2021 OWNERS MANUAL / 400
The total weight of the boat, engine, fuel, water and gear must not 
exceed the trailer’s maximum load-carrying capacity. Overloading 
can cause instability and loss of control while towing, which may 
result in death, serious injury or property damage. 
 
LOAD-CARRYING  CAPACITY 
Check the certification label attached to the front left side of the 
trailer. This is very important as it shows the maximum load-carrying 
capacity of the trailer. It will also show the Gross Vehicle Weight 
Rating (GVWR). Be sure that the total weight of the boat, engine, 
gear and trailer does not exceed the GVWR.
NOTE: The gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) is the estimated 
total weight of a road vehicle that is loaded to capacity, including 
the weight of the vehicle itself. Therefore, the maximum load-
carrying capacity of the trailer is the GVWR less the weight of the 
empty trailer.
Be especially careful to avoid overloading the trailer by putting 
heavy baggage, camping gear, etc. inside the boat.
Do not tow the boat with a water-filled bladder or with water in the 
ballast tanks. Failure to empty the contents of bladders or ballast 
tanks will cause the tongue weight percentage to be incorrect. 
Towing with water-filled bladder(s)/ballast tank(s) may not only 
exceed the total weight limits for the trailer, but may also result in 
the improper distribution of the weight on the trailer, thereby making 
towing dicult and/or causing instability when towing. This can be 
very dangerous to the driver, any passengers and to other motorists.
 
NEVER tow with water in ballast tanks or bags. Failure to empty 
ballast tanks, bladders or bags on the boat prior to towing can 
result in improper weight distribution, which can cause towing 
instability. This could cause the driver to lose control of the tow rig, 
resulting in death or serious injury to the driver, any passengers 
and/or to other motorists, or property damage.
Do not tow the boat with wakeboards, skis or other gear left on 
the board tower racks. Doing so may void the warranty and cause 
damage to the boat or to vehicles following behind as boards and/or 
racks may become disengaged. 
 
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