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    Trailering

           (5) Attach and  tighten the  winch line.  Lifting
              NOTICE: The winch line should not be  NOTICE
              the only line securing the bow during
              trailering. Use the chain along with the  Do not attach lifting cables to the bow eye,
              winch to secure the boat to the trailer.  cleats, stern eyes, ski tow hook, or hand-
                                                grips. Serious damage to the boat can oc-
                                                cur. Use only a sling designed specifically
                                                for lifting boats.

                                                If you need to remove the boat from the water
                                                without a trailer, use these guidelines:
                                                z Use a sling-type lifting  mechanism  de-
                                                  signed for lifting boats. The sling should be
                                     1            covered with a protective material to pre-
                                                  vent damage to the hull gelcoat.
                                                z Use spreader bars to avoid side stress to
           1  Bow eye                             the hull that may cause cracks in the gel-
                                                  coat and fiberglass.
           (6) Pull the trailer up the ramp out of the way  z Attach guidelines to the bow eye and stern
              of other boaters. Attach the bow and  eyes to control movement of the boat dur-
              stern tie-downs. Reconnect the trailer  ing lifting.
              lights.                           z Remove all people and all cargo from the
                                                  boat. Drain any excess water from the bilge
                                                  using the bilge pump.
                                                z Be sure all people are standing clear, and
                                                  then lift the boat slowly and just far enough
                                                  to verify that the boat is securely held and
                                                  properly balanced. If necessary, lower the
                                                  boat again and adjust the slings.
                                                z When ready, lift the boat slowly and care-
                            1                     fully.

           1  Stern eye

           (7) Perform the post-operation checks  on
              page 166.

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