Trailering - Ockelbo B18 Series Owner's Manual

rain and when the boat has been very dirty (leaves, branches, sea grass and so on).
Never use sharp objects close to the valves.
I the case of faulty and open valves, and a heavy boat with larger draft than normal, water
may enter the boat through the bailing system. The boat may then be filled with water
and in worst case sink.
WARNING
This boat has an underwater fitting on the transom plate with a drain plug (see chapter 7,
figure 1). This plug must be in place and tightened before the boat goes into water. The boat
will sink without this plug in place.
NOTE
The deck drains provide self-bailing capabilities while the boat is static in the water. This
prevents accumulation of water in the cockpit, for instance generated by rain. Make sure the
inlets and outlets are free from debris and ice and inspect the valves regularly.
3.9 T
RAILERING
Ockelbo do not offer a specific boat trailer for this boat. Your dealer can recommend or
sell you a suitable trailer. Before placing your boat onto any trailer (or other support),
make sure that it is designed for your boat weight and its shape.
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The trailer should have a bow rest, center keel rollers and keel guards/wobble
rollers which will distribute the weight properly, offering good support for the
keel and hull in both vertical and horizontal direction. Adjust the side supports
so that the most weight of the boat rests on the keel supports and the side
supports only offer lateral support.
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The mass of your boat in trailering condition is 864 kg. This includes the weight
of the maximum size engine and a fully optioned boat along with full liquid loads.
This does not include luggage/gear weight, any crew or any water inside the boat.
Always remove any unnecessary weight such as loose accessories and luggage
from the boat and drain the bilge water before trailering.
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Refer to the engine manual for any specific instructions on trailering, such as the
best engine position and securing method.
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Make sure you secure all loose items in the boat. Do not use any canopy, boat
covers or other similar top or cover on the boat during trailering. These can
become detached at high speeds and damage the boat and cause a danger to
traffic.
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Always secure the boat to the trailer using suitable straps attached to boat cleats
and trailer strong points. Be careful to not damage the boat fenders. Apply cloths
between fenders and straps and do not tighten straps so hard that fenders are
deformed. If possible, try to fasten straps in an angle as shown in the figure
below.
3. GENERAL INFORMATION
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