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During storage or winterization, the batteries should be removed.
This will cause the automatic bilge system to be temporarily inopera-
ble. This adds to the importance to never leave the boat in a body of
water without a fully charged battery installed.
Because of the frequent use of the bilge pump and its importance
to the safe operation of the boat, the bilge pumps, which are located
in the center bilge area below the pie plate and engine (aft) area,
should be checked by an authorized Malibu dealer as part of an
annual maintenance routine.
If the bilge system ceases to function properly during an
outing, have all persons on-board put on a PFD if they
are not already wearing one. Return to shore immediately
and disembark. Without a properly functional bilge sys-
tem, the boat is in danger of sinking, placing all on board
at serious risk.
Ballast System
Malibu's Quad Hard-Tank ballast system is the best, most discrete
way to add significant weight or balance out your load to create the
exact wake or wave you desire. Ranging from a total of 1,250 pounds
to 1,450 pounds, the hard-tank ballast more than meets the need.
Hard tanks don't collect mildew on the outside and add to the
maintenance requirements. Because the tanks are housed under the
floorboard, storage is not compromised. The tanks also provide accurate
level readings, which are displayed on the MaliView 12" display screen.
All Malibu boats are equipped with at least three (3) ballast tanks
and have an optional bow tank, plus optional plumbing for Plug 'n
Play.
choosing bags from a Malibu-approved ballast bag list
for the corresponding model year (dealers have a list
available). When bags from the approved list are used
the bag weight does not need to be subtracted from the
total boat capacity as that is already included. However,
if bags are used that are not on the approved list, weight
must be subtracted from the total weight capacity.
Weight distribution must also be considered. Exceeding
the weight limits can lead to damage to the boat, and
possible sinking.
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If the bilge system is not
operating properly when a
boat is launched, DO NOT
continue with the outing.
Optional plumbing for Plug
'n Play bags is available at
the time of the original boat
order. Malibu recommends
https://www.boat-manuals.com/
Most of the ballast system is invisible to the consumer, but its
effects are obvious and enjoyable. The tanks are located beneath the
deck in locations that will assist in balancing the added weight of the
water. However, in boats equipped with Surf Gate, adjustments can
be made to boat balance that will allow additional wake from either
side of the boat in a safer manner than would be done by shifting
passengers and/or gear on-board. See more information on Surf
Gate later in this section.
The tanks are filled and emptied by pumps that are controlled
through the video screen. See the Dashes and Video Screen section
of this Owner's Manual for details about how to properly fill and
empty the ballast tanks. On the 12" MaliView, the user has control to
fill or drain each tank to specified set levels, one tank at a time or fill/
drain all with a tap of one button on the screen.
Be sure to empty the ballast tanks prior loading the boat onto the
trailer and removing the boat from the water. Tanks MUST be empty
prior to trailering the boat as the additional weight can cause damage
to the trailer, tow vehicle and imbalance on the trailer that could affect
safety, or overload the trailer and cause damage that is not covered
under warranty.
the boat with water in the ballast tanks; residual water can
cause an imbalance that alters the amount of weight on
the trailer tongue. Without the proper weight percentage
forward, the trailer tongue can become unstable and cause
loss of control of the trailer and tow vehicle. Additionally,
attempting to trailer your boat without the ballast tanks
and/or bags emptied can overload the trailer and cause
damage that is not covered under warranty.
water removed from the ballast tanks. Failure to do so
can result in damage that is not covered under warranty.
When emptying the ballast tanks, watch the outlets on both sides
of the boat and aft, depending on the model and number of outlets.
(If you are uncertain, check with your authorized Malibu dealer for
assistance in determining the bilge outlets from the ballast outlets.)
Ballast pumps will continue working as long as the controller is ON.
Therefore, operators must ensure that the pumping is turned OFF
when the outlets show only a minute amount of water is coming out.
Leaving the pumps ON will result in pump damage.
Water in the ballast tanks
should always be pumped out
prior to removing the boat
from the water. Never trailer
Boats that are going to be
stored for more than a cou-
ple of weeks or prepared for
winter, must have all of the
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