Polycraft boat, Owner'S Manual

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TRAILER LIGHTING
Lighng and wiring need a six month in secon to ensure
that there is no cracked lamp lenses, no corrosion has got
into the wiring, lamps and that all funcons of the lamps
are working.
Check tail lights and turn signals work when a'ached to
the towing vehicle. Before backing the trailer into the
water, disconnect the light plug from the car. This will
greatly reduce the chance of blowing out the trailer
lights.
HAND WINCH
Never overload your winch, use it only for the applicaon
it has been supplied for on normal ramp condions. All
winches are fi'ed with webbing straps (the same
material as seat belts). This material is designed for
higher load rang and braking strain, compared to
equivalent cable.
When you finish with the trailer remember to check that
the winch strap is dry to avoid rusng on the winch drum.
Oil the winch shas, bushes and gears periodically when
needed.
FITTING BOATS TO THE TRAILERS
All Polycra boats must be trailered and stored on a
Polycra approved trailer. The full length skids on these
purpose built trailers, help to support and cradle the hull.
Trailering and storage of a Polycra boat on a regular
‘rollered’ trailer will see the hull warp and buckle due to
the impact of the hull weight on the roller mounds. And
will void your warranty.
Once your boat has been correctly set up on a Polycra
approved trailer you should mark the height of the skids
and check regularly to ensure the post heights have not
changed. Incorrect setup could alter the performance of
your boat and possibly void your warranty. Galvanized
parts should not be touching any part of the hull and the
side Teflon skid pads should be posioned as far out from
the keel as possible then to be adjusted up firm against
the hull of the boat.
If your boat doesn’t come up straight aer trailer
adjustment and all skid pad measurements are correct,
then check that the boat sits horizontal in the water.
Even a very slight lean will bring the boat up to one side.
Move fuel tanks, fishing gear etc to bring the hull
horizontal to the water.
The boat should be fastened to the trailer by a cable or
strap from the bow eye to the winch, plus a safety chain
or cable from the bow eye to the winch stand or trailer
tongue. The stern of the boat should be ed down to the
trailer but do not over ghten the straps to the point
where your boat is flexing in towards the centre. The
boat transom-to-trailer e down straps and winch lines
are designed for normal towing condions on paved
roadways and moderately rough secondary roads (at slow
speeds only). We recommend the use of addional
straps or rope e downs for securing the boat to the
trailer, parcularly for longer trips or whenever you
expect to encounter rough roads. The use of a motor
support bracket is also recommended.
TRAILERING TIPS
Handy Tip
Remember to close all hatches and doors in the boat
before trailering. Store all loose equipment, so it cannot
slide, fall or blow out. Ensure the canopy/bimini is down
and secure and that all seang inside the boat is also
secured. It is possible for seats to move while travelling –
ensure all seats are strapped down and securely
fastened. If you haven’t hinged your storage seat lids
make sure they are strapped or a'ach elasc eyelets to
ensure your lids do not fly off while travelling on the
road.