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When attaching a tow rope using the attachment
loops, hold the attachment loop in one hand and
pull a length of rope on the handle side of the loop
through the loop, creating another 6” loop. Slide
the loop just created over the pylon and pull the
handle side of the rope to tighten the loop around
the tow tting. This procedure will attach the rope
securely to the pylon, be easy to remove and will
not come o if the skier or wakeboarder falls.
Refer to Water Skiing in the Operation chapter
for safety information on operating the boat with
a skier.
Trim Tabs
The trim tabs are located on the transom below
the swim platform. The trim tabs are an important
part of the control systems. Refer to the Helm
Control Systems chapter for detailed information
on the operation of the trim tabs.
Bow Eye and Bow Plate
The standard bow eye assembly includes a stainless
steel bow plate that protects the hull from scus
and scratches from the trailer bow roller. Whenever
possible, the trailer bow roller should be adjusted
so that it is positioned on the plate, just below the
bow eye.
Bow Tow Eye (Optional)
The heavy duty towing bow eye includes a welded
stainless steel plate with internal bow reinforce-
ment and backing plates that distribute the force on
the bow eye to a larger area of the hull than with
the standard bow eye. This option should always
be selected if you intend to tow the boat behind a
larger vessel.
TOWING A BOAT BEHIND A LARGER VESSEL REQUIRES
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL. THE USE OF TOW LINES
OR HARDWARE NOT INTENDED FOR TOWING OR RATED
FOR THE FORCES EXERTED ON EQUIPMENT DURING THE
TOW IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS IF THAT EQUIPMENT
FAILS. NEVER TOW THE BOAT BEHIND A LARGER VESSEL
USING THE STANDARD BOW EYE OR A TOW LINE, HARNESS
OR OTHER EQUIPMENT NOT RATED FOR THE EXPECTED
LOADS EXPERIENCED DURING THE TOW. IF YOU ARE
NOT EXPERIENCED IN TOWING A VESSEL, CONSULT WITH
AN OPERATOR AND A MARINE FACILITY EXPERIENCED
IN TOWING VESSELS FOR HELP SELECTING PROPER
EQUIPMENT AND FOR TRAINING.
BOATS THAT ARE TOWED BEHIND LARGER VESSELS
REQUIRE SPECIAL MAINTENANCE. ATTENTION TO
THE ALUMINUM AND STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE IS
ESSENTIAL. SALT SPRAY, SALTY STEAM AND CHEMICALS
IN EXHAUST GASES ARE PARTICULARLY CORROSIVE AND
WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE OF STAINLESS HARDWARE
OR ANODIZED AND POWDER COATED ALUMINUM. IT
IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE BOAT AND HARDWARE ARE
CLEANED THOROUGHLY AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH
TRIP OR AT THE END OF EACH DAY ON LONG CRUISES TO
REDUCE ACCELERATED DETERIORATION AND PREMATURE
CORROSION TO ALUMINUM, STAINLESS STEEL AND OTHER
COMPONENTS ON THE BOAT.
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