2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s ManualOn and Under the Water...................................................................................................................................................................131Blower System.................................................................................................................................................................................131Bilge System....................................................................................................................................................................................132Ballast System .................................................................................................................................................................................134Power Wedge III ..............................................................................................................................................................................135Surf Gate .........................................................................................................................................................................................136Underwater Gear (Rudder, Fins, Strut, Propeller, Paddlewheel, Raw-Water Intake/Sea Strainer and Bow Thruster) ....................136Shower ............................................................................................................................................................................................138Swim Board and Ladders ................................................................................................................................................................139Flush Kit...........................................................................................................................................................................................139Salt Water Series .............................................................................................................................................................................140TRAILERSReporting Safety Defects.................................................................................................................................................................144Legal Requirements for Towing .......................................................................................................................................................144Basic Safety Rules ..........................................................................................................................................................................144Connections to the Tow Vehicle......................................................................................................................................................144Preparation ......................................................................................................................................................................................144Trailer Hitch .....................................................................................................................................................................................146Safety Cables ..................................................................................................................................................................................146Breakaway Cable ............................................................................................................................................................................147Weight Distribution ..........................................................................................................................................................................147How to Connect to the Tow Vehicle ................................................................................................................................................147Attaching to the Tow Vehicle ............................................................................................................................................................147To Open the Coupler .......................................................................................................................................................................148To Close the Coupler .......................................................................................................................................................................148Hitching Up ......................................................................................................................................................................................148Connecting to the Boat ....................................................................................................................................................................148Trailer Winch....................................................................................................................................................................................148Tie-Downs .......................................................................................................................................................................................149Trailer Components and How They Function ................................................................................................................................150Trailer Jack ......................................................................................................................................................................................150Lights ...............................................................................................................................................................................................150Axles ................................................................................................................................................................................................151Wheels and Hubs ............................................................................................................................................................................151Lug Nuts ..........................................................................................................................................................................................151Tires .................................................................................................................................................................................................152Brakes .............................................................................................................................................................................................152Optional Storage Compartment .......................................................................................................................................................154Towing Advice...................................................................................................................................................................................155Prior to Towing .................................................................................................................................................................................155Pre-Tow Check List..........................................................................................................................................................................155Underway ........................................................................................................................................................................................155https://www.boat-manuals.com/