Corsair Marine F-31 Specifications download pdf (Page 6)

foredeck cleat and then connected to the towing vehicle.

Independent wiring avoids the frequent breakdowns that

occur with wiring through the trailer being attacked by

saltwater. When the trailer is being towed on its own, the

lights can be mounted directly to the trailer.

Before trailering, check that tires are inflated correctly, the

beam locking pins are in place, the rudder is fully up and tied

to one side, the pop-top or hatch is secured, and the boat is

tied down to the trailer. There should be one tie-down per

side, these being looped around the winches or brackets on

the cockpit coamings, and tied to the tie-down loops on the

trailer. The bow eye should also be tied down to the winch

post, in addition to the winch line. Check that all the trailer

supports always bear equally against the hulls.

When trailering, BE SURE to pivot up or remove the

trailer jockey wheel, and that the hitch is locked on to the ball.

Should the mast extend back past the trailer lights by

more than the legal amount, the appropriate warning flag

should be tied on the back. The mast can be positioned far

enough forward to eliminate any excessive overhang, but

this may not be possible if the towing vehicle is a van.

When trailering, always allow extra distance for stopping.

Particularly watch for low bridges, overhanging trees or

awnings etc. If necessary, the boat can be partially unfolded

on the trailer in order to pass under a low bridge.

The daggerboard SHOULD ALWAYS BE DOWN when

motoring, to prevent any sideways movement. If not, the

boat will have a hovercraft like motion with wide skidding

turns. With the board down, handling is excellent.

TRAILERING

The total towing weight can vary considerably, depending

on model and options, and can be determined exactly by

using a weighbridge. Check that the vehicle is approved and

equipped as recommended by its manufacturer for towing

this weight, and the capacity of the towing hitch is suitable.

While towing, watch for strong crosswinds. A Corsair is a

relatively light boat for towing, but it still has considerable

windage. For easy, stable towing, the trailer should be

balanced to have 5 to 10% of the total weight on the coupling

ball. This can be measured by a bathroom scale. If you find

‘fish tailing’ occurs, increase this weight. If necessary, a

simple change like shifting the gas tank or outboard forward

can make a considerable difference to trailer behavior.

Trailer lights are fitted either on special brackets or as a

separate light bar on the boat’s transom. They are thus

independent from the trailer, and the wiring never gets near

the water, considerably improving reliability. If separate, be

sure to fit the correct lights on the appropriate sides. The wire

should be run along the top of the boat, looped around the

Light bar being fitted on an F-28. Note vertical position of transom hung rudder blade for trailering

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