Welcraft 232 Coastal, Owner'S Manual

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• Make sure the trailer bunks and /or rollers
properly support the hull and do not put
pressure on the lifting strakes. The rollers and
bunks must be kept in good condition to prevent
scratching and gouging of the hull.
• The capacity rating of the trailer should be
greater than the combined weight of the boat,
motor, and equipment. The gross vehicle weight
rating must be shown on the trailer. Make sure
the weight of the boat, engine, gear, and trailer
is not more than the gross vehicle weight rating.
• Make sure the boat is securely fastened on the
trailer to prevent movement between the boat
and trailer. The bow eye on the boat should be
secured with rope, chain or turnbuckle in
addition to the winch cable. Additional straps
may be required across the beam of the boat or
from the transom eyes to the trailer.
Note: Make sure your towing vehicle and
trailer are in compliance with all state
and local laws. Contact your state
motor vehicle bureau for laws
governing the towing of trailers.
• The SAFETY CHAINS must be attached
crisscrossing under the coupler to the frame of
the tow vehicle. If the ball was to break, the
trailer would follow in a straight line and prevent
the coupler from dragging on the road. Make
sure the trailer emergency brake cable or chain
is also installed to the tow vehicle frame.
• Make sure the LIGHTS on the trailer function
properly.
• CHECK THE BRAKES. On a level parking area roll
forward and apply the brakes several times at
increasing speeds to determine if the brakes on
the tow vehicle and trailer are working properly.
• Make sure the tow vehicle has SIDE VIEW
MIRRORS that are large enough to provide an
unobstructed rear view on both sides of the
vehicle.
• CHECK THE TIRES and WHEEL BEARINGS.
Note: Your trailer dealer will give
instructions on how to load, fasten and
launch your boat.
Before Going Out On The Highway:
• T-TOP ENCLOSURE must be removed when
trailering. Canvas enclosures are not designed
to withstand the extreme wind pressure
encountered while trailering and will be
damaged. Always remove and properly store the
enclosure before trailering your boat.
• Make sure the tow BALL and TRAILER COUPLER
are the same size and bolts and nuts are tightly
secured.
• The COUPLER MUST BE COMPLETELY OVER
THE BALL and the LATCHING MECHANISM
LOCKED DOWN.
• Make sure the TRAILER IS LOADED EVENLY
from front to rear as well as side to side and has
the correct weight on the hitch. Too much
weight on the hitch will cause the rear of the
tow vehicle to drag and may make steering
more difficult. Too little weight on the hitch will
cause the rig to fishtail and will make controlling
the tow vehicle difficult. Contact your local
trailer manufacturer or dealer for the correct
weight on the hitch for your trailer.
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