Chapter #3 Trailering your boat

The widest boat you can trailer on most state roads is what? A. 6 feet B. 7 feet C. 8 feet D. 9 feet

C. 8 feet

A bumper hitch is A. recommend B. legal in all states C. the best available D. illegal in many states

D. illegal in many states

You should have brakes on your trailer if it is designed for a gross weight of A. 1,500 or more pounds B. 2,000 or more pounds C. 2,500 or more pounds D. 3,000 or more pounds

A. 1,500 or more pounds

Which brakes work from a trailer's momentum? A. compressed air B. surge C. electric D. none of the above

B. surge

When trailering, always take along A. an inflated spare tire B. a jack C. spare bearing D. all of the above

D. all of the above (an inflated tire, a jack and spare bearing)

How much of the load should be on the hitch to avoid fishtailing? A. 2% to 4% B. 5% to 7% C. 10% to 15% D 12% to 14%

C. 10% to 15%

Small trailer tires A. cost more B. turn faster and need more air pressure C. are made with solid cores D. turn slower and need less air pressure

B. turn faster and need more air pressure

Winch lines for retrieving boats are made of A. steel B. polypropylene C. webbing D. all of the above

D. all of hte above (steel, polypropylene, and webbing)

Dry rot forms most often in A. salt water B. fresh water C. brackish water D. portable water

B. fresh water

It is easier to back a trailer if you place your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and then move your hand A. in the direction you want the trailer to go B. in the opposite direction from where you want the trailer to go C. clockwise so the trailer will go to the right D. counterclockwise so the trailer will go to the left

A. in the direction you want the trailer to go

If you have too much weight on the hitch, it will cause A. the front end of your automobile to lift up B. you to lose some steering control C. the automobile's rear end to squat D. all of the above

D. all of the above

An advantage of tilt trailers is A. they are cheaper B. they can carry a heavier load C. you can usually keep the trailer's wheels out of the water D. it's easier to balance the load on them

C. you can usually keep the trailer's wheels out of the water

When you buy a boat A. buy an inexpensive one B. keep launching problems in mind C. remember how much trouble it is to maintain it D. buy a trailer

B. keep launching problems in mind

A flat bottomed boat fits best on A. a roller-supported trailer B. a tilt trailer C. a skid-type trailer D. a float-on trailer

C. a skid-type trailer

While launching a boat A. have someone stay in it to guide you B. put the transmission in Park to ensure that your car does not roll down the ramp C. if at all possible stay in your car with your foot on the brake D. set the hand brake to ensure that your car does not roll down the ramp

C. if at all possible stay in your car with your foot on the brake

Boating terms 1. secure your boat to its trailer 2. on a boat's transom 3. bearings immersed in salt water

Boating terms 1. tie-downs 2. lifting rings 3. seize

Boating terms 4. less than 5% of weight on tongue 5. wheel bearing protector 6. automatically applied when towing vehicle stops

Boating terms 4. fishtails 5. Bearing Buddy 6. surge brakes

Boating terms 7. circulates water 8. controls turn signals 9. completed prior to cruising 10. ususally illegal

Boating terms 7. impeller 8. flasher 9. float plan 10. bumper hitch