Malibu Boats Boat 2014, Owner'S Manual, Page: 120 / 164

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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.
Figure 3-6. Sample Capacity Plate
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 Malibu 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).
SAMPLE