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5.10.5 trailering
Before lifting your XO boat onto the trailer, make sure that the trai-
ler is suitable for your boat: there is a sufficient number of supports
to distribute the weight properly without excessive point loads, and
the capacity and dimensions of the trailer are sufficient to carry the
boat and its engine, equipment, battery, boating accessories and
fuel on board. Carefully familiarise yourself with the national road
traffic regulations on towing a trailer and associated licence requi-
rements. Also check that the towing capacity of your vehicle is suf-
ficient for the intended combination. Before loading the boat on the
trailer, remove any unnecessary weight from the boat and drain the
bilge water. Adjust the side supports of the trailer so that the most
weight of the boat rests on the keel supports and the side supports
only offer lateral support. Use only the eye on the stern to load the
boat on the trailer because the other fastening points are not strong
enough to withstand the weight of the boat in loading operations.
Fasten the boat securely to the trailer before trailering on the road.
Protect the boat by placing suitable padding between the tie-down
straps and the boat if necessary. Refer to the engine manual for any
instructions on trailering.
In addition, pay attention to any equipment and accessories in the
boat during trailering. Make sure you secure all loose items in the
boat. Do not use a hood, canopy, tonneau cover or other similar top
or cover on the boat during trailering. These hoods and covers can
become detached at high speeds and damage the boat and cause
a danger to traffic. Moreover, a hood or other cover flapping in the
wind during trailering can damage the boat surface. Keep the hood
in its dedicated storage compartment during trailering, or remove
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the hood completely if necessary. Moreover, make sure that the boat
door is properly closed before trailering.
NOTE!
the trailer must be a little nose heavy. Make sure that the boat is
securely fastened to the trailer, that it cannot move into any direc-
tion, and that the side supports provide an even support for the
weight of the boat. the hull of the boat can be damaged if the boat
swings against a single support during transport.
WARNING!
a boat trailer that does not have sufficient capacity or that is
poorly maintained can become damaged and cause a danger on
the road. Make sure that the trailer capacity is sufficient to also
carry the weight of the engine, fuel and equipment.
WARNING!
Do not use a hood, canopy, tonneau cover or other similar top or
cover on the boat during trailering. these hoods and covers can
become detached at high speeds and damage the boat and cause
a danger to traffic.
5.10.6 Navigation
You must always have a compass and an up-to-date nautical chart
on board, even if you navigate using a chart plotter or other such
device. The GPS devices are intended to support navigation and they
should not be used as the primary navigation tool. The helmsman of
the boat must have at least basic navigation skills.
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