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3 OPERATION
3) Make sure the boat is centered on
the support rails and is headed
straight for the bow stop (bumper
board). Ease the boat forward until
the bow rests against the bow stop.
NOTICE: The winch line is not
designed to pull the boat onto the
trailer.
4) Attach and tighten the winch line.
NOTICE: The winch line should
not be the only line securing the
bow during trailering. Use the
chain along with the winch to
secure the boat to the trailer.
5) Pull the trailer up the ramp out of the
way of other boaters. Attach the bow
and stern tie-downs. Reconnect the
trailer lights.
6) Follow the Post-Operation Checks
on page 3-27.
LIFTING
Do not attach lifting cables to the
bow eye, cleats, water-ski tow eye,
or grab handles. Serious damage
to the boat can occur. 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:
• Use a sling-type lifting mechanism
designed for lifting boats. The sling
should be covered with a protective
material to prevent damage to the
hull gelcoat.
• Use spreader bars to avoid side
stress to the hull that may cause
cracks in the gelcoat and fiber-
glass.
• Attach guidelines to the bow eye
and stern tie-down cleats to control
movement of the boat during lifting.
• Remove all people and all cargo
from the boat. Drain any excess
water from the bilge using the bilge
pump.
• Be sure all people are standing
clear, then lift boat slowly and just
far enough to verify that the boat
is securely held and properly bal-
anced. If necessary, lower the boat
again and adjust the slings.
• When ready, lift the boat slowly and
carefully.