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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.
• 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.
10—Safety
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
to the reduction in the operator’s forward visibility which can
lead to collisions and groundings. High bow-up angles cause
longer transition times from displacement mode (slow velocity,
0 to 5 mph) to planing speeds (18 to 20 mph and above). During
transition, it is important that the boat operator pays attention so
that they are able to see forward and that the time in transition
(or in the “hump” speed region) is minimized.
• Excessive weight placed in the bow of the boat can lead to very flat
planing trim angles which may lead the boat to turn aggressively,
unpredictably, and without steer input. The phenomenon of yaw
instability is caused by heavy bow weights and running very flat
(bow down or flat trim angles). This can occur with excessive
weight in the bow compared to weight in the stern of the boat.
Another ill effect of too much bow weight in comparison to stern
weight is that with extremely heavy bow loads, the boat’s bow
may dive or submerge when coming off plane (decelerating
rapidly, or encountering waves/wakes at slow speed). If the bow
submerges, then water will enter and flood your boat.
• When encountering conditions which may lead to bow diving or
bow submergence, it is recommended to accelerate the boat
before the wave/wake in order to help raise the bow and get over
the wave/wake.
• If the bow submerges, the recommended action is to reduce
throttle to stop forward speed, get passengers to move aft,
and turn on the bilge pump.
It is the boat operator’s responsibility to tell passengers to move to
other seats on the boat, so as to not overload the stern or bow of the
boat, nor restrict the boat operator’s forward visibility. (See Get Ready
section of this owner’s manual for additional information.) There is no
single recommended seating or load distribution for all conditions.
Experience with your boat will allow you to determine where to
properly allow passengers and gear to be placed.
Excess and improper loading of bow
area forward of windshield may cause
water influx, operating instability, and
loss of control resulting in injury or death. Bow Capacity Limit
- X persons or XXX lbs. person, gear and ballast. This is posted
separately on your boat but still included in overall capacity. Use
good judgment when weighting your boat for any towed water
sports.
Visibility of the Operator
The operator of the boat is responsible, by law, to “maintain a proper
lookout by sight and hearing.” The operator must ensure that he/she has
appropriate visibility for safe operation. No passengers or equipment
should block the operator’s view, including the view of other boats,
skier(s), rider(s), swimmer(s), or anyone or anything else in the water.
Even momentary interference can result in the driver’s inability to respond
to a situation that requires avoidance of another vessel or submerged or
partially submerged object(s).
Look carefully before turning, especially when you are turning
around to pick up a fallen skier/rider. Other boats in your vicinity
may not necessarily be following the Rules of the Road. Be alert
and keep a visual check for other boats in and around your intended
path. Do not turn or maneuver your boat without first checking that
it is clear to do so. Failure to look before turning can result in an
encounter with another boat where neither boat has enough time to
avoid a collision. This situation can develop very quickly if you fail to
look first, and turn in front of another oncoming boat.
Obstructed visibility can cause death or
serious injury. The operator must maintain
clear visibility at all times while operating
the boat. Arrange passengers and equipment appropriately or
designate a passenger to assist when visibility is limited.