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3-4 Operation
Load Capacity
The U.S. Coast Guard and most maritime authorities require that boats under 20 ft have a
certification or builder’s plate stating the number of persons and maximum weight a boat
will handle safely under normal conditions. Weather conditions and other factors can
adversely affect the performance of the boat and must be taken into consideration when
loading to avoid an unsafe condition. The certification is attached near the helm forward
of the throttle. Overloading is a violation. Do not carry more weight or passengers than
indicated on the plate. The presence of the plate does not relieve the owner/operator from
responsibility for using common sense and sound judgment.
Occupants must ensure that ALL weight in the boat is evenly distributed to prevent
unsafe operation. Care must be taken to ALWAYS avoid creating a “bow heavy” or any
other unsafe condition. If in doubt contact an authorized Axis Wake Research service
center. Do not allow anyone to sit on the back of the boat, swim platform, side of the boat
or any other non-approved seating area while the engine is running or the boat is in
motion.
Never exceed the load capacity and distribute weight evenly
between bow and stern, and port to starboard.
SWAMPING HAZARD
Overloading may reduce the stability and seaworthiness of
the boat.
• The weight of all persons and gear including non-factory fitted ballast bags, water
bladders, ballast tanks and fat sacks should never exceed the maximum weight
capacity listed on the capacity label specified by the U.S. Coast Guard or your
local maritime authority.
• Add the weight of water contained in non-factory installed ballast bags or tanks
to the weight of the persons and gear. When determining total weight on board,
calculate the weight of water at 9 lbs/gal (1.1 kg/L).
Axis Wake Research reminds you that when your boat is fully loaded with the maximum
number of persons and gear as indicated on the capacity plate, boat speed and
performance will be affected. Operate a boat in this condition with extra care.
Axis Wake Research designs and engineers our boats to have the best possible
performance at sea level with factory-installed equipment. For this reason, it is likely
your boat can be equipped or loaded in a way that can restrict its performance when
operated at higher elevations. Not all available options may be able to be utilized under
these conditions. Consult your dealer for more information.
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