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270 Vantage
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 .
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.
Securing the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle
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
NEVER use a hitch ball and coupler that are not
matched.
!
CAUTION
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.
!
DANGER
REFER TO THE ENGINE MANUAL IN YOUR OWNER’S
MANUAL PACKET FOR PROPER ENGINE SUPPORT
WHILE TRAILERING.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT rely on the power trim/tilt system or
tilt support lever on your outboard to maintain
proper ground clearance for trailering. THE
OUTBOARD TILT SUPPORT LEVER IS NOT
INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE OUTBOARD FOR
TRAILERING
Trailering the Engine
It is best to trailer your boat with the outboard tilted
down in a vertical operating position.
However, if additional road clearance is required
due to railroad crossings, driveway clearance, trailer
bounce, etc., the outboard should be tilted up and
supported using an accessory outboard support
device.
Your Boston Whaler
®
dealer will have
recommendations regarding the support of your
engine.
• 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.