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Trailer:
1. Hose down the trailer after putting it in salt water. Even though the trailer is galvanized the springs
and some parts are not and will rust.
2. Check grease in your bearing buddies often. If you over fill, the bearings will spew the grease all
over your wheels. When you are applying grease with a grease gun make sure the grease fitting is
accepting the grease (it could be stopped up with dirt). To check for bad bearings, jack up the trailer
and check for play in the wheels. A road noise will also indicate a bad bearing.
3. A little 3-in-One oil on your winch handle fittings will insure a smoother turning handle.
4. Check for frayed winch strap and replace if worn, as this could be a dangerous problem if it broke
while loading the boat.
5. Turning the license plate holder to the up position will keep you from scraping, bending, and losing
the plate.
TRAILERING
This subject is covered in a separate manual provided by the trailer manufacturer. The following
points in trailing pertain to the Sea Pearl specifically.
1. Some means of securing the bow tightly to the bow roller is needed. This can be either a separate
line, or a loop through the bow eye and under the tongue with the bow line. This should be checked
frequently on long trips.
2. The leeboards should be tied together with a slippery hitch. This prevents them dropping and also
takes the strain off of the cam cleats. The line should be led over the mast in order to help hold them
down.
3. The masts should be lashed to the forward mooring cleat.
4. A tie down line securing the boat to the trailer can be attached from the trailer frame to the trailer
frame. This should go over the leeboards and should include some chafing gear. There are several
ways this can be handled and you should take note of how it is done at delivery to you.
5. The tiller should be lashed firmly between the stern cleats. A clove hitch will hold it athwartship and
then hitch to cleats. Leave it to one side so as to present the flat surface to a car following you. This
gives greater visibility than the edge. For longer trips consider putting the entire rudder assembly in
the forward cockpit, but tie or clamp on a red flag to the upper gudgeon after doing so.
6. Tow with the cockpit drain plug removed and the tonneau cover in place and you will survive a
rainstorm.
7. To keep the mast from rubbing your gel during traveling, take a pair of heavy socks and put them
over the mast ends. Also, on the boom ends to keep from scratching the interior of your boat.
8. Bungie in your oars and other loose articles to keep from scratching or otherwise damaging the
interior.
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