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up, is important, too. Consider that the
land may also be slippery if wet, which
can affect control over the rig.
Before backing into the water, double-
check that your boat is ready for launch.
This includes ensuring that the drain
plugs are installed to avoid swamping
and potentially flooding the boat.
Then you should release the tie-
downs except the winch.
Slowly back the trailer and boat into
the water. If possible, have a second
person standing by (but never directly in
back of the rig) to help guide you. When
backing up, note that the trailer will go in
the opposite direction to the direction in
which the tow vehicle steering wheel is turned. Perhaps the easiest manner to back up is to place a hand at 6:00
(the lowest point on the steering wheel). Moving the steering wheel right (counter-clockwise) will then turn the
trailer to the right. If your hand or hands were higher on the wheel, it would appear that you are actually turning
the steering wheel to the left.
Back up in the water until the trailer’s back tire is about half-submerged in the water. If the ramp has a shallow
drop, it will be necessary to back in further; if the drop-off is more significant, you may be able to stop before the
wheel is half under.
Place the tow vehicle in Park (or a forward gear if the tow vehicle has a manual transmission) and shut off the
tow vehicle engine. Set the parking brake.
After checking that the water depth is sufficient for your boat’s hull (it should not make contact with the
ramp surface or ground underwater), release the trailer winch latch-and-hook. Assuming that all tie-downs are
released, back the boat into the water and secure to a dock as described elsewhere in this Owner’s Manual or
anchor while you remove the tow vehicle and trailer from the ramp.
To re-load at the conclusion of your outing, reverse the process. When the trailer is in position, verify that the
trailer bunks on which the boat will rest are free of dirt, sand or other debris that could scratch the boat hull. It
is a good idea to back the trailer sufficiently to wet the trailer bunks completely as this will add to protection for
the hull when the boat is loaded.
Directions and suggestions for driving the boat onto the trailer are provided elsewhere in this Owner’s
Manual. This requires practice to master, but correctly loading the boat is critical for both safety and protection of
the condition of the boat and trailer.
Be sure that the tie-downs are secure prior to towing.
Submerging part of the trailer in water will cause the brakes to be wet. See
the
Brake information in this section of the Owner’s Manual regarding care
following an outing. Also, be aware that while the brakes are wet, they will not
work as quickly or efficiently as normal. As soon as they dry, the brakes should
resume their normal characteristics.
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