C&C Yachts Mega, Owner'S Manual

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May 15, 1978
4.4 Suggested Trailer and Tow Vehicle Specifications (cont’d)
WARNING: INADEQUATE OR INCORRECT SUPPORTING SYSTEMS CAN CAUSE
EXTENSIVE HULL DAMAGE. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU DEAL WITH A
RESPONSIBLE TRAILER MANUFACTURER AND BE SURE THE NECESSARY
SPECIFICATIONS ARE FULFILLED.
C&C YACHTS WILL NOT WARRANT DAMAGE DUE TO A FAULTY TRAILER
SUPPORT SYSTEM.
Regarding the selection of trailers for MEGA, we draw your attention to the following three
trailer suppliers whose products have been use tested carrying a MEGA.
Aluminum Trailers - U.S. and Canada
Trailex Inc.
60 Industrial Park Drive
Canfield, Ohio, 44406
Tel: (216) 533-6814
Model - TX 6000 2F MEGA
Steel Trailers
U . S .
Canada
E.Z. Loader Boat Trailers Clarke Brass Mfg. Co. Ltd.
North 717 Hamilton Street 2399 Cawthra Road
P.O.Box 3263, Terminal Annex Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 2W9
Spokane, WA. 99220 Tel: (416) 279-9022
Tel: (509) 489-01 81 Model - MEGA 6000
Model - TCB 6000 MEGA
Suggested Trailer Specifications:
a. 6,000 lbs. capacity - minimum
b. tandem axle
c. welded steel or aluminum construction
d. hydraulic surge or electric brakes on all four wheels
e. padded bunks (min. 8" wide) to support boat from keel aft to within 3 ft. of transom.
Single bunk to be 27" offset (centerline boat to centerline bunk). If two bunks are
desired on each side they should be 15" and 33" off centerline respectively. In no case
go beyond 34" off centerline. This is the point where the balsa coring in the bottom
ends.
f. self-adjusting rollers or padded bunks to support from the keel forward.
Self-adjusting rollers facilitate loading and unloading. 32 rollers is ideal.