Carrying On Car Top - Marine 10 M Owner's Manual

Practice with an empty trailer in an empty parking lot.
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Get the feel of backing straight. Small, S-shaped steering corrections will be
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needed.
When you are ready to turn while going backward, put your hands on the
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bottom of the vehicle´s steering wheel. The trailer turns opposite the towing
vehicle´s direction. By moving the bottom of the steering wheel in the direction
you want the trailer go, the towing vehicle will go the opposite way.
As the trailer starts to turn, move the bottom of the steering wheel back to
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centre. The trailer will continue to turn at an increasing rate. Move the bottom of
the steering wheel opposite the direction of the trailer in order the slow the
turning rate.
If the trailer turns too sharply ("jack-knives") or does not turn enough, stop, pull
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ahead and try again.
Practice, practice, practice!
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Carrying on Car Top

Ensure carrier is securely mounted to car top according to carrier manufacturer´s
instructions. Ensure carrier and boat do not damage car surface.
Remove engine and all gear to make boat as light as possible
Boat is usually car topped upside down, with bottom up.
If the carrier is equipped with roll bar, one person may be able to load and unload
the boat. Follow instructions provided by manufacturer of car top carrier.
If carrier is not equipped with roll bar, at least two people will be needed to load and
unload the boat.
Ensure that the boat is secured to the car and carrier forward, aft and in the middle.
If using S-hooks, fasten with the end of the S-hook facing out to prevent the hook
from bouncing out.
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