Tie-Ups - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

Tie-Ups

Several methods of securing boats to shoreline and docks are
available.
Although Malibu does not provide rope for tie-ups as a standard,
dock lines are available through www.malibuboatsgear.com. Also,
many excellent marine aftermarket suppliers offer a wide range of
rope for sale.
Malibu recommends a two-strand nylon rope. (Three-strand rope
may stretch too much and allow the boat to bump other objects.)
There are several different knots and hitches to secure boats to
docks or shoreline. Malibu recommends making the effort to learn
these marine-intended knots and hitches. Consult with your autho-
rized Malibu dealer to determine which ones will work best in the
tie-up application you will be using. Some hitches are intended for
only short-term docking, while others work better for longer periods of
inactivity. Always bear in mind wave action that may cause the boat
to bump the shoreline (and scratch the hull, which is not covered
under warranty), or bumping against a dock, or even potentially other
boats (also not covered under warranty), when selecting the appro-
priate method to secure the boat.
CLEATS: All boat models offer optional pop-up cleats. Where
equipped, the cleats will be located below the windshield on each
the cleat hitch is a special knot used to tie the rope to a cleat. If a line
is not correctly secured on the cleat using a cleat hitch, it can work
itself loose.
Both the standard and pop-up cleats have two "horns" around
which the line is tied. Begin by bringing the line past the center of the
cleat on the outside beneath, and wrap it around under both horns.
Then bring the line across and back under the first horn again in a
figure-eight. Make another figure-eight loop around the second horn.
The pop-up cleats operate by pushing on the cleat. If it is flush
with the deck, pull up the cleat for use; to retract, push on the cleat
once more.
If the boat will be moored for a period of time or where there
is fairly active wave motion, Malibu recommends the purchase of
fenders, also available from reputable marine suppliers. Fenders are
available in a range of sizes and materials, but the goal is to protect
the boat from damage as a result of motion against the dock.
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side of the deck, and
also near both rear
sides. Some models
may also have two ad-
ditional/optional cleats
mounted on either side
of the front of the bow.
Although there are
multiple marine knots,
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risk of contact with docks or any other object (for exam-
ple: rafting up with other boats) that may damage the fin-
ish. This kind of damage is not covered under warranty.
ing, including other boats. Nor should they be used for
anchoring, mooring or lifting the boat; the only locations
structurally certified for such "strong point" require-
ments are the bow and stern eyes. Abuse of the cleats is
likely to result in equipment failure that will damage the
boat, which is not covered under warranty, and can also
result in serious injury or death.
Models: Cleats are available as an option on all models.
BOW EYE AND TRANSOM EYES: All boats are equipped
with a single bow eye near the apex of the hull under the bow, and
two transom eyes, which are
located one each on the port
and starboard sides of the
transom. These semi-circular
or U-shaped metal connections
are made from stainless steel
to reduce the effects of rust
and corrosion. On boats that
are not equipped with cleats,
these eyes are used to tie-up
the boat, and no other part of
the boat, including any inte-
rior components such as the
windshield extrusions or grab
handles should ever be used.
except the bow eye, transom eyes and/or cleats (where
equipped). Using any other component could result in
damage to the boat that is not covered under warranty.
Models: All models are equipped with a bow eye and transom
eyes.
Malibu recommends the
purchase and use of fenders
to protect the boat's gel coat
finish whenever a boat is at
Cleats are used to tie the
boat to a dock or to hang
fenders. They are not de-
signed for any kind of tow-
Never tie up the boat, even
temporarily, using any
component of the boat