12 Easy Steps to Get Your Boat and Trailer Road-Ready! | BoatUS

Before you hit the road with your trailer boat in tow, be sure to follow this 12-point boat trailer checklist to make sure you're road-ready. BoatUS Magazine's Mike Vatalaro covers tips to ensure smooth trailering a boat. Following these guidelines will help keep you and your boat safe on the road. CHAPTERS 0:00 12 point checklist to get your boat and trailer ready to hit the road 0:16 First things first: Pull away from ramp and remove drain plug 0:56 Secure and stow 1:22 Use a checklist 1:34 Transom tie-downs 1:46 Double check connections between tow vehicle and trailer 2:23 Check trailer winch strap and bow eye 2:49 Confirm your trailer lights are working 3:02 Check trailer wheels/tires 3:52 Tilt up outboard or sterndrive 4:13 Finish up your boat trailer walkaround 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Tiktok.com/@boatusofficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boattrailer #boatingadventure #boating