Launching; Loading - Monterey 208 LS Cuddy Owner's Manual

LAUNCHING

Before launching your boat, stay to one side and watch a couple of
launchings to notice any problems on the ramp and the effects of the wind
and current on launching. It is a common courtesy to prepare the boat for
launching away from the ramp especially during busy periods. Perform the
pre-launch sequence as follows:
1. Remove the boat cover, if equipped.
2. Check that bilge drain plug is in place.
3. Remove any additional trailering tie-downs from the boat.
4. Attach the bow and stern docking lines and fenders if necessary.
5. Disconnect the trailer lights from the car.
Launching with two people is recommended. Since all launches are
different from each other in some way, the following procedure must be
modified to fit the launch in use:
1. Back the boat down the ramp until the wheels are at least halfway
submerged. Keep the trailer/car combination as straight as possible
and at 90 degrees to the shore line.
2. Loosen and detach the bow strap from the bow eye.
3. Back the boat further down until the top of the fenders are about
50 mm (2 in.) above the water.
4. Board the boat and start it. If possible, remain on the trailer until the
engine has warmed-up.

LOADING

Loading, like launching, is best done with two people:
1. Back the trailer into the water until the top of the fenders are about
75 mm (3 in.) above the water. Keep the trailer/car combination as
straight as possible and, if possible, at 90 degrees to the shoreline. Set
the parking brake securely.
2. Approach the trailer in a straight line from at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) out. Use
"bursts" of propeller thrust to move towards the trailer at the slowest
steerable speed. Guide the boat onto the support bunks.
3. Check to see that the boat is centered on the support rails and is
headed in a straight line for the bow stop (bumper board).
Trailering
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