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XTS SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL
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The total weight of the boat, engine, fuel, water, and gear must not exceed the trailer’s maximum load-carrying capacity.
Overloading can cause instability and loss of control while towing, which may result in death, serious injury or property
damage.
Check the certification label attached to the front left side of the trailer. This is very important as it shows the maximum
load-carrying capacity of the trailer. It will also show the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Be sure that the total weight
of the boat, engine, gear and trailer does not exceed the GVWR.
NOTE: The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) is the estimated total weight of a road vehicle that is loaded to capacity,
including the weight of the vehicle itself. Therefore, the maximum load carrying capacity of the trailer is the GVWR less the
weight of the empty trailer.
ON ROAD OPERATION TIPS
With a boat trailer in tow, an operator will be driving down the road with a vehicle combination that is longer, heavier and
sometimes wider and taller than the tow vehicle. This means the operator should make a few adjustments to normal driving
practices to compensate for the differences.
Use Common Sense
NauticStar cannot anticipate every type of situation in which drivers may find themselves. The following recommendations
apply to general situations, but it is up to the individual driver to properly and safely act or react as a given situation requires.
Take a Shakedown Cruise
Before making the first major trip or lake cruise with a trailer, make at least one short trial run to become familiar with its
handling characteristics. Be sure everything is working properly.
Slow Down
There is less strain on the tow vehicle, trailer, and boat at moderate to slow speeds. Also, many states have lower speed
limits for vehicles towing trailers. Driving at moderate speeds will place less strain on the tow vehicle and the trailer. Trailer
instability (sway) is more likely to occur as speed increases. Particular attention needs to be given to all aspects of towing
when traveling over bumpy roads and railroad crossings.
Allow Extra Time and Space
You’ll need more of both when passing and stopping.
Pass With Extra Care
Signal well in advance and make sure you allow extra distance to clear the vehicle you are passing before you pull back into
the lane. Pass on level terrain with plenty of clearance. Avoid passing on steep up or down grades. Down shift as necessary
to improve acceleration or speed maintenance. When passing on narrow roads, be careful to avoid soft shoulders. Running
on soft shoulders could cause the trailer to jack-knife or go out of control.