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the ramp will be crowded. As you approach the
ramp, make a visual inspection of the traffi c and
people, both at the ramp and all around you. This
is an important time to use caution, courtesy, and
common sense. While you may feel it's your next
turn, another boater may not be as courteous. Don't
insist on your rightful place in line; it could lead
to disastrous consequences in the confi nes of a
crowded boat ramp. If there is any perceived danger,
stand off until you can safely approach the ramp.
Back your trailer down to the water's edge. At this
point it is a good idea to let a suffi cient amount of
line out of the winch to reach the bow eye. Make
sure you disconnect the trailer harness to keep the
hot bulbs from blowing out due to being subjected
to cold water. When replacing lights if possible
shop for LED's which are a sealed unit without any
fi lament and they usually enjoy a extended life.
On roller or bunk style trailers back up until the aft
roller is just at the water level. This allows you to
hook up the winch cable and to start cranking the
boat on to the trailer properly. This method gives
you a good starting point and helps keep the boat
centered on the trailer as it is reloaded. It may be
necessary to further back the trailer into the water,
permitting easier cranking of the boat on the trailer.
Once the boat is positioned correctly on the trailer
have someone connect the winch cable hook to
the bow eye. Also, this will help keep the boat bow
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against the trailer roller. Shut down the engine and
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run the stern drive up to the top of the trailer position.
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With the bow snug against the roller start to crank
when pulling
the boat up on to the trailer. Make sure the hull
your boat out
bottom or keel stays in the center of each roller as
of the water
it is being cranked on the trailer. Double check to
is that often
ensure the hitch is locked tight on the vehicle ball.
TRANSOM
LIGHT
HARNESS/PLUG
MALE PLUG
RECEPTACLE
correct trailer wires (color coded) for the running and
brake lights to function. Use connectors that permit
removing the harness wire connectors from the trailer
wires. Keep the receptacle protected with the cap
when not in use.
Before towing the vehicle
connect up the wiring harness
to the bow receptacle for the
boat transom lights to operate.
These lights are high on the boat
transom providing additional
visibility from the rear while
towing in highway traffic,
especially at night.
This harness features a raised
alignment notch as shown in the
male receptacle. When plugging
in the male plug to the female
receptacle make sure the 2
notches line up before inserting
the plug into the receptacle. Note
that the other end of the harness
features wires without ends.
Using for the fi rst time requires
these wires be spliced into the
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