Regal 2000 ES, Owner'S Manual

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Trailering
10-9
LOADING
The most important thing
to remember when pulling
your boat out of the water is
that oft en the ramp will be
crowded. As you approach
the ramp, make a visual
inspection of the traffi
c and
people, both at the ramp
and all around you.
Th is is
an important time to use
caution, courtesy, and common sense! While you may feel it’s your next
turn, another boater may not be as courteous. Don’t insist on your
rightful place in line; it could lead to disastrous consequences in the
confi nes of a crowded boat ramp. If there is any perceived danger,
stand off until you can safely approach the ramp.
Back your trailer down to the water’s edge. At this point it is a good
idea to let a suffi
cient amount of line out of the winch to reach the
bow eye. Make sure you disconnect the trailer harness to keep the
bulbs from blowing out due them being subjected to the cold water.
On roller or bunk style trailers back up until the aft roller is just at
the water level. Th
is allows you to hook up the winch cable and to
start cranking the boat on to the trailer properly. Th is method gives
you a good starting point and helps keep the boat centered on the
trailer as it is reloaded. It may be necessary to further back the trailer
into the water. Th
is permits cranking the boat easier on to the trailer.
Once the boat is positioned correctly on the trailer have someone
hook up the winch cable hook to the bow eye. Also, this will help
keep the boat bow against the trailer roller. Shut down the engine
and run the stern drive up to the top of the trailer position.
With the bow snug against the roller, start to crank the boat up on
to the trailer. Make sure the hull bottom or keel stays in the center
of each roller as it is being cranked on the trailer. Double check to
ensure the hitch is locked tight on the vehicle ball.