For the most current information on carbon monoxide, you may
call, write or visit online any of the following:
United States Coast Guard
Office of Boating Safety (CG-5422)
2100 Second Street SW STOP 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581
(ww.uscgboating.org/safety/carbon_monoxide.aspx)
NMMA
231 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2050
Chicago, IL 60604
312-946-6200
www.nmma.org
American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.
613 Third Street, Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403
410-956-4460 www.abycinc.org
Proper Loading
DO NOT overload your
boat. Overloading or uneven
loading can cause loss
of control, capsizing, or
swamping, which may lead to death or serious injury.
Adhere to the load capacity plate restrictions, and always
account for persons, gear, and all non-factory-installed
ballast or other equipment.
Your boat is equipped with a maximum load capacity plate
indicating the maximum acceptable load as determined by the
manufacturer following certain Federal guidelines. In addition to
following these weight guidelines, it is critical that you properly
distribute this weight throughout the boat. If too much weight is
placed in one area it can have serious impact on the boat’s handling
and control, which has the potential to lead to injury or death.
The load capacity plate is used by boat manufacturers
participating in the National Marine Manufacturers Association
certification program. Your manufacturer has submitted your model
for inspection and compliance with their guidelines. The maximum
number of persons allowed on the boat has been determined by
the manufacturer and displayed on the capacity plate. (Additional
information regarding weight distribution appears in the Get Ready
section of this owner’s manual.) This information on the capacity
plate applies under normal conditions and special care must be used
in any abnormal conditions. Check the capacity plate on your boat
and abide by these limits.
The capacity plate has the following information permanently
printed on it:
• The total weight of persons, gear and other items which the boat
is capable of carrying under normal conditions. This weight must
include any added ballast above and beyond boat manufacturer’s
factory-installed ballast system(s), such as the manufacturer’s-
approved, optional Plug ‘n Play (which has been factored into the
maximum capacity) or any other added, but unapproved ballast.
Any non-factory-installed
ballast must be properly
secured to prevent injury.
Do not fill the bilge area
with water. Excessive
water in the bilge can cause
changes in boat trim and reduce boat stability which may
lead to submergence or capsizing.
Weighting Your Boat
During Watersport Activities
Although water intrusion and waves spilling inside a boat is
an obvious boating hazard, this hazard can be increased when
weighting your boat for water sports such as wakeboarding or
wakesurfing. As wakeboarding has evolved, ballast systems have
been developed to add weight and increase the size of the wake.
The simplest ballast system on the market is the water ballast type,
such as the “FAT SAC.” The quest for the largest wake has caused
some boat operators to excessively overload their boats. It is not
uncommon to see operators use aftermarket ballast systems and
then put additional people and gear in their boat. Be advised that this
practice can lead to overloading your boat which may lead to any
of the following: changes in handling and performance; capsizing,
flooding, and sinking; boat occupants going overboard.
DO NOT
overload your boat.
Always be aware of the load in your boat and do not load the
boat in excess of the listed capacity. Each boat has a maximum
capacity label displaying the maximum weight of people, gear and
ballast that can be placed in the boat.
When loading your boat, give attention to the effect that the load
distribution has on the boat’s trim angle. Trim angle is the technical
term for the up or down pitch angle of your boat (also known as the
“bow up” or “bow down” angle). The fore and aft load distribution of
weight, passenger, and gear can affect the running trim angle of the
boat.
• Excessive weight placed in the stern of the boat can cause the
inability to get on plane, high bow-up angles, and can lead to
steering difficulties. High bow-up angles can be dangerous due
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