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    Trailering

           z Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer  z Be sure any cargo that must be carried in
            with the winch line and also with the chain.  the boat as well as the folding windshield
            Secure the stern eyes to the trailer with tie-  and all hatches are  secured. A durable,
            downs.                                properly fitting cover, such as the genuine
                                                  Yamaha cover available from your Yamaha
                                                  Boat Dealer designed specifically for your
                                                  boat, is highly recommended to help pro-
                                                  tect your boat  during  transport and stor-
                                                  age.
                                                z Carry a spare tire for the trailer, along with
                                                  sufficient tools to change the tire.
                                                z While traveling, check the wheel hubs on
                                     1            the trailer whenever you park. If a hub feels
                                                  abnormally hot, have the bearing inspected
                                                  before continuing your trip. On longer trips,
           1  Bow eye
                                                  it is a good idea to carry a set of spare
                                                  wheel bearings, seals, and races.
                                                z When making a turn, do not cut corners.
                                                  The trailer has a smaller turning circle, so it
                                                  turns more sharply around the corner than
                                                  the towing vehicle.

                                                Backing your trailer
                                                It takes practice to back a trailer successfully.
                            1
                                                If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer,
                                                practice first in an open area away from ob-
           1  Stern eye
                                                stacles.
           z Take down and store  the  bimini top,  if
            used. The bimini top is not designed to stay
            unsecured on the boat at highway speeds.
            (See page 127 or 132.)
           TIP:
           During transport, use a boat cover to prevent
           any items from blowing out of the boat, or
           make sure to store any items inside the stor-
           age compartments and securely close the
           compartments.
           z Be sure the access port caps are properly
            installed (see page 190 for more informa-
            tion) and the rear platform hatch is closed
            securely.

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