MJM Yachts 29z Outboard User Manual
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29z
CHAPTER 14 – TRAILER LOADING CHECKLIST
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. Check
that
bilges
are
clean
and
dry
2.
Check that all cabinet door & drawer latches are pushed shut to the lock position.
3.
Remove ensign and burgee
4.
Leave
the
bilge
pump
switch
in
on
position
5.
Do not apply adhesive tape to any part of the boat, especially the Ultra leather cushions.
6.
Lock
all
hatches
and
portlights
7.
Cover louvers in companionway door and instrument console.
8.
If necessary, remove radar from hard top and waterproof loose connection.
9.
Roll side and back curtains together with paper between and store in cardboard tube in pilothouse
10.
Secure VHF antenna with wire ties in “down” position.
11.
Remove all-round light on hardtop and install protective cap.
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12.
Fuel tanks must have minimum of 20 gallons each
13.
Are all systems winterized if trip is to freezing weather
14.
Check to see that all Battery Switches are OFF
15.
Secure and pad all loose gear against movement in transit
16.
Wrap piloting chairs in shrinkwrap or plastic, avoiding get tape on Ultraleather
17.
Do not stack any gear on tables.
18.
Do not under any circumstances load boat stern first on trailer – You’ll be cleaning for weeks.
19.
Shrink wrap is not desirable and can cause more trouble to the hull paint job than it protects.
20.
Be sure that the boat is properly blocked and rides level so the cockpit will drain underway.
21.
Be sure that the topmost part of the boat is less than 13’6” over the road.
22.
Take digital photographs of hull, port, starboard and transom and attach copies to the Bill of Lading
23.
Have driver sign off on Bill of Lading with a notation that there is no damage (or indicate existing damage)
so as to eliminate arguments upon arrival as to what damage the driver did or did not cause. Retain a copy.
24.
Provide driver with detailed contact information of receiving yard and schedule for unloading.
25.
Padlock installed with combo given to driver and to receiving yard.
26.
Attach a copy of this check list to the BOL, marked, and signed off on.
Note: In addition to aft and midship supports, the boat should be supported under the bow as well to
counteract the downward pressure of bow tie-downs.