Trailer Launching And Retrieving - Hunter 27 the EDGE Operator's Manual

12. TRAILER LAUNCHING AND RETRIEVING

REFER TO THE DRAWINGS IN THE DESCRIPTION
OF MODEL SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
TOWING HAZARD
Trailer towing can
Overloading can cause serious injury or
equipment damage. Do not overload your
trailer.
TOWING HAZARD
Check the certification decal located near
the hitch of your trailer. The Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your trailer is
5,000 lbs. Total boat weight with all possible
Hunter options installed
(including full fuel and ½ water supply). It is
your responsibility to ensure any gear or
supplies loaded in the boat while under tow
does not exceed the total load limit of 5,000
lbs.
TOWING HAZARD
Ensure the tow vehicle has a towing capacity
higher than that of the trailer's GVWR. Using
an under-rated tow vehicle is dangerous and
illegal.
TOWING HAZARD
Tow your boat with the ballast tank empty. If
the ballast tank is not empty you will exceed
the GVWR limit of the trailer and can cause
equipment damage and serious injury.
THE MAST MAY BE RAISED WHILE THE BOAT IS
ON THE TRAILER OR AFTER THE BOAT IS
LAUNCHED. MAKE SURE THAT ALL HALYARDS
AND REEFING LINES ARE INSTALLED USING
THE MESSENGER LINES ALREADY RUN IN THE
MAST. MAKE SURE THE CENTERBOARD AND
THE RUDDER ARE SECURED AT ALL TIMES.
be hazardous.
is 4,920 lbs.
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BE SURE TO THOROUGHLY
YOURSELF WITH THE TOWING REGULATIONS
OF YOUR STATE AND IN ANY OTHERS YOU MAY
TRAVEL THROUGH. REGULATIONS VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE REGARDING THE TOWING OF
BOAT TRAILERS, GOVERNING BOTH THE WIDTH
OF THE LOAD AND THE LENGTH OF MAST
OVERHANG AT THE REAR OF THE TRAILER.
SPECIAL PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED AND
OTHER REGULATIONS MAY APPLY. CONSULT
YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
INFORMATION.
PRE-LAUNCH PROCEDURES
1.
Ensure the centerboard and rudder are up and
secured.
2.
Check for damage to the boat caused by towing
3.
The engine should be raised so it will not hit
bottom during launching.
4.
Ensure thru hull ball valves are closed. Ensure the
galley sink drain valve and ballast tank guillotine
valves are closed. The rudder drum overflow drain
ball valves should remain open.
5.
Remove trailer tie-down straps and ropes and
make sure that the winch snap hook is properly
attached to the bow eye and locked in position.
6.
Connect the fuel tank, check fluid levels and
safety equipment.
7.
Disconnect the trailer light plug to prevent shorting
the electrical system or burning out a bulb.
8.
Loose gear and provisions can be loaded via the
swim ladder on the transom.
9.
If launching at a dock, attach a line to the bow and
the stern of the boat so it will not drift away after
launching.
10.
Visually inspect the launch ramp for hazards such
as a steep drop off, slippery areas and sharp
objects.
11.
When ready, proceed slowly to the ramp.
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