Specifications

• Check all spaces for standing water (rainwater or water from cleaning).
Standing water is undesirable for many reasons, but mainly because a
collection of it can rapidly increase weight on the trailer, often beyond
its capacity. Furthermore, the extra weight may shift with the
movement of the trailer and cause a dangerous situation.
• Ensure the trailer is loaded evenly from front to rear as well as side-to-
side. Too much weight on the hitch will cause the rear of the tow
vehicle to sag and may make steering more difficult. This can also
cause your headlights to shine into the eyes of oncoming traffic.
L.11. Launching
the Boat
Once at the boat ramp, use the following procedures to launch the boat:
Step Procedure
1 Using a spotter, carefully back the trailer down the boat ramp to
the water’s edge.
2 Remove all of the tie-down straps that secure the boat to the trailer
except for the strap attaching the trailer eyebolt to the trailer and
the winch connection.
3 Visually inspect the boat’s hull and engines for any damage that
may have occurred during transit.
4 Place crew onboard the boat and have crew member stand-by to
release the trailer winch connection.
5 Carefully back the trailer into the water until approximately three-
quarters of the boat is floating free of the trailer.
6 Check spaces for flooding.
7 Lower engines into the water and start. Ensure the water level in
the vicinity of the out drives is sufficient for operation and clear of
hazards.
8 If crew is satisfied with condition of boat/engines and is ready to
get underway, release the strap attaching the trailer eyebolt to the
trailer and the winch connection and carefully push/power the boat
back off the trailer.
9 Carefully pull tow vehicle forward clear of boat ramp.