Owner`s manual

6. Check with your state Department of Motor Vehicles
for registration and licensing regulations in your
state. Most states require that boat trailers be
registered and licensed.
7. Be aware that a turn for the trailer is wider than a turn
for the tow vehicle (Figure 4-2). When making a turn,
be careful that your trailer does not strike another vehicle
or object.
8. Inspect your trailer regularly to make sure the side
supports are in good working order. Check the bolts
which secure the rollers and supports for tightness.
Check the wheel bearings frequently for sufcient grease.
9. Check local and state laws for any additional
requirements for trailers.
BACKING A TRAILER
If you do not have experience in backing up with a trailer,
practice backing with a trailer before you get into a confined
launch site. Get accustomed to using your trailer in an open
area. Take someone with you who knows how to back a
trailer.
Backing a trailer works the opposite of backing a car. If the
trailer needs to travel to the right, turn the steering wheel to
the left and vice versa (Figure 4-3). Do not turn the wheel too
far or oversteer. Turn the wheel gradually until you get the
feel of safe backing.
4.2
TRAILERING GUIDELINES
1. Be sure that the bunks support all of the tubes and
transom surfaces, and that they distribute weight evenly
on the trailer. All transoms must be supported by the
trailer to handle the weight of the engines.
2. Make sure your boat is properly tied down and a safety
chain is used.
3. Do not trailer with the boat’s Bimini top or other canvas
up. Make sure the cover and gear is properly stored, and
the optional trailering kit (available from your dealer) and
sundeck are properly secured. Most of these items can be
severely damaged while trailering if not properly secured.
4. Make sure the motor is tilted up and a transom saver is
used. Don’t travel without the motor properly tilted up or
without a transom saver. Check the ground clearance of
your lower unit.
5. Be sure your trailer is equipped with functional tail lights
and turn signals as required by state and federal laws.
HITCH
BRACKET
TONGUE
CHAINS
(BOTTOM VIEW)
FIGURE 4-1 SAFETY CHAINS
TRAILER PATH
FIGURE 4-2 TURNING WITH A TRAILER
BACKING TO RIGHT
BACKING TO LEFT
FOLLOWING THRU TURN
FIGURE 4-3 BACKING A TRAILER