Unloading Procedure
To unload the boat use the following procedure as a guide:
1.Make sure that all drain plugs are securely in place.
2.Unplug light cord before backing into the water.
3.With Bow Eye Hook fastened, retract Boat Buddy latch pin by pulling trigger into “safety” position. (If latch pin is bound, tighten winch to relieve pressure, then pull trigger into “safety” position).
4.With Bow Eye Hook fastened, back the trailer until the water level is approximately 1 inch below the top of the trailer fenders. NOTICE: Ramp slopes vary, so actual level of water on trailer may be different. (NOTE: Caution on this page!).
5.Follow the cold start procedure recommended in this manual.
6.After starting the engine remove Bow Eye Hook.
7.With engine idling, center steering wheel, engage transmission and slowly pull throttle into reverse. Ease back on the throttle lever until the boat starts to move.
NOTE: DO NOT attempt to use excessive power to free the boat from dry carpet runners. Power off of the trailer only when the boat has floated free.
If the trailer is not submerged to the correct depth, the bow of the boat could drop when powering off incorrectly, possibly damaging the boat.
Roll driver’s side window of tow vehicle down prior to backing down ramp. Should the vehicle slip into the water, the driver can escape through open window.
NOTE: Because your Supra is a direct drive inboard, when backing up, the stern will have a tendency to drift left or right depending on propeller rotation.
Loading Procedure
To load the boat on the trailer, position the trailer in the water with approximately 1 inch of the top of the fender showing.
1.Set the Boat Buddy for loading by pulling trigger or latch mechanism into “set” position.
2.Idle/coast the boat onto the trailer using as little power as possible, while keeping it centered between the guide poles.
3.Power slowly forward until the bow eye solidly contacts the Boat Buddy and the latch is triggered.
4.Winch hook must be attached to bow eye and tightened before trailering.
DO NOT Power onto the trailer during rough conditions! Once correctly positioned on the trailer, switch off ignition.
DO NOT OVER POWER onto trailer or damage may occur to the boat and/or the trailer!
The trailer must be positioned for the correct water depth for loading or you may damage the boat. Varying ramp angles require different procedures. In general, the steeper the ramp, the more shallow the trailer should be positioned in the water. Your local dealer can help you understand this, should you require additional assistance.
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