NMMA
NationalMarineManufacturersAssociation
231S.LaSalleStreet,Suite2050
Chicago,IL60604
312-946-6200
www.nmma.org
AmericanBoat&YachtCouncil,Inc.
613ThirdStreet,Suite10
Annapolis,MD21403
410-956-4460
www.abycinc.org
DO NOT overload your boat. Overloading or
uneven loading can cause loss of control, capsizing,
or swamping, which may lead to death or serious
injury. Adhere to the load capacity plate restrictions,
and always account for persons, gear, and all non-factory-installed ballast or other
equipment.
Yourboatisequippedwithamaximumloadcapacityplateindicatingthe
maximumacceptableloadasdeterminedbythemanufacturerfollowingcertain
Federalguidelines.Inadditiontofollowingtheseweightguidelines,itiscritical
thatyouproperlydistributethisweightthroughouttheboat.Iftoomuchweight
isplacedinoneareaitcanhaveseriousimpactontheboat’shandlingandcontrol,whichhasthe
potentialtoleadtoinjuryordeath.
TheloadcapacityplateisusedbyboatmanufacturersparticipatingintheNationalMarine
ManufacturersAssociationcerticationprogram.Yourmanufacturerhassubmittedyourmodel
forinspectionandcompliancewiththeirguidelines.Themaximumnumberofpersonsallowed
ontheboathasbeendeterminedbythemanufactureranddisplayedonthecapacityplate.
(AdditionalinformationregardingweightdistributionappearsintheGet Readysectionofthis
owner’smanual.)Thisinformationonthecapacityplateappliesundernormalconditionsand
specialcaremustbeusedinanyabnormalconditions.Checkthecapacityplateonyourboatand
abidebytheselimits.
Thecapacityplatehasthefollowinginformationpermanentlyprintedonit:
• Thetotalweightofpersons,gearandotheritemswhichtheboatiscapableofcarrying
undernormalconditions.Thisweightmustincludeanyaddedballastaboveandbeyondboat
manufacturer’sfactory-installedballastsystem(s),suchasthemanufacturer’s-approved,
optionalPlug‘nPlay(whichhasbeenfactoredintothemaximumcapacity)oranyother
added,butunapprovedballast.
Any non-factory-installed ballast must be properly secured to prevent
injury.
Do not ll 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.
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Owners
Manual
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