General Trailer Information; Regulations; Load Carrying Capacity - Four winns Horizon Owner's Manual

TRAILER INFORMATION
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GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATION

The trailer must properly “match” the boat’s weight and
hull design. Four Winns® trailers are designed specifi-
cally for each boat model. Four Winns® trailers meet or
exceed the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s
trailer requirements.
Pulling a trailer affects the overall handling and
response time of your vehicle. ANTICIPATE
STOPS, BRAKE EARLY. Allow additional dis-
tance for stopping and turning.
Four Winns manufactures bunk type trailers. The bunks
are located specifically for Four Winns® boats and ad-
equately support all parts of the boat. It is a “drive-on”
type trailer which means winching the boat from the water
is not necessary.
NOTICE
When winching the boat onto the trailer, be sure
the bunks are wet to prevent damage to the
boat or trailer. DO NOT attempt to winch the
boat forward when out of the water. Damage to
the winch stand/assembly or tongue could oc-
cur.
Four Winns offers both painted and galvanized trailers.
The painted trailer is intended to be used in fresh water
and the galvanized trailer in salt/brackish water.
NOTICE
Four Winns does not recommend the usage of
painted trailers for salt/brackish water condi-
tions, as trailer life may be substantially re-
duced.
A. Regulations
Federal law requires that the trailer and tire registration
information be compiled and recorded. The Four Winns
boat registration card includes trailer registration infor-
mation. A trailer tire warranty card included in the
owner’s packet, is to be filled out and returned to the tire
manufacturer.
180/190/200 Horizon
Owner’s Manual
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NOTICE
The warranty of the tire is administered by the
manufacturer of the tire. The manufacturer of
the tires on your trailer is Carlisle Tire®. Please
call 1-800-260-7959 regarding any warranty
concerns relating to your tires.
Laws covering such items as trailer brakes, lights, safety
chains, etc., will vary from state to state. Please contact
the motor vehicle department in your state for additional
information and specific requirements.
B. Load Carrying Capacity
The certification label shows the maximum load-carry-
ing capacity and is located on the port forward side of
the trailer. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is
the load-carrying capacity plus the weight of the trailer
itself. DO NOT exceed 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:
EQUIPMENT
Battery
Fuel
Water
Accessories
Table 1: Average Equipment Weight
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 compo-
nents or abnormal tire wear. A trailer with too high of a
load-carrying capacity that is sprung for heavy loads can
damage a lighter boat.
WEIGHT
(AVERAGE)
50 Lbs.
6.5 Lbs./Gal.
8 Lbs./Gal.
150 Lbs.
(Approximate)
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