INTRODUCTION
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INTENDED USE
Your ATX boat is intended for use as a pleasure and sport craft and a Craft
Design Category of:
Inshore—Category C
Craft designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 6 and the associated
wave heights and significant wave heights up to 6’6.7” (2 m). Such conditions may
be encountered in exposed inland waters, in estuaries, and in coastal waters in
moderate weather conditions.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITY FOR WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Before Operating
Before operating your new ATX boat, it is necessary that you read and under-
stand this manual and the warranty, and that you take the time to read about
other accessories or components offered with your ATX boat.
Warranty Service Requirements
All ATX warranty service must be completed by an ATX Dealer. If you are not
able to return your boat to your dealership, contact them so they can assist you
in coordinating the warranty service. Any claims against ATX Surf Boats without
prior approval from ATX Surf Boats on repairs completed by an unauthorized
dealership may be denied.
If You Sell Your ATX Boat
Warranties are transferable. If you choose to sell your ATX boat to anyone other
than a ATX Dealer, contact ATX Surf Boats for the appropriate warranty transfer
information: www.atxboats.com or 325.676.7777. If the transfer procedures are
not followed, future warranty service may be denied.
CERTIFICATIONS
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
ATX Surf Boats is a member of the NMMA. This independent organization’s
members include boat, engine and marine equipment manufacturers that are
focused on the improvement and safety of boating.
Your new ATX boat is NMMA certified. An NMMA certification not only satisfies
the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations but also the more rigorous equipment
and system standards based on those established by the American Boat
and Yacht Council, Inc. (ABYC). Your ATX boat meets or exceeds NMMA
safety-based certifications.
Engines
Our engine manufacturer works closely with ATX to ensure that its engines
deliver maximum performance, reliability and customer satisfaction. Part of this
commitment is a certification program that provides ATX dealers and service
technicians with ongoing training and information about our engines. Certified
engine service personnel must attend periodic service schools held at the ATX
headquarters. The training includes review of all manufacturing and installa-
tion processes, proper servicing procedures as well as existing and developing
engine technologies.
FEATURES AND TECHNOLOGY
Convex V Hull/TAPS
The unique, patented shape of the ATX Convex V hull combined with TAPS
technology are key ATX’s superior multi-sport versatility, incredible perfor-
mance and unmatched ride. All other inboard hulls curve down with a “hook”
toward the transom and must rely on heavy ballast or drag hardware to
produce even entry-level wakeboarding wakes. The Convex V hull curves up in