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Use U-Bolt to pull boat onto the trailer.
Top Position Recommendations for All Models
YOUR BOAT MAY BE EQUIPED WITH TRAVEL TRANSPORT BRACKETS FOR THE BIMINI TOP. IF SO, LOWER THE TOP
INTO THE TRAVEL POSITION OR PLACE TOP COMPLETELY DOWN WHEN TRANSPORTING AND TIE TOP TO WALL RAIL.
ALSO, SECURE SUNDECK CUSHIONS, UNHINGED SEATS, TABLES OR ANY OTHER LOOSE ITEMS BEFORE TRANSPORT.
LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY
Check the metal or plastic certification label attached by the manufacturer
to the left forward side of your trailer. It may show the maximum load
carrying capacity of the trailer. It is required to show the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) which is the load-carrying capacity plus the weight of
the trailer itself. Be sure that the total weight or your boat engine, gear and
trailer do not exceed the GVWR.
TONGUE WEIGHT
Too much or too little tongue weight will cause difficult steering and tow
vehicle sway. A rough rule of thumb is 5% to 10% of boat and trailer weight
should be on the trailer tongue.
Most of the weight of your boat and engine is at the transom (stern)
supports which must be positioned so that the boat's transom rests directly
on them. If the boat overhangs these supports the hull can be deformed and
performance drastically affected.
An aluminum boat should have long, straight longitudinal bunkers or a long
Improper trailer setup can cause hull damage, and, in some cases, could void
your boat warranty.
