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S - 1 GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATION
The trailer must properly "match" the boat's weight
and hull design. Four Winns® SL trailers are de-
signed specifically for the SL models only. Please
consult our website at www.fourwinns.com or your
Four Winns dealer for applicable trailer models. Four
Winns® trail ers meet or exceed the National Marine
Manufactur ers Associa tion's trailer requirements.
Four Winns manufactures bunk type trail ers for the
SL models only. The bunks are located specifically
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 is not
necessary.
When winching the boat onto the trailer, be
sure the bunks are wet to prevent dam-
age to the boat or trailer. DO NOT attempt
to winch the boat forward when out of the
water. Dam age 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
galva nized trailer in salt/brackish water.
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 filled out
and re turned to the tire manufactur er.
Manufacturer's Tire Registry
Ensure to fill out your name and address
on the tire registration form provided in your
owners packet. Mail it to the tire manufac-
turer for the purposes of compliance with
Federal defect notification regulations.
Trailer Information - Section S
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
Laws covering such items as trailer brakes, lights,
safety chains, etc., will vary from state to state.
Please contact the motor vehicle depart ment in your
state for additional information.
B. Load Carrying Capacity
The certification label shows the maximum load-
carrying capacity and is located on the port for ward
side of the trailer. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is the load-carrying capaci ty plus the weight
of the trailer itself. DO NOT ex ceed 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:
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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 abnor mal tire wear. A
trailer with too high of a load-carry ing capacity that is
sprung for heavy loads can dam age a lighter boat.
NOTICE
DO NOT over load your trail er by plac ing
cam ping gear or other heavy equi p ment in
the boat. DO NOT ex ceed the GVWR rat ing.
Dam age to the hitch, cou pler, or trailer may
occur.
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