Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

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For the most current information on carbon monoxide, you maycall, write or visit online any of the following:United States Coast GuardOffice of Boating Safety (CG-5422)2100 Second Street SW STOP 7581,Washington, DC 20593-7581(ww.uscgboating.org/safety/carbon_monoxide.aspx)NMMA231 S. LaSalle St., Suite 2050Chicago, IL 60604312-946-6200www.nmma.orgAmerican Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.613 Third Street, Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403410-956-4460 www.abycinc.orgProper LoadingDO NOT overload yourboat. Overloading or unevenloading can cause lossof control, capsizing, orswamping, which may lead to death or serious injury.Adhere to the load capacity plate restrictions, and alwaysaccount for persons, gear, and all non-factory-installedballast or other equipment.Your boat is equipped with a maximum load capacity plateindicating the maximum acceptable load as determined by themanufacturer following certain Federal guidelines. In addition tofollowing these weight guidelines, it is critical that you properlydistribute this weight throughout the boat. If too much weight isplaced in one area it can have serious impact on the boat’s handlingand control, which has the potential to lead to injury or death.The load capacity plate is used by boat manufacturersparticipating in the National Marine Manufacturers Associationcertification program. Your manufacturer has submitted your modelfor inspection and compliance with their guidelines. The maximumnumber of persons allowed on the boat has been determined bythe manufacturer and displayed on the capacity plate. (Additionalinformation regarding weight distribution appears in the Get Readysection of this owner’s manual.) This information on the capacityplate applies under normal conditions and special care must be usedin any abnormal conditions. Check the capacity plate on your boatand abide by these limits.The capacity plate has the following information permanentlyprinted on it:• The total weight of persons, gear and other items which the boatis capable of carrying under normal conditions. This weight mustinclude any added ballast above and beyond boat manufacturer’sfactory-installed ballast system(s), such as the manufacturer’s-approved, optional Plug ‘n Play (which has been factored into themaximum capacity) or any other added, but unapproved ballast.Any non-factory-installedballast must be properlysecured to prevent injury.Do not fill the bilge areawith water. Excessivewater in the bilge can causechanges in boat trim and reduce boat stability which maylead to submergence or capsizing.Weighting Your BoatDuring Watersport ActivitiesAlthough water intrusion and waves spilling inside a boat isan obvious boating hazard, this hazard can be increased whenweighting your boat for water sports such as wakeboarding orwakesurfing. As wakeboarding has evolved, ballast systems havebeen 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 causedsome boat operators to excessively overload their boats. It is notuncommon to see operators use aftermarket ballast systems andthen put additional people and gear in their boat. Be advised that thispractice can lead to overloading your boat which may lead to anyof the following: changes in handling and performance; capsizing,flooding, and sinking; boat occupants going overboard. DO NOToverload your boat.Always be aware of the load in your boat and do not load theboat in excess of the listed capacity. Each boat has a maximumcapacity label displaying the maximum weight of people, gear andballast that can be placed in the boat.When loading your boat, give attention to the effect that the loaddistribution has on the boat’s trim angle. Trim angle is the technicalterm 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 ofweight, passenger, and gear can affect the running trim angle of theboat.• Excessive weight placed in the stern of the boat can cause theinability to get on plane, high bow-up angles, and can lead tosteering difficulties. High bow-up angles can be dangerous due2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 15https://www.boat-manuals.com/