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Consult your dealer for state trailer regulations concern-
ing lighting and other optional equipment.
J. Tie-downs
The boat should be secured to the trailer by tie-downs to
preventdamagetothehull. Theboatmayshiftorbounce
against the bunks or hull supports if not secured. It may
also slide or fall off the trailer while being towed.
There are two types of tie-downs being used:
1.
Bow Tie-downs: Abow 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
Figure S10.
Figure S11: Rear Tie Down Straps
The tie-down is a mechanical ratchet device. To allow
line out, follow the procedures below:
1.
2.
Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and pull
release away from spindle/gear.
Open tie-down to a flat, 180° position.
NOTICE
Spring-loaded release should click into a notch
on the painted handle. Both spring releases
should clear the inner gear.
3.
Pull line out. The inner spindle/gear should move
freely.
Figure S10: Bow Tie Down Strap
NOTICE
To ratchet line or tighten down the strap on the boat:
DO NOT rely on the winch cable (or line) alone
to hold the bow of the boat against the bow stop.
Abowtie-downisprovidedwiththeFourWinns®
trailer.
1. Place two fingers on spring-loaded release, and pull
release away from spindle/gear.
2.
Bring both handles together. Both handles should
ride on the inner gear.
2
. RearTie-downs: Itisveryimportantthatthetransom
is resting securely on the bunk supports at the rear
of the trailer. Rear tie-downs are provided to secure 3. Open (to approximately 110°) and close handles to
the boat to the trailer. Tighten the tie-downs to pre-
vent the boat from moving. See Figure S11.
ratchet. Leave in closed position to maintain pres-
sure on line.
Vista™ Owner’s Manual
Section S
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