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Inspect the winch prior to every use. Never use the winch if there
is any sign of damage. Your authorized Malibu dealer can assist
you in repairs.
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Firmly grip and hold on to the winch handle when the handle is
not locked! Letting go can cause the handle to spin wildly out-of-
control if there is tension on the line. Lock the ratchet lever on the
handle any time you will not be using it to load or unload the boat.
tension on the line, can result in loss-of-control, with the
handle spinning. This could result in serious injury. Also,
the boat could slip off the trailer, causing damage that is
not covered under warranty.
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The winch will have a rated capacity, which must not be
exceeded. This includes the weight of all items on-board. Water
in the ballast and bilge systems should be released prior to
loading to avoid exceeding weight limits.
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The winch should not be fully extended prior to loading. To
operate properly, leave at least a couple of turns of strap on the
winch.
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The boat should be partially loaded on the partially submerged
trailer by engine power. More on this technique is explained later
in this Owner's Manual. Using the winch as the sole method
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Failure to lock the ratchet
lever on the handle when
the boat is being loaded or
unloaded or when there is
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for loading puts undue strain on the winch strap and results in
excessive wear.
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Check the straps prior to each loading. The straps will wear
with age, use and exposure to the elements. Because of the
importance in holding the boat secure for loading, unloading and
towing, never use worn straps. Replace with Malibu-approved
straps only.
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As part of the maintenance program, the gears should be
greased with a heavy-duty, marine-grade grease regularly. This
allows for continued proper operation and will help in the ease of
operating the handle as well.
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Attach the winch to the bow eye on the boat for loading. The
winch should NEVER be attached to any other component of the
boat.
boat can result in damage to the boat. This is not covered
under warranty.
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Do not rely on the winch to be the only manner in which the boat
is held on the trailer. Use all other tie-downs as described in this
Owner's Manual. The winch is insufficient to hold the boat in
place.
Tie-Downs
As part of the security for towing, the boat is equipped with
tie-downs fore and aft (optional on trailer) on the boat and on the
trailer. Seek assistance from an authorized Malibu Trailer dealer to
determine the location on your boat model and trailer as they vary.
Also seek instruction for the proper way in which to tie or hitch the
lines for both a secured boat and ease of unlatching the hitches when
you arrive at your destination.
Attaching the winch to
any component of the boat
other than the bow eye,
and attempting to load the
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