Catalina Owner's Manual - Chris Craft

Trailering
PRE-LAUNCH CHECKLIST
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Drain plugs – installed (first visual check)
Boat cover – removed
Wheel chocks – available
Equipment – loaded for proper trim
Bow and stern lines – fastened
Tiedowns – removed
Fuel tanks – full
Outboard or stern drive – tilted up and engine support removed (if applicable)
Check boat systems (engine room blower, bilge pumps, lights, etc.) – operational
Electrical connection to tow vehicle – unplugged
Trailer wheel bearings – cool
Ramp conditions, water depth, current – checked
Drain plugs – installed (second visual check)
LAUNCHING CHECKLIST
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Station someone to help direct.
Back straight down the ramp.
Stop with trailer wheels at waters edge.
Secure tow vehicle with parking brake and wheel chocks.
Station helper to hold bow and stern lines from the ramp.
Tighten winch brake and release anti-reverse lock. Do not disconnect winch cable.
If equipped release tilt latch.
Allow boat to slide off trailer.
Unhook winch cable from bow and rewind or secure trailer.
Pull boat to appropriate location and secure.
Return trailer tilt to horizontal and lock.
Remove chocks and drive tow vehicle and trailer from ramp.
When you are on the boat lower the engine(s) into the water. If necessary turn on engine room blower for a
few minutes to clear the engine compartment of fumes. Start the engine and allow to warm up. Depart the
area slowly.
When returning to the loading ramp prepare the boat before approaching the ramp.
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