Four winns S Series, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page 138 Trailer Information - Section S
Figure S12: Rear Tie Down Straps
The bow tie-down is a mechanical ratchet device.
To allow the strap out, follow the procedures below:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and
pull release away from spin dle/gear.
2. Open tie-down to a flat, 180° position.
NOTICE
Spring-loaded release should click into a
notch on the handle. Both spring releases
should clear the inner gear.
3. Pull strap out. The inner spindle/gear should
move freely.
To ratchet strap or tighten down the strap on the
boat:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and
pull release away from spindle/gear.
2. Bring both handles together. Both handles
should ride on the inner gear.
Consult your dealer for state trailer regulations con-
cerning lighting and other optional equip ment.
I. Tie-downs
The boat should be secured to the trailer by tie-
downs to prevent damage to the hull. The boat may
shift or bounce against the bunks or hull supports
if not secured. It may also slide or fall off the trailer
while being towed.
There are two types of tie-downs being used:
1. Bow Tie-downs: A bow stop to hold the front of
your boat in place is located on the winch stand.
It should be positioned so that the winch line
pulls straight and is parallel to the trailer frame.
A separate tie-down should then be attached to
hold the boat. See Fig ure S11.
Figure S11: Bow Tie Down Strap
NOTICE
DO NOT rely on the winch ca ble (or line)
alone to hold the bow of the boat against the
bow stop. A bow tie-down is provid ed with
the Four Winns® trailer.
2. Rear Tie-downs: It is very important that the
transom is resting se curely on the bunk sup ports
at the rear of the trailer. Rear tie-downs are at-
tached to the trailer and used to secure the boat
to the trailer. Tighten the tie-downs to prevent the
boat from moving. See Figure S12.