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Safety Chains

Safety chains on your boat trailer

provide added insurance that it will not

become completely detached from the

towing vehicle when underway.

Crisscross the chains under the trailer

tongue to prevent the tongue from

dropping to the road if the trailer

separates from the hitch ball. Rig the

chains as tight as possible with just

enough slack to permit tight turns.

Make sure the proper chains are

correctly attached between the towing

vehicle and trailer before and during

each trip.

Figure 3-2. Safety Chains

Tie-Downs

Making sure your boat is held securely in place on the trailer hull supports is extremely

important, especially when underway. Regardless of your trailer make or model, there are

two key areas to consider:

• Bow Tie-Downs: A bow 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 downward and forward. This may

be accomplished by a line from the bow eye to

an attachment point on the trailer frame or

winch stand.

•Rear Tie-Downs: It is very important to be sure

the transom of your boat is resting fully and

securely on the supports provided at the rear of

the trailer, and that it remains in place when

parked or underway. Special rear tie-downs are

available for this purpose. Check often to be

sure the rear tie-downs are securely locked in

place and tight enough to prevent any movement

of the boat.

Figure 3-4. Transom Tie-Down

Figure 3-3. Bow Tie-Down

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