MASTERCRAFT TRAILERS
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• Replace damaged tie-downs, winch straps, wiring, etc.
• Lubricate moving parts such as the rollers and winch, as well as the ball coupler.
• Tighten any loose nuts and bolts.
Trailering Tips
• The jack and lug wrench that came with your tow vehicle may also work on your trailer, but don’t count on
it! Check to make sure.
• Your trailer will look better and last longer if you rinse it off with fresh water several times a year. If your boat
is in brackish or salt water, the trailer should be rinsed thoroughly after every trip. An annual washing with a
mild detergent and waxing with an auto wax also will help to keep your trailer bright and clean.
• Make up a special Boating Kit and carry it with you on all trips. The 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 your policy, or call your
insurance agent to be sure you are fully covered.
Trailering Check List
Never tow this trailer before you check 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.
• The boat is securely anchored to the trailer. (The winch strap is not a satisfactory tie-down!)
• The wheel lug nuts are properly tightened.
The wheel bearings are properly adjusted and maintained.
• The load is within the maximum load-carrying capacity of both the trailer and the tow vehicle.
• The tires are properly inflated.
• All trailer lights are working properly.
• Trailer brakes are properly adjusted and working, if the trailer is so equipped.
This trailer is manufactured to meet the applicable federal safety standards. Check the local and state re-
quirements 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 your trailer is in full compliance with applicable state laws. Your MasterCraft
dealer can help you in this regard. Otherwise, contact your nearest state motor vehicle department.
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