Malibu Boats Boat 2014 Owner's Manual

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3-1Chapter 3OPERATIONEveryone benefits from the safety of others.TraileringThe trailering information contained in this section describes general guidelines andprocedures used by many boaters. We recommend, in addition, that you always followthe specific information provided by the manufacturer of your trailer.Load Carrying CapacityThe certification label attached by the manufacturer on the left forward side of the trailerwill show the maximum load carrying capacity of the trailer. The label is required toshow the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the load carrying capacity plusthe weight of the trailer itself. Be sure that the total weight of your boat, gear and trailerdoes not exceed the GVWR. Verify tire pressure for load capacity.Notice: Consult your trailer dealer for other state regulationsconcerning brakes, lighting and other equipment options.HitchHitches are divided into classes thatspecify the gross trailer weight (GTW)and maximum tongue weight for eachclass. Always use a hitch with the sameclass number as the trailer, or greater.Most boat trailers connect to a ball hitchthat is bolted or welded to the towingvehicle. Clamp-on bumper hitches are notrecommended.The trailer hitch coupler must match thesize of the hitch ball. Never use a hitch ballthat does not match the trailer coupler. Thecorrect ball diameter is marked on thetrailer coupler.KC-1700KC-0043C-ASOCKETRELEASEHANDLETOWING VEHICLEHITCHPROPER SIZEHITCH BALLCLAMPTRAILERCOUPLERRELEASE HANDLELOCK PINLATCHFigure 3-1. Trailer Hitch3