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 designed
specifically for the SL 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® trail-
ers meet or exceed the National Marine Manufacturers
Association’s trailer requirements.
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
Four Winns manufactures bunk type trailers for the SL the load-carrying capacity plus the weight of the trailer
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 winch-
ing the boat from the water is not necessary.
itself. DO NOT exceed the GVWR rating for the trailer.
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
Whenwinchingtheboatontothetrailer, 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
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
60Lbs./Battery
6.5Lbs./Gal.
8Lbs./Gal.
Water
NOTICE
150Lbs.
(Approximate)
Accessories
Four Winns does not recommend the us-
age 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. Atrailer with a load-carrying
capacity that is too low will be unsafe on the highway
and could cause sudden failure of critical trailer com-
ponents or abnormal tire wear. Atrailer 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 registration
information be compiled and recorded. The Four
Winns® boat registration card includes trailer registra-
tion information. A trailer tire warranty card included
in the owner’s packet, is to be filled out and re turned
to the tire manufacturer.
NOTICE
DO NOT overload your trailer by placing cam-
ping 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 129
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns SL-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns SL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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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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