If the vessel is stored outdoors, it must be covered for snow load, so that this slips off and does not
remain wet and heavy on board the boat. In such extreme cases, the boat can be deformed and
damaged.
The boat can be winter stored over time on a boat trailer but note that a boat trailer with
pulleys/wheels is required that runs the entire length of the boat so that the point load is spread over
large parts of the hull, and is placed according to illustration.
Lifting, landing and transport
The vessel should not be towed on the ground, as this could cause damage to the bottom. When
transporting over land, your River 460 should be lifted using lifting straps. When transporting on a
trailer, make sure that the hull does not rest against sharp edges, and that the vessel rests in both
specified places (see illustration). The boat must not be transported or stored on a standard boat
trailer with a few pulleys/supports. The most ideal solution would be boat trailers adapted to
rotationally moulded boats with long wheelbases on each side to distribute the point load well over
a large area. The boat is secured/strapped in accordance with regulations for transport, but should
not be strapped with great force or stand with force on the straps for a long time as this can cause
deformations on the boat.
The illustration below shows a cross section of the boat’s bracing system, and the markers indicate
where it will be suitable to support the hull. A warning sign has also been installed on board the boat
as a reminder.
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