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7. Attach the trailer winch strap to the eye on the bow of the boat, and winch it onto the trailer (Figure 5a. and 5b.). We have one person walk along the dock, holding lines attached to the boat, and pushing or pulling, if needed, to help align the boat on the trailer if it is windy. If your trailer is not designed to self-center the boat, you may want to attach flags to the fenders so you can eyeball the center as you winch it on the trailer.
In Figure 5a and 5b., the trailer has been pulled out a little ways before the final winching was done. This step is necessary on shallower ramps to get the bow eye in the proper position relative to the bowstop on the trailer. For safety reasons, you may want to wear a PFD.
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