SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS

NEVER POWER THE BOAT OVER 5 MILES PER HOUR WITH THE CENTERBOARD DOWN.

At high speed, the centerboard creates lots of sideways lift and can cause the boat to be very unstable. It can roll the boat severely or possibly cause a capsize. Pull it all the way up into the boat and secure it well. It is extremely important to check the cable frequently while powering to be sure the board has not come loose and lowered itself. This is particularly important when the boat is pounding into waves and things tend to get jiggled loose. We have provided both an easily operated cam cleat for controlling the board under sail, and a wrap around type cleat to positively secure the line to hold the board up while powering. Use both the cleats when powering. The lifting cable has a stop on it to keep the board from going too far forward. Do not change this adjustment. The further down and forward the board goes, the more you will risk severe rolling when the boat is under power. It is OK to leave the board down for low speeds (under 5 mph), where it will significantly enhance steering control.

IF YOU SAIL THE MACGREGOR 19 WITHOUT MAKING SURE THAT THE WATER BALLAST TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL, IT CAN TIP OVER.

Unless the water ballast tank is completely full, with 800 pounds of water ballast, the sailboat is not self-righting. Without the water ballast, the boat will not return to an upright position if the boat is tipped more than 60 degrees, and will capsize like most non-ballasted sailboats. Always, before operating the boat, remove the 1 diameter vent plug located in the compartment under the cabin access ladder, and use your finger to make sure that the water level is no more than 3" below the hole from which the plug was removed. Then reinstall the plug.

DO NOT ALLOW ANY PART OF THE BOAT, TRAILER, MAST OR RIGGING TO COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER.

If your mast or any part of your boat or rigging comes in contact with a power line, you could be killed or injured. Don't sail your boat into a power line. Don't step your mast into a power line. Don't move your boat, on its trailer, into a power line. Masts, wire shrouds, or wet fiberglass are good conductors of electricity and can carry

current directly to you. Look up and make sure you will be clear of sources of power before doing anything with your boat. Don't remove the warning decal from your mast. It may help you remember to look and avoid a major calamity.

If you are caught in an electrical storm, don't touch anything that is metal, including the mast, shrouds, boom, lifelines, rudder, tiller or metal hardware. If possible, don't touch anything that is wet. Many experts recommend that a heavy gauge copper wire be securely fastened to one of the shrouds and allowed to hang in the water to carry off the electricity from a lightning strike.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU TOW YOUR BOAT WITH A LARGE ENOUGH CAR. CHECK WITH YOUR CAR MANUFACTURER OR DEALER TO DETERMINE IF THE WEIGHT OF THE BOAT AND TRAILER IS WITHIN YOUR CAR'S TOWING CAPACITY.

LOAD YOUR BOAT SO THE WEIGHT ON THE TRAILER HITCH IS BETWEEN 150 AND 200 POUNDS.

If the weight is less, the trailer will tend to swerve dangerously from side to side. If the weight is more, an excessive load will be placed on the rear end of your car, and the trailer will be very difficult to hitch or unhitch. To protect your back when removing the trailer from the car, use the hitch jack or have an adult hang on the back of the boat to take some weight off the tongue.

NEVER OVERLOAD THE BOAT AND TRAILER. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT IS SHOWN ON THE CERTIFICATION DECAL NEAR THE HITCH, ON THE LEFT (PORT) SIDE OF YOUR TRAILER.

Remember, the maximum gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.R.) includes the weight of the trailer as well as the weight of the boat and all gear in the boat. You may not deduct the weight that is carried on the hitch of the car in arriving at the G.V.W.R. Check your state law to determine if there are any other weight or braking requirements that must be met.

MAKE SURE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS ARE TIGHT BEFORE TRAILERING THE BOAT.

BEFORE TRAILERING THE BOAT, MAKE SURE THE NOSE OF THE BOAT IS TIED SECURELY TO THE TRAILER.

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