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\ “ ■ J ' 1962, THURSDAY, l U t T 19, 1962 T H E LEADER PAGE FIVE with the THE OLD FRO BOATING & FISHING By CAPT. RUSS REDFIELD Summer Brings The Launching O f Nation's Trailer Sailor Armada CflS tanks are filled, llfesavers stowed, picnic baskets packed and road maps unfoJded. The nation's armada of week-end sailors begin another season of boating fun on inland lakes and waterways. ____ The summer boating year is a dangerous period for millions of Americans who will be ti-avollng the waters during the coming months. Experts caution week-end sailors ment and courtesy are valuable i habits wheiL on the road, even after launching the trailer and boat. . Reasonable speed, mature judg- I ment and courtesy are * valuable-j-j habits tq carry throughout the- V ship and a woman . 'Jo.two things involve more bother, for Neither is ever sufficiently adorned; . —Anonymous. J ^ J MILES How In Fipeeport TIRES * BRAKES * ALIGNMENT WE FIX FLATS to exercise special care on the way to their launch sites as well as on the waterways. Many baa*, owneis will haul iheir craft Ui.various waters on the week ends. A motorist who hauls a boat on a U.Ulev mu.st pay si>eclal at tention to certain .safely rules to avoid being a menace on thr hii;li- Wc list the following rules of conduct for motorists w I k > will b\ towiiig* boats this summer; 1. Give yourself more time reacli your destination, .since the added load will slow you clown. Planning for a more relaxed trip will prevent the tension which can cause a motorist to take chances on the .highway and become a traffic menace. 2. Avoid unnecessary passing •whdn towing a trailer. When pass ing, make certain the highway is clear ahead because the added load will require-more highway passing • 3. When driving In congested traffic, remember to keep clearance for the trailer.'Slow down before reaching corners to ease the burden on brakes. jMv'.ilP‘‘iw»arR.J”>6.J'ansl. changes in direction, An outside rear view mirror is a good invest ment when hauling a trailer. 5. Take tim e 'to learn the route before having homo. A few min utes with a road map will prevent dangerous hesitations at bu.sy i' tersecUons or expressway exits. 6. Keep safe distances between your car and vehicles ahead. On expressways, keep alert for cars ap proaching from beJjind and give them room to pass on the left. 7. Check all trailer and boat link age and hitches before leaving home and again dming rest stops if the launch site Is some distance 8. Keep tires properly inflated «md check for hot wheel bearings Xghlch indicate Improper lubrlca- 9. Keep enough clearance between car and trailer to avoid the boat and veliicle ^uching. on sharp . 'toms. Inspect, safety chains and idteh before entering tlie highway. lo; Check equipment stowed motor' ■ Is secured to transom and tie-downs are locked to trallei;. 11. If possible, kee^ boat fuel tank empty until read to launch. When tank Is full, keep cap tightly closed avoid fire hazard which can re sult from spilled gasoline. ■'i2. Laimch boats from improved sites when possible. Back car and trailer at right angles to shore. When backing, remember this tip: If you want the trailer to go right, •turn your steering wheel left. If you want the trailer to go left,' turn the wheel right. . 13. Keep children away from the boat during launching. Use adult as guide when backing trail er Into the water. __ . Safety, experts also-ujaution mO' torists to observe the usual good liv i n g habits when on the road, even after launching the ' trailer and boat. Reasonable speed, mtrture judg- TUTORING-MATHEMATICS \Certified High School Tea«her'» Please Phone Between 8-10 A.M. 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