Specifications

L.10 Trailering
Checklist
Before your trip, ensure the following items have been checked:
• Check intended routes for restrictions on bridges and tunnels, and low
overhead clearances. All antennas and the anchor light mast should be
rotated to the down position. With the antennas and the anchor light
mast in the down position, the highest point of the trailered boat
becomes the top of the radar pod, at 10 feet 8.5 inches above the ground.
• Ensure the tow ball and coupler are the same size and bolts with
washers are tightly secured. (The vibration of road travel can loosen
them.)
• Confirm the coupler is completely over the ball and the latching
mechanism is locked down and secured with locking pin.
• Ensure the safety chains are securely attached, crisscrossing under the
coupler, to the frame of the tow vehicle. If the ball were to break, the
trailer’s tongue would be held up by the chains allowing the trailer to
follow in a straight line and prevent the coupler from dragging on the
road.
• Ensure the breakaway lever actuating chain is attached to the hitch.
• Ensure the jack is fully cranked up.
• The side-view mirrors of towing vehicles should be large enough and
adjusted to provide an unobstructed rear view on both sides of the
vehicle.
• Check all the lights and signals on the trailer to ensure they function
properly. When trailer lights are submerged during launching/recovery
they have a greater chance of failure and should be serviced more
frequently.
• Check the brakes. Lightly test before getting on a major road. On a level
parking area, roll forward and apply the brakes several times at
increased speeds to determine a safe stopping distance.
• Check tires (including spare) and wheel bearings. Improper inflation
may cause difficulty in steering. Read the tire sidewall to determine tire
pressure required. Also check for tire wear, cracks, bubbles, or foreign
objects imbedded in the tire. The factory trailer is provided with bias ply
tires that are not designed for speeds in excess of 65 mph. When trailer
wheels are immersed in water (especially salt water) the bearings should
be inspected and greased on a regular basis in accordance with PMS
procedures.
WARNING
The factory trailer is provided with bias ply tires that are not designed for speeds in
excess of 65 mph. However, because of the size and weight of the boat and trailer,
drivers are cautioned to travel at s
p
eeds less than 55 m
p
h.