TRAILER CRUISING 101.

This article from Pacific Yachting explores the benefits and considerations of trailer cruising, which involves using a trailerable boat for cruising in different locations. The author shares their personal experience of towing and cruising a 22-foot C-Dory boat for almost a decade, offering insights and tips for safe and convenient trailer cruising. They stress the significance of selecting the appropriate boat and trailer, as well as regularly maintaining and checking them for safety. The article also highlights the author's decision to downsize and live aboard their boat, along with their travel routes and destinations. Additionally, the article provides advice on towing a boat, including the importance of being conservative and properly maintaining the vehicle. It also offers guidance on securing the boat to the trailer, launching and retrieving the boat, and concludes with information about a boat race event and moorage options. [Extracted from the article]