Trailering
WARNING!
Risk of personal injury.Risk of damage to the boat and trailering equipment.
- Pinch point hazard. Be careful when handling the lines and winch.
- Check that the keel is empty before trailering. Excess water in the keel can affect the center of gravity and mass of the boat, causing unexpected movements. NOTICE! Risk of property damage.
- Immediately repair the outer skin if it is damaged. The outer skin of the boat is strong enough to resist the design pressure, but not local damage from hitting hard or sharp objects.
- Always secure the pod and rudder on the trailer.
Trailering requirements
- Ensure that the mass of the boat during trailering does not exceed the stated mass of the boat. • Ensure that the trailer used is suitable for the boat and its mass.
- Ensure that the winch strength meets the requirements of the boat.
Preparing for trailering
- Empty the keel, using the bilge pumps.
- Apply Harbor mode.
- Turn off the key.
- Secure loose items.
Driving with a loaded trailer
Follow local laws and regulations when driving with the loaded trailer. Consider the following:
- Driving license with the correct authorization
- Tow ball pressure of the vehicle
- Any protruding part of the load
- Load height
- Speed limit
Loading the boat onto the Candela trailer (optional)
There are four extendable cleats: two in the aft and two on the bow.
- Attach the boat lines to the front cleats of the boat.
- Attach the winch carabiner to the boat lines.
- Confirm that the winch is latched and that the winch latch is activated.
- Ensure that the boat and the trailer bed are correctly aligned.
- Pull the boat onto the trailer by pressing the up button of the remote control.
- Ensure that the boat keel is positioned on the center of the trailer bed, and the bow is against the rubber bow support.
- Secure the boat to the trailer by attaching the straps.
- Secure the rudder by attaching at least two straps around the pod to the cleats. Confirm that the rudder cannot move up or down.
Unloading the boat from the Candela trailer (optional)
- Detach the light ramp from the trailer.
- Detach all straps except the winch carabiner.
- Ensure that there are no remaining straps or other obstacles before lowering the boat.
- Press the down button until the boat is in the water.
- Detach the winch carabiner from the boat lines.
- Press the up button to store the winch wire.