Boston Whaler 240 Outrage, Manual

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Section 9 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler 39
240 Outrage-Owner’s Manual
13 Fender w/ Steps
14 Keel Roller
15 Axle
16 Keel Protector
17 Tire
18 Tail Light
19 Bunk Assembly
20 Tie-Down Eye
1 Tongue/Ball Hitch Reciever
2 Trailer light connection, (4-pin)
3 Safety Chains
4 Tongue Jack
5 Winch Stand
6 Winch Assembly
7 Winch Hook/Strap
8 Winch Safety Chain
9 Step
10 Sidelight
11 Frame
12 Crossmember
Trailer(optional)
Your 240 Outrage has the option of being fitted with
a galvanized trailer. This trailer is best suited for your
boats length and width. If you have a trailer or plan
on purchasing a trailer separately; there are some
points you need to consider. Having a center roller
and keel guards will help provide good support for
the keel, also provide good fore and aft support. Trail-
ers equipped with rollers instead of bunks can dam-
age the foam sandwich hull of your boat and should
never be used. Bunks provide a more even weight
distribution.
Trailer Safety:
There are features that will keep your trailer secured
to the tow vehicle: The safety chain 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. Refer to the engine
owner’s manual for proper engine support while
trailering.
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 to the lifting eyes on the
transom. Padding (or similar) chafe protection should
be used where the tie-down strap come in contact
with the hull. A properly matched trailer hitch ball
and coupler is important. NEVER USE A HITCH
BALL AND COUPLER THAT ARE NOT
MATCHED.
Make certain that the coupler and the hitch ball are
properly seated and locked. 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
.
DO NOT SECURE THE CHAINS TO THE
BUMPER
DANGER
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 prop-
erly secured to the bow eye.
NOTICE
!
Your warranty may be void if you use a trailer with
rollers. Use a trailer with bunks O N LY
!
Bunk Trailer Terminology
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