whaler 270 Outrage, Manual

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Section 2 • General Information
270 Outrage
R
Trailering
Your 270 Outrage has the option of being fitted with a
galvanized trailer. This trailer is best suited for your boats
length and width. If you have a trailer or plan on
purchasing a trailer separately there are some points you
need to consider, such as:
• Having a center roller and keel guards will help
provide good support for the keel, also provide
good fore and aft support.
Whether you are lifting your boat out of the water for
routine maintenance or long term storage, consider the
following:
• If you are using a professional lifting service,
it is prudent to check all credentials and ask
for proof of insurance to protect your
investment.
• Use a wide, flat, belt sling for lifting ,to
minimize stress on the gunwales. Careful
placement of the slings should be observed.
DO NOT PLACE SLINGS WHERE
UNDER WATER FITTINGS WILL BE
IN CONTACT
.
• If using a lifting hook, attach to bow eye and
the stern lifting eyes mounted on the transom.
Always use a spreader bar on the stern eyes
and use chafing protection on the top of the
transom.
• All drain plugs (i.e. transom, fishwell, deck,
etc.) should be pulled out and the boat
positioned with the bow slightly higher than
the stern so that any water which is allowed
to accumulate in the cock pit and/or bilge
can easily drain from the boat.
Place slings ONLY WHERE INDICATED by the “Sling”
tags on the hull of the boat (P&S).
NOTICE
!
CAUTION
Long term lifting with the bow and stern eyes
can cause stress on the fiberglass and gel coat
and is not recommended.
!
DANGER
Use only the lifting points specified. Using the
cleats for lifting is dangerous and could cause
serious injury or death.
Proper Short Duration lifting
Fig. 2.18.1
1
2
3
4
LIFT CABLE
CHAFING PROTECTION
BOW EYE
STERN EYE (P&S)
1
2
3
1
2
4
Lifting
The bow eye is used to haul and hold your boat onto a
trailer. The stern eyes are used as tie down points while
trailering the boat. The bow and stern eyes may be used
only for short term lifting of the boat. Long term lifting
with bow and stern eyes will cause stress on the fiberglass
and gel coat.
For long term lifting or storage, use flat, wide belt-type
slings and spreaders long enough to keep pressure from
gunwales. Place slings where indicated by “Sling” tags
forward and aft on the port and starboard hull.
DO
NOT place slings where they may lift on underwater
fittings.