MasterCraft NXT22 User Manual

Do not tow with any gear in the tower racks, even if the gear
appears to be secure. The racks are not designed to withstand
air pressure from highway speeds. Gear may become dislodged,
potentially causing damage to the boat or following vehicles.
Loose objects may damage the boat and/or trailer. Such damage is
not covered by the warranty.
Weight Distribution
Improper weight distribution within the boat can cause instability
and loss of control while towing, which may result in death, serious
injury or property damage.
Improper weight distribution can cause a boat trailer to fishtail
(sway from side to side) as it moves down the highway, putting
excessive strains on both the trailer and the tow vehicle, which
increases gas consumption and may cause an accident. The most
eective way to guard against fishtailing is to make sure the weight
load on the trailer is properly distributed.
It is extremely important that a minimum of five percent (5%) and a
maximum of ten percent (10%) of the total weight on the trailer is on
the trailer coupling ball when the tongue is parallel to the ground. A
quick way to measure parallelism is to measure the distance from
the ground to the bottom of the frame at or between the tires, and
measure from the ground to the bottom of the frame at the swing
tongue. Ensure that the measurements are even.
Check the tow vehicle owner’s manual prior to first time use.
The importance of sucient weight load on the trailer tongue (cre-
ating downward force on the hitch ball) cannot be over-stated.
THE TRAILER HITCH
There are two basic types of trailer hitches: a weight-carrying hitch
and a weight-distribution hitch. A weight-carrying hitch is rec-
ommended for use with a MasterCraft boat and trailer. However,
weight-distributing (equalizing) hitches may be used.
If using a weight-distributing hitch, the chain must be vertical
(straight up and down) under the pulling load where the actuator
is extended. Excessive tongue weight beyond the actuator rat-
ing must be avoided as it will reduce the brake performance and
could damage the actuator. Always follow the hitch manufacturer’s
instructions. Before deciding which type of hitch to use, consult the
tow vehicle manufacturer for recommendations.
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MasterCraft NXT22 Specifications

General

Beam	98 in
Fuel Capacity	49 gal
Seating Capacity	14 people
Weight	4, 200 lbs
Engine	Ilmor 6.0L MPI
Dry Weight	4, 200 lbs
Horsepower	373 HP
Length Overall	22 ft