Boston Whaler 235 Conquest, Manual

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235 Conquest
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 - Safety chains are also important;
the chains are connected to the trailer and should be
of sufficient 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 .
Securing the Trailer 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.
Safety Chain - There is a safety chain 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 first.
Trailer Safety
Securing the Boat to the Trailer
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
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUAL IN YOUR
OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR PROPER
ENGINE SUPPORT WHILE TRAILERING.
• 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.
Bunk Trailer (Option)
Fig. 2.22.1
SAFETY CHAINS
TONGUE/BALL HITCH RECIEVER
WINCH STAND/ASSEMBLY
SPARE TIRE
CABLE ROLLER
WINCH HOOK/CABLE
FENDER W/STEPS FWD & AFT
GUIDEPOST
TAILIGHT
BUNK ASSEMBLY
DUAL AXLES
TRAILER FRAME
TONGUE JACK
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NEVER use a hitchball and coupler that are not
matched.
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CAUTION
DO NOT secure the chains to the bumper of the
tow vehicle.
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CAUTION
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