Specifications

Tie-Downs

Ensuring that a MasterCraft

boat will be held securely in

place on the trailer’s hull sup-

port, especially when under-

way, is extremely important.

If the boat is not ﬁrmly and

properly secured, the boat

can be damaged as it bounces

against the hull supports.

MasterCraft’s Boat Bud-

dy System is located on the

winch stand. Ask an autho-

rized MasterCraft dealer to

demonstrate the proper use

of the Boat Buddy System.

A separate winch strap is pro-

vided and should be attached

to secure the boat to the bow

strap.

Also, it is very important to be sure that the transom of the MasterCraft boat

is resting fully and securely on the supports provided at the rear end of the trail-

er, and that it remains in place when parked or underway.

Tie-downs have been added on both the bow and transom of the boat and

must be used while trailering.

Hitching Up

• Hitch only to the ball size marked on the coupler.

• Be certain that the ball clamp captures the ball and lever or that the handwell

is fully closed or tightened. Insert safety pin or optional lock pin.

• Cross the safety cables under the coupling.

• Allow only enough slack in the safety cables to handle turns. When hitching

the trailer up, always observe each item on the Trailer Check List, found in this

Manual. Hitching the trailer to the tow vehicle may be performed by just one

person, but it is deﬁnitely easier with a second person to help guide.

Here are the basic steps to hitch up to the trailer:

• Slowly back the tow vehicle as close as possible to the trailer. It’s easier—and

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