To Cover These Types Of Extras.Muscle And PowerAs The Weight, Length, And Beam Of A Boat Increases, So Does The Power Needed To Retrieve And Launch It.Smaller Boats May Be Easier For One Person To Handle, Although Larger Boats Will Require More Than Oneperson. If You Need Extra Help, Don't Be Afraid Toask For It - As Trailer Boaters Are Always Ready To Give You A Hand If You Need It.(word Count 276)PPPPP
