Overloading a boat may cause it to become unstable and may potentially result in
the boat’s otation system becoming overwhelmed. Too much weight can sink any boat!
Within this Manual and on a label mounted in each boat is the Maximum Capacity for that
specific model. Bear in mind that maximum limits include additional water ballast bags
and water put in them, gear brought onto the boat, additional options and all people. Maxi-
mum people is limited to the number of designated occupant seating positions.
Equally critical is how weight is distributed throughout the boat. The weight must
be distributed evenly throughout the boat. If too much weight is placed in one area it can
have serious impact on maintaining control. Items and people can also shift positions
during operation, potentially causing a dangerous situation.
Adding weight of any type to the boat will aect the handling characteristics of the
boat underway. Caution should always be exhibited when putting the boat into motion or
attempting to stop it, particularly when the added-weight characteristics have changed.
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Line of Sight
Care should also be taken to avoid interfering with the boat operator’s line of sight
when the boat is underway. This applies particularly to individuals riding in the bow. It is
possible to quite unintentionally obscure the driver’s view. Even momentary interference
can result in the driver’s inability to respond to a situation that requires avoidance of
another vessel or submerged or partially-submerged objects. Everyone on board should
always pay attention to other vessels, people and objects located in close proximity to
the boat, activities taking place in or near the water, and should always be supportive of
the boat operator.
The law requires the boat operator to maintain clear visibility at all times and in all
directions when the boat is in motion.
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