Everglades 355 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
2.16 Trailering Your Boat
If you trailer your boat, make sure that your tow
vehicle is capable of towing the weight of the
trailer, boat and equipment and the weight of the
passengers and equipment inside the vehicle.
This may require that the tow vehicle be spe-
cially equipped with a larger engine, transmission,
brakes and trailer tow package. Additionally, the
laws in your state may require special permits to
tow a boat this large on some or all highways.
The boat trailer is an important part of your boat-
ing package. The trailer should be matched to
your boat’s weight and hull. Using a trailer with
a capacity too low will be unsafe on the road and
cause abnormal wear. A trailer with a capacity too
high, can damage the boat. Contact your trailer
dealer to evaluate your towing vehicle and hitch
and to make sure you have the correct trailer for
your boat.
Important Note:
Your Everglades is a heavy boat and care
must be taken when selecting the trailer. We
recommend that you use a bunk style trailer
that incorporates a combination of heavy
duty rollers or bunks, to support the keel
and long bunks running under and parallel
to the stringers to support the hull. Avoid
using a full roller trailer that does not have
bunks. Roller trailers have a tendency to
put extreme pressure points on the hull, es -
pecially on the lifting strakes and have dam-
aged boats. The situation is worse during
launching and haul out. Damage resulting
from improper trailer support or the use of
a full roller trailer will not be covered by the
Everglades Warranty.
Notice:
Contact your trailer dealer to evaluate your
towing vehicle and hitch and to make sure
you have the correct trailer for your boat.
• Make sure the trailer is a match for your boat’s
weight and hull design. More damage can be
done to a boat by the stresses of road travel
than by normal water operation. A boat hull
is designed to be supported evenly by water.
So, when it is transported on a trailer it should
be supported structurally as evenly across the
hull as possible allowing for even distribution of
the weight of the hull, engines and equipment.
Backing Procedure for Boat Trailers
• Make sure the trailer bunks and/or rollers
properly support the hull and do not put
pressure on the lifting strakes. The rollers
and bunks must be kept in good condition to
prevent scratching and gouging of the hull.
• The capacity rating of the trailer should be
greater than the combined weight of the boat,
motor and equipment. The gross vehicle
weight rating must be shown on the trailer.
Make sure the weight of the boat, engine, gear
and trailer is not more than the gross vehicle
weight rating.
• Make sure the boat is securely fastened on the
trailer to prevent movement between the boat
and trailer. The bow eye on the boat should
be secured with a rope, chain or turnbuckle in
addition to the winch cable. Additional straps
may be required across the beam of the boat
or from the transom eyes to the trailer.
Notice:
Your trailer dealer will give instructions on
how to load, fasten and launch your boat.