A. Hitching Trailer - Four winns 278 VISTA Owner's Manual

There are two types of tie-downs being used:
1. Bow Tie-downs: A bow stop to hold the front of
your boat in place is located on the winch stand.
It should be positioned so that the winch line
pulls straight and is parallel to the trailer frame.
A separate tie-down should then be attached to
hold the boat. See Figure S11.
Figure S11: Bow Tie Down Strap
DO NOT rely on the winch cable (or line) alone
to hold the bow of the boat against the bow
stop. A bow tie-down is provided with the Four
Winns trailer.
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2. Rear Tie-downs: It is very important that the
transom is resting securely on the bunk supports
at the rear of the trailer. Rear tie-downs are
provided to secure the boat to the trailer. Tighten
the tie-downs to prevent the boat from moving.
See Figure S12.
Figure S12: Rear Tie Down Straps
Trailer Information - Section S
NOTICE
The tie-down is a mechanical ratchet device. To allow
line out, follow the procedures below:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and
pull release away from spindle/gear.
2. Open tie-down to a flat, 180° position.
NOTICE
Spring-loaded release should click into a notch
on the painted handle. Both spring releases
should clear the inner gear.
3. Pull line out. The inner spindle/gear should move
freely.
To ratchet line or tighten down the strap on the boat:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and
pull release away from spindle/gear.
2. Bring both handles together. Both handles should
ride on the inner gear.
3. Open (to approximately 110°) and close handles
to ratchet. Leave in closed position to maintain
pressure on line.
S - 3 OPERATION

A. Hitching Trailer

Before towing, the trailer must be properly hitched to
the tow vehicle.
To ensure proper engagement of the actuator's
coupler to the tow ball, DO NOT use a multi-
piece ball, an incorrectly sized ball, or a worn/
damaged ball. Please refer to the trailer's
certification plate, coupler or actuator on the
trailer for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or visit our website at www.fourwinns.
com. Trailers with a GVWR of 000 pounds or
below require a " tow ball and trailers above
a GVWR of 000 pounds require a  /"
tow ball.
1. Position actuator ball socket above ball hitch.
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