Also make sure the trailer clears transducers, pulpits and anything else protruding from the hull. The goal here is to meke sure the boat is in the center of the trailer and in the correct position for the tongue weight to be in the correct range of 5% to 10% of the boat's weight. Get in your vehicle and slowly pull the boat up the ramp to a level road surface but stay in line with the ramp in case you have to go back in the water to reposition the boat. At this point you should have approximately twice the required 5% to 10% of the boat's weight because the boat is floating in the back which will make the front of the boat push down more on the front of the trailer like a see-saw. Look at the trailer ball coupler and make sure you have tongue weight. If bunks require left or right adjustment see Picture 2 below.Stop pulling the boat up when th back or transom of the boat lignes up with the back end of the bunks. Watch the boat coming up the trailer and make sure the bottom is clearing the frame and fenders and the bunks are positioned flat against the hull. BE SURE TO ENGAGE THE WINCH LATCH so the winch will not spool out on its own if you release the winch handle. Slowly crank the winch and pull the boat up on the trailer. Now manually float your boat into the trailer as far as it will go and connect the winch strap or cable to the bow towing eye on the boat. DO NOT drive on the road with the connector in this position! Stop at an auto store or boat dealership and get a 5 pin adapter to solve the issue. This will supply power to the solenoid only allowing you to back up. In a pinch you can remove the 5 pin harness from the adapter, turn on your vehicle lights and insert the blue pin only directly into the femaile pin that alligned with the brown wire on your trailer harness. 99% of the time there is no power getting to the solenoid through the blue wire on the harness. Probable causes could be you are not using a 5 pin adapter for your vehicle or your vehicle wiring is malfunctioning. If you attempt to back your new trailer and the wheels lock your brakes are engaging and the brake lockout solenoid is not working. Put your vehicle in "Park" engage the emergency brake and chock both back wheels for safety. Back the trailer down until the forward top of the bunks are above the water about 3 inches. Back your new trailer in the water in front of your boat so you can float the boat on. Connect your new trailer to your vehicle by latching the coupler to the hitch ball and connecting the safety chains and lights. Stretch the winch strap or cable to the back of the trailer and rest it on the frame of the trailer. If the trailer has side guides installed remove them. Be sure to tighten the nuts once the winch stop is moved forward because you will need to use the winch to get the boat positioned properly on the trailer. Remember to leave room for your vehicle to clear the trailer when turning. Prepare the new trailer by loosening the winch stop "Picture 1" and moving it as far to the front as possible. If you need assistance snap a pictire from the back and the side of your boat on your old trailer and email them to 2. Using a local boat ramp launch your boat in the water and off your old trailer. If you are sure your boat will NOT touch the new trailer's fenders proceed to step 2. Remember, if the bow support vee brace is on the trailer you chose, the bottom of the boat can not go higher than the vee block support can reach. Will the boat be above the fenders and clear them? If not you can either move the bunks up in height or closer together to make the boat sit higher. Look at the bunk height and the fender height. Look at the height and shape of the bottom of the boat. If your boat is blocked and needs to be placed on the new trailer we recommend hiring a professional rigger to do this. You may also email pictures of your boat for the purpose of choosing a trailer to following instructions are written assuming your boat is on the original old trailer. If you have any question about adjusting your trailer please call us toll free at 888 278-1991, 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Saturday.
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