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HANDLING
2. LIFTING - DAVIT HANDLING
For lifting or davit handling, use the eyebolts provided for this purpose or have them installed by your
dealer.
WARNING
NO PASSENGERS ON BOARD WHILE LIFTING
CAUTION
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNLOADED FROM THE BOAT FOR LIFTING OR DAVIT
HANDLING.
THE SELF BAILERS SHOULD BE OPENED AND THE BOAT TILTED AFTWARDS TO
EVACUATE ANY WATER.
3. PLACING THE BOAT ON A TRAILER
The boat must be properly inflated.
The self bailers should be opened.
The tires must be properly inflated.
3.1 Folding boats:
Adjust the trailer rollers (1) so that they support
the buoyancy tubes on either side, at the rear.
Hoist the boat by the forward end, using the side
rings.
The bottom of the transom must rest on the
trailer.
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Set the engine to the sailing position so that it is seated properly on the trailer (2).
Make sure the boat is properly secured and positioned flat.
Remove/secure any equipment that could become detached.
3.2 Semi-rigid boats:
Adjust the central rollers so that the whole weight
of the boat is supported on these rollers.
Adjust the rollers or side pads so as to stabilize
the boat (beware of outside strakes or redants).
Adjust the hitch distance so that the transom is
supported on the last central roller.
Set the engine to the sailing position so that it is
seated properly on the trailer (3).
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Position the boat with blocks if necessary, and tighten the straps securely interposing protective
material on the buoyancy tubes to avoid rubbing (4).
Use the towing rings (for boats that are provided with them) to secure the aft end of the boat.
Remove or secure any equipment that could become detached including accessories and removable
parts.
For road safety reasons, you must cover the propeller with an effective guard.