2023 OWNER’S MANUAL
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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 eective 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 sufficient weight load on the trailer tongue
(creating downward force on the hitch ball) cannot be over-stated.
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