S.-.3 - Four winns 310 Horizon Owner's Manual

S - 3 LOADING PASSENGERS
AND GEAR
NOTE:.All.boats.under.20.feet.in.length.must.have..
a.capacity.rating.plate.showing.the.recommended.
person.capacity.as.well.as.the.maximum.capacity..
of.the.boat.including.persons.and.gear..
When.loading.your.boat,.remember.to.distribute.the.
load.evenly..Keep.the.load.low.and.do.not.overload..
On certain Horizon™ models a capacity label is
affixed to your boat which states the maximum load
capacity..The.label.shows.in.pounds,.the.amount.of.
persons.and.gear.that.the.boat.will.safely.handle.
under.normal.conditions..US.Coast.Guard.regulations.
establishes.these.load.capacity.ratings..Position.
passengers.and.gear.so.that.the.load.is.balanced..
Prelaunch & Underway - Section S
The NMMA Yacht Certification rating (indicated
by a yacht certification plate - see Preface
page ) places the responsibility on the
captain to make the determination as to the
appropriate load, load placement and number
of passengers permitted aboard the vessel.
When.loading,.always.step.into.the.boat,.never.board.
by.jumping..Have.someone.on.the.dock.pass.your.
gear aboard. Secure all gear firmly so it doesn't move
or.interfere.with.operation.of.the.boat..Passengers.
should.board.the.boat.one-at-a-time.and.be.seated..
Passengers.should.remain.seated.during.loading.of.
the.boat.to.maintain.an.even.trim..
Figure S1: Loading Passengers and Gear
NOTICE
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