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Trailering

 Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer  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.
 Carry a spare tire for the trailer, along with
sufficient tools to change the tire.
 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.
 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.
 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 131 or 135.)
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.
 Be sure the access port caps are properly
installed (see page 201 for more informa-
tion) and the rear platform hatch is closed
securely.

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