Trailer Information
S - 1 GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATION
Laws covering such items as trailer brakes, lights,
safety chains, etc., will vary from state to state. Please
contact the motor vehicle department in your state for
additional information.
The trailer must properly “match” the boat’s weight
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and hull design. Four Winns trailers are designed
specifically for certain models only. Please consult our
website at www.fourwinns.com or your Four Winns
B. Load Carrying Capacity
dealer for applicable trailer models. Four Winns
trailers meet or exceed the National Marine
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The certification label shows the maximum load-
carrying capacity and is located on the port forward
side of the trailer. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is the load-carrying capacity plus the weight
of the trailer itself. DO NOT exceed the GVWR rating
for the trailer.
Manufacturers Association’s trailer requirements.
Four Winns manufactures bunk type trailers for the
applicable models only. The bunks are located
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specifically for Four Winns boats and adequately
support all parts of the boat. It is a “drive-on” type
trailer which means winching the boat from the water
is not necessary.
NOTICE
When using or choosing a tow vehicle with
the correct GVWR, you must consider not only
the weight of the boat and trailer but also the
weight of the fuel, water, equipment, etc.
Refer to Table below:
NOTICE
When winching the boat onto the trailer, be
sure the bunks are wet to prevent damage to
the boat or trailer. DO NOT attempt to winch
the boat forward when out of the water.
Damage to the winch stand/assembly or
tongue could occur.
WEIGHT
(AVERAGE)
EQUIPMENT
60 Lbs.
Four Winns offers both painted and galvanized trailers
with GatorHyde™ protective coating. The painted
trailer is intended to be used in fresh water and the
galvanized trailer in salt/brackish water.
Battery
Fuel
6.5 Lbs./Gal.
8 Lbs./Gal.
Water
1
Approximate)
50 Lbs.
NOTICE
Accessories
(
Four Winns does not recommend the usage
of painted trailers for salt/brackish water
conditions, as trailer life may be substantially
reduced.
Table 1: Average Equipment Weight
If selecting a trailer from another manufacturer,
check the load-carrying capacity. A trailer with a load-
carrying capacity that is too low will be unsafe on the
highway and could cause sudden failure of critical
trailer components or abnormal tire wear. A trailer with
too high of a load-carrying capacity that is sprung for
heavy loads can damage a lighter boat.
A. Regulations
Federal law requires that the trailer and tire regis-
tration information be compiled and recorded. The
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Four Winns boat registration card includes trailer
registration information. A trailer tire warranty card
included in the owner’s packet, is to be filled out and
returned to the tire manufacturer.
NOTICE
DO NOT overload your trailer by placing
camping gear or other heavy equipment in
the boat. DO NOT exceed the GVWR rating.
Damage to the hitch, coupler, or trailer may
occur.
NOTICE
Manufacturer’s Tire Registry
Ensure to fill out your name and address on
the tire registration form provided in your
owners packet. Mail it to the tire manufacturer
for the purposes of compliance with Federal
defect notification regulations.
Trailer Information - Section S
Owner’s Manual Page
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Vista 258, Four Winns Vista 278 |
| Model Year | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Boats and Cruisers, Four Winns. For support contact your dealer at http://www.fourwinns.com/locate-dealer.aspx |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Outboard Marine Corporation |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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