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Owners Manual
PASSENGER AND GEAR LOADING
The maximum recommended load includes the
weight of all persons onboard, personal effects,
equipment, cargo from all consumables liquids.
(eg. water, fuel). When loading the craft never
exceed the maximum recommended load. This
may mean having fewer persons on board, then
recommended on the Australian Builders Plate.
The maximum number of person on board os
determined by relative standard. Eg AS1799.1/
ABYC. This capacity is determined for calm waters
as a reduction must be made in adverse weather.
As passengers occupy different seat positions you
will notice the boat’s speed change. Passengers
must never change seat location while the boat is
moving. As this shift in passenger weight alters the
planing angle of the hull in much the same manner
as though the drive unit angle were changed (trim
was altered).
A shift of passenger or gear load forward or aft will
often correct minor boat riding deficiencies.
Take care when placing items such as cooler box,
water jugs, tackle box, anchor, tools, portable fuel
tanks, etc., to help create more desirable running
attitudes.
For best boat and motor performance, the
boat should be trimmed as described in
“Boat Running Attitude” or to suit the
prevailing conditions. Passengers
and equipment should be distributed in the boat
so it is evenly balanced both front to back and side
to side.
TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
When trimming the engine from a mid-trim
position (trim tab in neutral straight fore-and-aft
position), expect the following results:
Trimming engine up (out) characteristics:
• Will lift bow of boat, generally increasing top
speed.
• Transfers steering torque harder to left on
installations below 23” (58 cm) transom height.
• Increases clearance over submerged objects
(depends on speed/latitude)
• In excess, can cause porpoising and/or
ventilation.
• If trimmed out beyond the water pickup,
reduced water supply can cause serious
overheating.
Trimming engine down (in) characteristics:
• Will help you get on the plane quicker,
particularly with a heavy load.
• Usually improves ride in choppy water.
• In excess, can cause boat to veer to the left or
right (bow steer).
PASSENGER & GEAR LOADING
INCORRECT
Overload Forward causes Boat To ‘plow’
CORRECT
Balanced Load Gives maximum performance
INCORRECT
Overload aft causes Boat To ‘porpoise’
PERFORMANCE
Your boat has been constructed for normal
boating conditions. Using your boat in
adverse conditions or outside of its design
limits could affect it structurally and may
void your warranty. It is the operator’s
ultimate decision on what conditions the
boat is used in.
ATTENTION
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