PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST
_________ Drain plugs – installed (first visual check)
_________ Boat cover – removed
_________ Wheel chocks – available
_________ Equipment – loaded for proper trim
_________ Bow and stern lines – fastened
_________ Tiedowns – removed
_________ Fuel tanks – full
_________ Outboard or stern drive – tilted up and engine support removed (if applicable)
_________ Check boat systems (engine room blower, bilge pumps, lights, etc.) – operational
_________ Electrical connection to tow vehicle – unplugged
_________ Trailer wheel bearings – cool
_________ Ramp conditions, water depth, current – checked
_________ Drain plugs – installed (second visual check)
LAUNCHING CHECKLIST
_________ Station someone to help direct.
_________ Back straight down the ramp.
_________ Stop with trailer wheels at waters edge.
_________ Secure tow vehicle with parking brake and wheel chocks.
_________ Station helper to hold bow and stern lines from the ramp.
_________ Tighten winch brake and release anti-reverse lock. Do not disconnect winch cable.
_________ If equipped release tilt latch.
_________ Allow boat to slide off trailer.
_________ Unhook winch cable from bow and rewind or secure trailer.
_________ Pull boat to appropriate location and secure.
_________ Return trailer tilt to horizontal and lock.
_________ Remove chocks and drive tow vehicle and trailer from ramp.
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