Before Departure - Check Points; Before Floating - Check Points; Launching - Marine 10 M Owner's Manual

Before departure – check points:
bearings of wheels – lubricated
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tires of trailer and towing car – correct pressured
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lighting and brakes – working well
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spare wheel, lever jacks, spare parts – usable
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control apparatus – lubricated
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connections and distributions of watercraft – tight assured
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weight of connecting-rod eye – 5 – 10% from total weight of watercraft and trailer
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straps – assured
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wire of wind – stretched
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blocking of countermarch wind – attached
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stretcher/safety hook – assured
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engine – in transport position
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coupling – tightened
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head of suspension – lubricated by lubricant for decrease of friction
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safety chains – connected across under the drawbar and assured
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lever-jack of drawbar – lifted
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spring leafs (in case of tow distributes the weight) – adjusted
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canvas – assured
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watercraft´s equipment – assured
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registration, insurance confirmation, other documents – valid and prepared
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Before floating – check points:
drain plugs – mounted
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canvas – removed
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scotches under wheels – prepared
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equipment and load – loaded for setting correct angle for heeling
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bow and stern ropes – fixed
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fenders – mounted
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straps – removed
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fuel tank – filled
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engine - lifted
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trailer´s wiring connector to towing car´s wiring – disconnected
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bearings of wheels – cooled
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ramp situation, water depth, water course – checked (according to neighbouring
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watercrafts)
drain plugs – please, check again if they are fixed well
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Launching

Station someone to help you directing.
Drain plugs – check again to be sure they are installed.
Bask straight down the ramp.
Allow trailer wheel bearings to cool before submerging.
Stop with trailer wheels at water´s edge.
Set brake and place chocks behind wheels of tow vehicle.
Station helper to hold bow and stern lines from the ramp.
Tighten winch brake and release anti-reverse lock. Do not disconnect winch cable.
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TRAILERING