Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Cruiser
9-1
Cruiser
Section 9
TRAILERING AND LAUNCHING
Before using your trailer, see Safety on page 2-1 .
LEGAL
CONSIDERATIONS
The following information is intended as a basic
guideline only. See the
Trailer Operator’s Manual
for information on operation, adjustments and
maintenance.
Before you use your trailer, contact your state’s
Department of Motor Vehicles (and that of other
states through which you may be traveling) for
information on trailering regulations. Trailer
regulations vary widely from state to state, and it
is your responsibility to be in compliance with all
regulations when trailering your boat.
Regulations include, but are not limited to, trailer
registration, licensing, width, height, length, lights,
safety chains, tie-downs, hitch type, weight
capacity, brakes, spare wheels, vehicle mirrors
and gross vehicle weight.
TRAILER
CLASSIFICATION
Trailers are separated into four classes based on
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
TRAILER TYPE
Trailers are designed for many applications and
can vary in style. To prevent damage to your boat
and/or personal injury, always use the
appropriate trailer for your boat. Contact your
dealer for more information.
TRAILER GROSS
VEHICLE WEIGHT
RATING
All trailers must display a Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) decal, which shows the
load-carrying capacity plus the weight of the
trailer. The total weight of your boat (fully loaded
with fuel, batteries, water, etc.), engine, gear and
trailer must never exceed the GVWR.
TOWING VEHICLE
The towing vehicle must be able to safely pull the
full trailer and boat load. Never pull a trailer load
that exceeds the vehicle’s towing capacity; you
risk losing control of the trailer and/or vehicle.
Before trailering, always check your
Vehicle
Operator’s Manual for maximum towing/trailering
load specifications and maximum gross vehicle
weight specifications that include the fully loaded
trailer.
Trailer Class GVWR
Class One under 2000 lb (907 kg)
Class Two
over 2000 lb (907 kg) and under
3500 lb (1588 kg)
Class Three
over 3500 lb (1588 kg) and under
5000 lb (2268 kg)
Class Four over 5000 lb (2268 kg)