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Operation

Load Capacity

The U.S. Coast Guard and most maritime authorities require that boats under 20 ft have a

certification or builder’s plate stating the number of persons and maximum weight a boat

will handle safely under normal conditions. Weather conditions and other factors can

adversely affect the performance of the boat and must be taken into consideration when

loading to avoid an unsafe condition. The certification is attached near the helm forward

of the throttle. Overloading is a violation. Do not carry more weight or passengers than

indicated on the plate. The presence of the plate does not relieve the owner/operator from

responsibility for using common sense and sound judgment.

Figure 3-6. Sample Capacity Plate

Occupants must ensure that ALL weight in the boat is evenly distributed to prevent

unsafe operation. Care must be taken to ALWAYS avoid creating a “bow heavy” or any

other unsafe condition. If in doubt contact an authorized Malibu service center. Do not

allow anyone to sit on the back of the boat, swim platform, side of the boat or any other

non-approved seating area while the engine is running or the boat is in motion.

Never exceed the load capacity and distribute weight evenly

between bow and stern, and port to starboard.

SWAMPING HAZARD

Overloading may reduce the stability and seaworthiness of

the boat.

• The weight of all persons and gear including non-factory fitted ballast bags, water

bladders, ballast tanks and fat sacks should never exceed the maximum weight

capacity listed on the capacity label specified by the U.S. Coast Guard or your

local maritime authority.

• Add the weight of water contained in non-factory installed ballast bags or tanks

to the weight of the persons and gear. When determining total weight on board,

calculate the weight of water at 9 lbs/gal (1.1 kg/L).

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