Boston Whaler 150 Super Sport, Owner'S Manual

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170 Montauk
Section 2 • General Information
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Tie-Down Straps - Can be used to secure the boat
from the stern. The tie-down straps hook into the tie-
down loops on the trailer frame and to the stern eyes
on the transom. Padding (or similar) chafe protection
should be used wherever the tie-down straps come
in contact with the hull.
Safety Chains/Cables - Safety chains/cables are
also important; the chains/cables are connected to
the trailer and should be of suffi cient length to reach
the frame of the tow vehicle and should be long
enough to allow the tow vehicle to turn without
binding or tensioning . Attach the chains/cables by
crisscrossing them under the tongue of the trailer and
then attaching them to the tow vehicle.
Trailer Hitch - A properly matched trailer hitch
ball and coupler is important. Make certain that the
coupler and the hitch ball are properly seated and
locked.
The trailer features a unique “swing tongue” (See
fi gure 2.21.1). Be sure that the pin is in place and
the hairpin cotter is inserted to prevent the pin from
backing out while pulling the trailer.
Securing the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle
Your warranty may be void if you use a trailer
with rollers. Use a trailer with bunks ONLY
NOTICE
Safety Chain/Cable - There is a safety chain/cable
that attaches to the bow eye and will keep the boat
from sliding off the trailer in the event that the winch
strap or cable breaks. Hook this up fi rst.
Trailer Safety
Securing the Boat to the Trailer
Trailering
The 170 Montauk is equipped with a galvanized
trailer which is best suited for length and width of
the boat. If you have a trailer or plan on purchasing
a trailer separately, there are some points you need
to consider, such as:
• Having a center roller and keel guards will help
provide good support for the keel, also provide
good fore and aft support.
Whether you are lifting your boat out of the water for
routine maintenance or long term storage, consider
the following:
• If you are using a professional lifting
service, it is prudent to check all credentials
and ask for proof of insurance to protect
your investment.
• Use a wide, fl at, belting sling for lifting ,to
minimize stress on the gunwales. Careful
location of the sling is required. DO NOT
PLACE SLINGS WHERE UNDER
WATER FITTINGS WILL BE IN
CONTACT.
• If using a lifting hook, attach to bow eye and
the stern lifting eyes mounted on the transom.
Always use a spreader bar on the stern eyes
and use chafi ng protection on the top of the
transom.
• All drain plugs (i.e. transom, fi shwell, deck,
etc.) should be pulled out and the boat
positioned with the bow slightly higher than
the stern so that any water which is allowed
to accumulate in the cockpit and/or bilge can
easily drain from the boat.
Tie-down straps should never be used by
themselves, they are only used to help in
keeping the boat secured to the trailer. Make
certain that the safety chain is properly secured
to the bow eye.
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DANGER
For long term lifting or storage, use flat, wide
belt-type slings and spreaders long enough to keep
pressure from gunwales. DO NOT place slings where
they may lift on underwater fi ttings.
• Trailers equipped with rollers instead of bunks
can damage the foam sandwich hull of your
boat and should never be used.
• Bunks provide a more even weight
distribution.