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Actually crossing the chains isn’t just recommended, its the law to do so.
I have had a ball break on me before, it was the fact that I had the chains crossed that saved me a major catastrophe. The tongue landed in the cross, and I glided to safety. If this ever happens to you, NEVER brake. Just let your foot off the gas, and coast until you stop.
Equally as important, but very often over looked, is the actual safety chain for the boat. Many boaters I see on the roads are relying on their winch. How many of us run with old, rusty winches, that could easily fail at any moment. I always run a backup, safety chain, from the boat, to the trailer, in case the winch lets go. Best 20 bucks anyone could spend.