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Trailering

before continuing your trip. On longer trips,
1 it is a good idea to carry a set of spare
wheel bearings, seals, and races.
 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.
If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer,
1 Bow eye
practice first in an open area away from ob-
stacles.

1 1

1 Stern eye
 Take down and store the bimini top, if
used. The bimini top is not designed to stay Keep the following points in mind when
unsecured on the boat at highway speeds. backing up
(See page 92 or 95.)  Back slowly. Make steering adjustments in
TIP: small steps.
During transport, make sure to store any  Turn the towing vehicle’s wheels opposite
items inside the storage compartments and the direction you want the trailer to go.
securely close the compartments.  After the trailer begins moving, turn the
 Be sure the access port cap is properly in- towing vehicle to follow it.
stalled (see page 146 for more information)  Have a second person stand by to help di-
and the rear platform hatch is closed se- rect you with hand signals.
curely.
 Be sure any cargo that must be carried in Launching
the boat as well as the folding windshield As a courtesy to other boaters, prepare your
and all hatches are secured. boat for launching before using the ramp.
 While traveling, check the wheel hubs on Each launch may have particular differences,
the trailer whenever you park. If a hub feels such as ramp angle, prevailing wind, waves,
abnormally hot, have the bearing inspected and water currents. If possible, watch a cou-

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