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
and hull design. Four Winns® SL trailers are de-
signed specifically for the SL models only. Please
consult our website at www.fourwinns.com or your
Four Winns dealer for applicable trailer models. Four
Winns® trailers meet or exceed the National Marine
Manufacturers Association’s trailer requirements.
B. Load Carrying Capacity
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.
Four Winns manufactures bunk type trailers for the
SL models only. The bunks are located 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 1 below:
NOTICE
When winching the boat onto the trailer, be
sure the bunks are wet to prevent dam-
age 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
EQUIPMENT
(AVERAGE)
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
60 Lbs./Battery
6.5 Lbs./Gal.
8 Lbs./Gal.
Water
NOTICE
Four Winns does not recommend the usage
of painted trailers for salt/brackish water
conditions, as trailer life may be substantially
reduced.
1
Approximate)
50 Lbs.
Accessories
(
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
®
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 manufac-
turer for the purposes of compliance with
Federal defect notification regulations.
Trailer Information - Section S
Owner’s Manual Page 128
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns SL-Series Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns SL |
| Model Year | 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 |
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