Specifications
with an auto wax will also help to keep the trailer bright and clean.
• Make up a special boating kit and carry it with you on all trips. e kit should
include a spare wheel and tire, lug wrench, wheel chocks, bearing grease, spare
strap for tie-downs and winch, extra lights, wheel bearings and road flares.
• Some insurance policies do not provide coverage when towing a trailer. Check
the policy or call the insurance agent to be certain that coverage exists.
Trailering Check List
Never tow the trailer before checking to be sure:
• Coupler, hitch and hitch ball are of the same size.
• Coupler and safety cables are safely secured to the hitch.
• Check all fasteners for proper tightness.
• e boat is securely anchored to the trailer. (e winch strap by itself is not
a satisfactory tie-down!)
• e wheel lug nuts are properly torqued (tightened).
• e wheel bearings are properly adjusted and maintained.
• e load is within the maximum load-carrying capacity of both the trailer
and the tow vehicle.
• e tires are properly inflated.
• All trailer lights are working properly.
• Trailer brakes are properly adjusted and working.
• at the tower on the boat (if so equipped) is secure, whether it is upright
and locked in place or has been lowered. Also be certain that there is suf-
ficient overhead clearance before removing the boat/trailer from cover,
or when towing that the unit will clear any overhead items such as trees,
bridges, overhead power lines, overpasses, etc.
is trailer is manufactured to meet the applicable federal safety standards at
the time of manufacture. Check the local and state requirements regarding any
additional equipment that may be required.
Note: Trailer laws covering such
things as brakes, lights, safety
cables, licenses, etc., will vary
from state to state. Be sure that
the trailer is in full compliance
with applicable state laws. An
authorized MasterCraft dealer
can help in this regard. Other-
wise, contact the nearest state
motor vehicle department.
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