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Trailering

 Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer tion) and the rear platform hatch is closed
with the winch line and also with the chain. securely.
Secure the stern eyes to the trailer with tie-  Be sure any cargo that must be carried in
downs. the boat as well as the folding windshield
and all hatches are secured. A durable,
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
1 sufficient tools to change the tire.
 While traveling, check the wheel hubs on
the trailer whenever you park. If a hub feels
1 Bow eye
abnormally hot, have the bearing inspected
before continuing your trip. On longer trips,
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
1
It takes practice to back a trailer successfully.
If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer,
1 Stern eye
practice first in an open area away from ob-
 Take down and store the bimini top, if stacles.
used. The bimini top is not designed to stay
unsecured on the boat at highway speeds.
(See page 143 or 146.)
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 211 for more informa-

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