A correctly selected trailer supports the boat properly, makes towing safer, and
makes loading and unloading easier. Improper trailering can cause serious traffic
accidents and is one of the major causes of boat damage. The warranty does not
cover damage of this type. Familiarize yourself with proper towing procedures
before towing your boat on the road. If using the transportation and storage top, the
supplied poles must be installed to keep the top tight. If the top is not tight, damage
can occur during storage or trailering.
IMPORTANT
: Your boat’s trailer was specifically designed to properly transport
your boat. Do not use any other trailer with your boat. Your dealer can help you
with the proper tow vehicle connections. Check with the state Department of Motor
Vehicles for registration and licensing regulations in your state. Some states require
that boat trailers be registered and licensed. Some states, and provinces, also have
brake requirements of which you should be aware.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING
The trailer should be able to accommodate the weight of the boat, engine, full fuel
tank, and any other equipment that will normally be carried. Check the certification
label on the frame of the trailer for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The
total weight of your boat, engine, fuel, gear, and trailer should not exceed the
GVWR.
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
If your towing vehicle is equipped with a weight distribution hitch, it must be capa-
ble of handling the GVWR. The weight on the trailer should be evenly distributed.
If too much weight rests on the hitch, the front end of the vehicle will sway or over-
steer. Insufficient tongue weight will cause the trailer to fishtail. In either case, the
vehicle will be hard to handle and could become uncontrollable at high speeds.
State and provincial regulations usually require that trailers above a specified
weight rating be equipped with brakes. Requirements vary; check with your dealer
for additional information.
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Overloading trailer can lead to frame or component failure or loss of tow vehicle
control. To prevent accidents and injury, total weight of trailer, boat, and gear
must not exceed trailer weight rating.
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