Four winns FUNSHIP - Trailer Information; S.-.1; Regulations; Load.carrying.capacity

Owner’s Manual Page 115Trailer Information - Section S
NOTICE
Manufacturer’s Tire Registry
Ensure to ll out your name and address on
the tire registration form provided in your
owners packet. Mail it to the tire manufacturer
for the purposes of compliance with Federal
defect notication regulations.
Laws covering such items as trailer brakes, lights,
safety chains, etc., will vary from state to state.
P
lease contact the motor vehicle department in your
state for additional information. Additionally, if select-
ing a trailer from another manufacturer, discuss these
requirements with them.
B. Load Carrying Capacity
Thecerticationlabelshowsthemaximumload-carry-
ing capacity and is located on the port forward side of
the trailer. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
is the load-carrying capacity plus the weight of the
trailer itself. DO NOT exceed the GVWR rating for
the trailer.
NOTICE
When using or choosing a tow vehicle with
the correct GVWR, you must consider not
only the weight of the boat and trailer but also
the weight of the fuel, water, equipment, etc.
Refer to Table 1 below.
Table 1: Average Equipment Weight
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.sbL06
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.laG/.sbL5.6
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.laG/.sbL8
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If selecting a trailer from another manufacturer,
check the load-carrying capacity. A trailer with a load-
carrying capacity that is too low will be unsafe on the
highway and could cause sudden failure of critical
trailer components or abnormal tire wear. A trailer with
too high of a load-carrying capacity that is sprung for
heavy loads can damage a lighter boat.
S - 1 GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATION
The trailer must properly “match” the boat’s weight
and hull design. Four Winns
®
trailers are designed
specicallyforcertainmodelsonly.Pleaseconsult
our website at www.fourwinns.com or your Four
Winns dealer for applicable trailer models. Four
Winns
®
trailers meet or exceed the National Marine
Manufacturers Association’s trailer requirements.
Four Winns manufactures bunk type trailers for
the applicable models only. The bunks are located
specicallyforFourWinns
®
boats and adequately
support all parts of the boat. It is a “drive-on” type
trailer which means winching the boat from the water
may not be necessary.
NOTICE
When winching the boat onto the trailer, be
sure the bunks are wet to prevent damage to
the boat or trailer. DO NOT attempt to winch
the boat forward when out of the water.
Damage to the winch stand/assembly or
tongue could occur.
Four Winns offers both painted and galvanized trailers
withGatorHyde™protectivecoating.Thepainted
trailer is intended to be used in fresh water and the
galvanized trailer in salt/brackish water.
NOTICE
Four Winns does not recommend the usage
of painted trailers for salt/brackish water
conditions, as trailer life may be substantially
reduced.
A. Regulations
Federal law requires that the trailer and tire regis-
tration information be compiled and recorded. The
Four Winns
®
boat registration card includes trailer
registration information. A trailer tire warranty card
includedintheowner’spacket,istobelledout
and returned to the tire manufacturer.
TRAILER INFORMATION