Backing Your Trailer - Yamaha 212X 2016 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Trailering
Secure the bow of the boat to the trailer with
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the winch line and also with the chain. Se-
cure the stern eyes to the trailer with tie-
downs.
1 Bow eye
1 Stern eye
Take down and store the bimini top, if used.
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The bimini top is not designed to stay unse-
cured on the boat at highway speeds. See
page 78 or 82.
TIP:
During transport, use a boat cover to prevent
any items from blowing out of the boat, or
make sure to store any items inside the stor-
age compartments and securely close the
compartments.
Be sure the access port caps are properly
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installed (see page 140 for more informa-
tion) and that the rear platform hatch is
closed securely.
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Be sure any cargo that must be carried in
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the boat as well as the folding windshield
and all hatches are secured. A durable,
properly fitting cover, such as the genuine
Yamaha cover available from your Yamaha
Boat Dealer designed specifically for your
boat, is highly recommended to help protect
your boat during transport and storage.
Carry a spare tire for the trailer, along with
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sufficient tools to change the tire.
While traveling, check the wheel hubs on
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the trailer whenever you park. If a hub feels
abnormally hot, have the bearing inspected
before continuing your trip. On longer trips,
it is a good idea to carry a set of spare
wheel bearings, seals, and races.
When making a turn, do not cut corners.
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The trailer has a smaller turning circle so it
turns more sharply around the corner than
the towing vehicle.

Backing your trailer

It takes practice to back a trailer successfully.
If you are not familiar backing up with a trailer,
practice first in an open area away from ob-
stacles.
Keep the following points in mind when
backing up
Back slowly. Make steering adjustments in
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small steps.