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There are two types of tie-downs being used:
1. Bow Tie-downs: A bow stop to hold the front of
your boat in place is located on the winch stand.
It should be positioned so that the winch line
pulls straight and is parallel to the trailer frame.
A separate tie-down should then be attached to
hold the boat. See Fig ure F10.
Figure F10: Bow Tie Down Strap
NOTICE
DO NOT rely on the winch ca ble (or line)
alone to hold the bow of the boat against the
bow stop. A bow tie-down is provid ed with the
Scarab trailer.
2. Rear Tie-downs: It is very important that the tran-
som is resting centered, se curely on the bunk
sup ports at the rear of the trailer. On some mod-
els rear tie-downs are attached to the trailer and
used to secure the boat to the trailer. Tighten the
tie-downs to prevent the boat from moving. See
Figure F11.
Trailer Information - Section F
Figure F11: Rear Tie Down Straps
The bow tie-down is a mechanical ratchet device.
To allow the strap out, follow the procedures below:
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and
pull release away from spin d le/gear.
2. Open tie-down to a flat, 180° position.
NOTICE
Spring­loaded release should click into a notch
on the handle. Both spring releases should
clear the inner gear.
3. Pull strap out. The inner spindle/gear should
move freely.
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