TRAILERING AND LAUNCHING
© 2003-2018 Ken Cook Co.
SECTION
8
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8 - 7
• Once the trailer is secured to the vehicle hitch, stow the trailer jack or lift
so that it will not hit the ground.
• Check and correct tire pressure on the tow vehicle and trailer, including
the spare tire. Under-inflated tires heat up rapidly and may cause tire
damage or failure. The proper tire pressure is listed on the trailer
certification plate.
• Check trailer wheel bearings before each trip.
• Secure the stern of the boat to the trailer from the stern eyes.
• Fasten the bow of the boat to the trailer with the bow winch line connected
to the bow eye and bow safety chains.
• If travel conditions require, use an additional tie-down strap across the
rear of your boat from side to side to further secure the stern.
• Check all strapping material for wear.
• Check that the wiring is properly connected. It should not touch the road
but should be loose enough to make turns without disconnecting or
damaging the wires.
• Too much or too little tongue weight makes steering difficult and causes
the tow vehicle to sway. Put approximately 5% to 10% of boat and trailer
weight on the tongue.
• Drive with the vehicle and trailer running lights on.
• Check load distribution to make sure the tow vehicle and trailer are
properly balanced front to back and side to side.
• Check that all items are securely fastened on and in the trailer.
• Be sure the trailer jack, tongue support and any attached stabilizers are
raised and locked in place.
WINCH
LINE
SAFETY
CHAIN
BOW EYE
WINCH STAND BOW STOP
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