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220 Dauntless
Section 2 • General Information
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Tie-Down Straps - Can be used to secure the boat
from the stern. The tie-down straps hook into the
tie-down loops on the trailer frame and to the stern
eyes on the transom. Padding (or similar) chafe
protection should be used wherever the tie-down
straps come in contact with the hull.
Safety Chains - Safety chains are also important;
the chains are connected to the trailer and should be
of sufficient length to reach the frame of the tow
vehicle and should be long enough to allow the tow
vehicle to turn without binding or tensioning .
Securing the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle
Trailer Hitch - A properly matched trailer hitch
ball and coupler is important.
Make certain that the coupler and the hitch ball are
properly seated and locked.
Safety Chain - There is a safety chain that attaches
to the bow eye and will keep the boat from sliding
off the trailer in the event that the winch strap or
cable breaks. Hook this up first.
Trailer Safety
Securing the Boat to the Trailer
Trailering
The 220 Dauntless has the option of being fitted with
a galvanized trailer. This trailer is best suited for your
boats length and width. If you have a trailer or plan
on purchasing a trailer separately, there are some
points you need to consider, such as:
• Having a center roller and keel guards will help
provide good support for the keel, also provide
good fore and aft support.
• Trailers equipped with rollers instead of bunks
can damage the foam sandwich hull of your
boat and should never be used.
• Bunks provide a more even weight distribution.
Whether you are lifting your boat out of the water
for routine maintenance or long term storage,
consider the following:
• If you are using a professional lifting service,
it is prudent to check all credentials and ask
for proof of insurance to protect your
investment.
• Use a wide, flat, belting sling for lifting ,to
minimize stress on the gunwales. Careful
location of the sling is required. DO NOT
PLACE SLINGS WHERE UNDER
WATER FITTINGS WILL BE IN
CONTACT.
• If using a lifting hook, attach to bow eye and
the stern lifting eyes mounted on the transom.
Always use a spreader bar on the stern eyes
and use chafing protection on the top of the
transom.
• All drain plugs (i.e. transom, fishwell, deck, etc.)
should be pulled out and the boat positioned with
the bow slightly higher than the stern so that any
water which is allowed to accumulate in the cock
pit and/or bilge can easily drain from the boat.
Tie-down straps should never be used by
themselves, they are only used to help in
keeping the boat secured to the trailer. Make
certain that the safety chain is properly secured
to the bow eye.
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DANGER
Refer to the engine manual in your owner’s
manual packet for proper engine support while
trailering.
NOTICE
Your warranty may be void if you use a trailer
with rollers. Use a trailer with bunks ONLY
NOTICE
