MasterCraft NXT20 2023, Owner'S Manual

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bunks, then pull forward to the loading position. Be certain all the
boat tie-downs are properly fastened down before departing from
the launching ramp area.
TRAILER DEPTH STICKERS
MODELS
All NXT, XT, X and Star Series trailers, excluding the X26 trailer.
Purpose
These stickers provide a visual indicator when loading and
unloading a boat at various boat ramp angles. Some boat ramps
have very flat launch angles and some ramps have very steep
launch angles. Under different ramp conditions the trailer will
need to be backed into the water deeper to minimize the collision
between trailer bunks and a boat’s hull bottom. Hard collisions can
damage trailer bunks, trailer bunk carpet and the boat’s
hull bottom.
Location
Trailer depth stickers are mounted to the guide poles on the trailer.
Sticker height is model specific.
Operation
Trailer depth stickers are labeled for three different boat ramp
angles, STEEP, FLAT and NORMAL. On a STEEP ramp (12-15 degree
ramp angle) the trailer should be backed in until the STEEP sticker
is just below the water line. On a FLAT ramp (2-6 degree ramp
angle) the trailer should be backed in until the FLAT sticker is just
below the water line. On a NORMAL ramp (7-11 degree ramp angle)
the trailer should be backed in until the NORMAL sticker is just
below the water line.
NOTE: These are recommended depths as measured under
conditions at the factory-based lake. Adjustments may be
necessary, depending on load distribution in the boat as well as
the angle of the ramp where the boat is being used.
Power loading is always possible, but winching on the last few
inches may be necessary, depending on the steepness of the
ramp. As with most boats, if the trailer is backed in too far on a
particularly steep ramp, the bow can easily go under the bow roller.
Approaching the trailer very slowly (typically in neutral)
is recommended.
Unloading depth can (and should be) somewhat deeper than these
recommended loading depths, as the bunks are not needed to
guide the boat off the trailer. Power unloading can burn the carpet
in the same manner as power loading.