The best thing about Sydney is the amazing beaches and bays; summer or winter, you just can’t beat those beachy vibes. So, this week Candice and Sally head for the stunning waters of Pittwater for a day on the bay with a beautiful boat from Book My Boat.
To get the beast into the water, the pair has enlisted the help of the dynamic Isuzu MU-X, as well as a trailer-reversing lesson with veteran skipper, Matt Lloyd from Book My Boat. With the Isuzu MU-X’s powerful 3.0 litre diesel and 3.5 tonne towing capacity, getting the vessel into the water has never been easier and soon our determined duo has set sail.
And what’s pleasure-cruising without a Pittwater-pit-stop?
The private wharf at Church Point’s iconic Pasadena is the perfect place to pull up. Join Candice and Sally as they unwind in the restaurant with a leisurely lunch, complete with picturesque bayside views and some of Sydney’s best seafood. To top off the day is a tour of the exquisite boutique-style fourteen-room hotel.
Need to tow a boat? Here’s some tips from Isuzu UTE!
TURNING IS EASY, RIGHT? NO, THE OTHER RIGHT!
When you’re going backwards, the trailer will move in the opposite direction to the steering wheel. So, if you’re turning the wheel to the right, the trailer will go to the left. If you turn the wheel to the left, the trailer will go to the right.
KEEP IT STRAIGHT AND NARROW
If you see the trailer appear more in your right-hand mirror, turn the wheel right to straighten it up. If you see the trailer in your left-hand mirror, turn the wheel left to straighten it up again.
USE A SPOTTER
Either way, if you’re at all unsure of what’s happening behind you, get out first and take a good look at exactly where you’ll be reversing. Wherever possible, try to use a guide to give you clear vision from outside the vehicle. Their best position is ideally at the front drivers’ side corner of the car, facing the trailer, and walking with the driver as they reverse.
SPEAK THE LINGO
The best spotter will be the one you’re used to; over time, you’ll develop the audible and visual shorthand to make communications simpler. This could be the driver’s spouse, regular fishing partner, or a know-it-all-sibling who hasn’t got the moxie to reverse the boat themselves. Regardless, the most important and often forgotten aspect is to establish, understand and confirm the commands—including hand signals— between driver and guide.
PLAN THE MOVE
Before you ease off the brake—in fact, before you get back in the rig—make sure that the driver and guide are both clear on the planned route and final position. Check and double check, then move.
RIGHT IS (USUALLY) RIGHT
If it’s practical, always try to reverse to your right, or driver’s, side. It’s easier to see where you’re going, and the angles are friendlier.
IDENTIFY YOUR PIVOT POINT
It’s crucial to know where your trailer will pivot on its wheels. This will be the trailer’s axle, or in a multi-axle set-up, the leading axle relative to the direction you’re going. Understanding this point, and the angle between your trailer and your D-MAX or MU-X, will become second nature with practice—especially if you’re always towing the same load.
LESS IS MORE
It’s not a great idea to go in like a bull at a gate. One of the easiest and most frequent mistakes is rushing. And remember that, when reversing, less is more. Smaller inputs. Slower speeds. Fewer turns of the steering wheel.
FOR MORE INFO:
Isuzu UTE Australia
@isuzuute_aus
isuzuute.com.au
Book My Boat
@bookmyboataustralia
bookmyboat.com.au
Pasadena
@pasadenasydney
