Loading; Lifting - Yamaha AR 210 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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O
PERATION

LOADING

1) Back the trailer down the ramp as
close to 90° to the shoreline as
you can. If possible, have a second
person act as an observer while
standing to the side of the boat. Stop
when the tops of the trailer's fenders
are about 3 inches above the water-
line.
2) With the boat moving at the slow-
est idle speed, guide the boat onto
the support rails. Use throttle only if
necessary for steering ability.
WARNING
Using too much throttle can cause
the boat to jump over the front of
the trailer which can result in injury
to the boat operator and bystanders.
Use only enough throttle to maneu-
ver the boat into the correct position.
3) Make sure the boat is centered
on the support rails and is headed
straight for the bow stop (bumper
board). Ease the boat forward until
the bow rests against the bow stop.
NOTICE: The winch line is not
designed to pull the boat onto the
trailer.
4) Attach and tighten the winch line.
NOTICE: The winch line should
not be the only line securing the
bow during trailering. Use the
chain along with the winch to
secure the boat to the trailer.
5) Pull the trailer up the ramp out of the
way of other boaters. Attach the bow
and stern tie-downs. Reconnect the
trailer lights.
6) Follow the Post-Operation Checks
on page 3-27.

LIFTING

Do not attach lifting cables to the
bow eye, cleats, water-ski tow eye,
or grab handles. Serious damage
to the boat can occur. Use only a
sling designed specifically for lifting
boats.
If you need to remove the boat from
the water without a trailer, use these
guidelines:
• Use a sling-type lifting mechanism
designed for lifting boats. The sling
should be covered with a protective
material to prevent damage to the
hull gelcoat.
• Use spreader bars to avoid side
stress to the hull that may cause
cracks in the gelcoat and fiberglass.
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