Trailering - Silver Fox Avant Owner's Manual

WARNING! Do not try to stop the boat by hand. Never put your
hand or foot between the boat and the jetty, bank or
another boat. Practice landing in easy conditions and
apply engine power with restraint but determination.
CAUTION! When mooring the boat, consider the shifting of the
wind, rise or fall of the water level, wake, etc. Addi-
tional advice is available from your insurance compa-
ny, etc.
When towing another boat, use a floating towing line of sufficient
strength. Start the towing operation at low speed without jerking and
overloading the engine. If you are towing a dinghy, adjust the length
of the towing line so that the dinghy rides on the wake. However, in
narrow straits and heavy seas, pull the dinghy closer to reduce yaw-
ing. Secure all the equipment in the dinghy firmly in case it capsizes.
Cover the dinghy on open waters to prevent splashes from filling it.
When towing or being towed, attach the towing line to the strong
points indicated in Fig. 3.
WARNING! The towing line is subjected to high tension. If it
snaps, the free end may whiplash dangerously. Al-
ways use a sufficiently thick rope and stay clear of it
when towing.
CAUTION! When you are towing another boat or being towed,
always use modest speeds.
CAUTION! The towing line should always be attached in a way
that allows you to detach it even when it is subject to
high loads and tension.

5.10.7 TRAILERING

A Silver boat can be easily transported on a trailer. Make sure that
the trailer is suitable for your boat: that there are enough supports
to reduce point loads, its load-bearing capacity is sufficient to carry
the boat, engine, equipment, etc.
The maximum permissible weight of the trailer is indicated in the
vehicle registration.
The trailer keel supports should carry most of the weight of the
boat. Adjust the side supports to ensure that the boat is not jolt-
ed from side to side. Check once more that the trailer is securely
hitched to the towing hook.
When you reach your destination, clean the boat. Thoroughly rinse
any mud and salt that has accumulated on the boat. Take extra care
to rinse the aluminium sides to prevent salt from leaving permanent
marks on the surface.
When you reach your destination, clean the boat. Thoroughly rinse
any mud and salt that has accumulated on the boat. Take extra care
to rinse the aluminium sides to prevent salt from leaving permanent
marks on the surface.
CAUTION! The trailer should be slightly front-heavy. Make sure
that the boat is firmly attached to the trailer and its
weight is uniformly distributed over the supports. A
jolting boat will keep hitting individual supports and
the hull may be damaged in the process.
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