24 Bennington Owner’s Manual
Before backing down the launch ramp:
Remove all stern tie-downs. Load all personal gear.
Properly secure all loose gear. Lock winch and trailer unit.
Inventory your safety equipment. Make sure drain plugs are installed on your boat
Disconnect trailer wiring from vehicle.
(if applicable).
Loading Your Boat Back On The Trailer:
Here are some basic tips when loading your boat back onto the trailer:
When the tailer is in several inches of water:
STOP the towing vehicle.
Leave manual transmission towing vehicle in gear or place automatic transmission in park.
Turn off the engine.
Always set the parking brake on the towing vehicle.
Place blocks behind the towing vehicle’s rear wheels.
Note: If you have a bunk trailer, the trailer may need to be more than several inches in the water
before loading your boat. If you fi nd it diffi cult to load your boat, you are probably too far in the
water with the trailer.
Please refer to your Trailer Owner’s Manual for specifi c operation and safety procedures.
This section provides information about your boat’s instruments, controls, wiring, and other equip-
ment.
Please note that some equipment described in this section may be standard on some Bennington
models and optional or not available on other models. Check with your Bennington Pontoons dealer
for the latest optional product information or if you have questions about your boat’s equipment.
Electrical Wiring System:
Your boat has a 12 volt DC negative ground electrical system which provides power to all systems
on the boat. Your boat’s wiring system has been fully installed and inspected at Bennington during
the manufacturing process. Bennington recommends that you have your dealer install any additional
electrical equipment to your boat. An error in wiring the electrical circuits can cause a fi re and dam-
age your boat’s electrical wiring and/or components.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR ENGINE AND TRAILER OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THEIR
SPECIFIC WIRING & ELECTRICAL INFORMATION.
Batteries:
The battery on your boat was installed by your Bennington Pontoons dealer. Inspect the battery fre-
quently for cleanliness and tight connections. When you inspect your battery, make sure it is tightly
secured. Be sure that the battery compartment is well ventilated. If you need to replace your battery,
install the same type as originally supplied with your boat. Please refer to your battery owner’s
manual for specifi c information about use and service.
! CAUTION !
8 Ft wide Bennington models with 25” pontoon upgrade
may not fi t on all center lift (scissor) style trailers.
BENNINGTON COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS
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