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LAUNCHING & RETRIEVING PROCEDURES
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LAUNCHING
1. Extend the trailer tongue, if necessary, by lower-
ing the forward support wheel, chocking the main
wheels, unplugging the electrical connection, remov-
ing the tongue positioning pin and cotter pin and
sliding the tongue out to its full extended length and
reinstalling the pin and cotter pin. This can be done
with the vehicle still connected to the trailer, using
the vehicle to slowly move the extension while a
second person watches the trailer, but should at all
times be done with the trailer on level ground.
Whether the tongue needs extending will depend on
the slope of the launch ramp and the depth of water
available when the boat is backed in. In the majority
of cases, for launching, the tongue may not need ex-
tending.
2. Remove any and all tie down straps and ropes
securing the boat to the trailer, as well as any lines
securing the rudder in the upright position or on cen-
terline. The only attachment of the boat to the trailer
should be the strap from the bow eye to the trailer
winch.
3. The spar can be raised before or after launch,
depending on the time available before and the
docking facilities available after launch.
Beware of
nearby power lines before raising spar
.
4. Attach the necessary bow and stern mooring lines
and fenders if necessary. Do not lower the fenders
over the side until the boat is clear of the trailer.
5. Initially slacken the trailer winch and familiarize
yourself with its gear switch action and return the
winch to the locked position.
6. Load all loose gear and provisions aboard by
lowering the swim ladder in the transom.
7. Back the boat and trailer down the ramp until the
back wheels of the vehicle are just clear of the wa-
ter, Retrieve the bow and stern lines as necessary.
Loosen the trailer winch and bow strap.
8. Once the boat is floating free, push the boat clear
of the trailer guides to the available dock, maintain-
ing control with the mooring lines.
9. Slowly pull the empty trailer out of the water, be-
ing careful that boat and people stay clear.
10. Park the trailer and vehicle and return to the
boat.