MasterCraft X14v 2014, 14v 2014, X25 2014, X30 2014, X35 2014 Owner's Manual

2014 Owner’s Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your boating choice! MasterCraft

is the recognized world leader for inboard boats today and has been for

over forty-ve (45) years. The quality, innovation, selection and
value of MasterCraft boats are unmatched in the industry.

Please take a few minute to read this Owner’s Manual

completely, in addition to carefully reviewing any

additional information provided in the accompany-

ing packet. These publications will help to answer
most of the remaining questions you may have
regarding the new boat. If you have any
additional questions after reading
these publications, please feel

free to speak with your

dealer. MasterCraft

wants you to
feel
comfort­ able with
your boat

(and trailer,

where

applicable) from

the very beginning of your experience as

an owner of our products.

All information in this Owner’s Manual is based on the

latest product information available at the time of printing.
Because of our policy of continuous product improvement,

Welcome Aboard!

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we reserve the right to make changes at any

time, without notice, in specications and
models, and also to discontinue mod­els. We also reserve the right to change
specications, parts or accessories at any

time without incurring any obligation to

equip the same on models manufactured
before the date of the change. Master­Craft recommends checking www.mas­tercraft.com periodically, specifically
the Knowledge Center, for updates and

additional information.
Due to changes in specications, mod­els, parts and/or accessories that may

occur after publication of this Owner’s
Manual, the Owner’s Manual may not

cover every circumstance that may arise

in owning and operating a boat. Also, the

illustrations used in this Owner’s Manual
are intended only as representative ref­erence views and may not depict actual
model component parts. Information re-

garding certain on-board components
furnished by suppliers other than Mas-

terCraft, including the engine and power
train components, is provided separately

by the manufacturers of those com-

ponents. This information is available
through your dealer. A reasonable effort

has been made by MasterCraft and it sup­pliers to provide the applicable informa-

tion required to ensure a long-lasting and
enjoyable boating experience.

Gauges and Video Screens ........................................... 3-1

XSeries Video Screen Operation: 4.5” Screen .......... 3-8

XSeries Video Screen Operation: 7” Screen ........... 3-16

XStar Video Screen Operations .............................. 3-33

Boat Operations ........................................................... 4 - 1

Basic Electrical Components .................................... 4-2

Ignition ...................................................................... 4-8

Operational Control .................................................4-11

Additional Safety Support ....................................... 4-13

Below Deck ............................................................. 4-19

Visual Assistance..................................................... 4-27

Sport Enhancement ................................................. 4-31

Comfort and Convenience ...................................... 4-45

Preparation ................................................................... 5-1

Preparation ................................................................ 5-2

ILMOR MARINE Engines ....................................... 5-4

Safety Checks and Services ...................................... 5-6

New Boat Break-In ................................................... 5-8

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Table of Contents

Safety Knowledge ......................................................... 1-1

Consistent Attention Required .................................. 1-7

Events Requiring Safety Knowledge ...................... 1-12

Equipment ............................................................... 1-15

Legal Requirements ................................................ 1-20

Other Important Information ................................... 1-24

Rules of the Open Water ......................................... 1-28

Guide to Individual Models......................................... 2-1

14v/X14v................................................................... 2-2

X2 .............................................................................. 2-4

X10 ............................................................................ 2-6

X25 ............................................................................ 2-8

X30 .......................................................................... 2-10

X35 .......................................................................... 2-12

X46 .......................................................................... 2-14

X55 .......................................................................... 2-16

XStar ....................................................................... 2-18

Starting and Basic Operations ................................. 5-10

Operational Hints .................................................... 5-13

Care and Maintenance................................................. 6-1

Lifting the Boat ......................................................... 6-2

Corrosion Prevention ................................................ 6-4

Cleaning the Boat ...................................................... 6-6

Maintenance Service ............................................... 6-14

Scheduled Maintenance .......................................... 6-16

Storage and Winterization ....................................... 6-27

Trailers .......................................................................... 7-1

Limited Warranty Statement ...................................... 8-1

Warranty Registration and Transfer .......................... 8-9

MasterCraft Limited Warranty Transfer Form .........8-11

Service Log ................................................................. 8-12

Index ............................................................................ 8-14

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SAFETY

Prior to operation, be certain that all pas­sengers are aware of where the safety equip­ment is stowed, the location of emergency

equipment such as re extinguishers and

how this equipment is used. In case of po­tential emergencies, be sure that at least one
other person on-board understands how to
operate the boat.
Your safety, as well as the safety of oth­ers with and around you, is a direct result
of how you operate and maintain your boat.
You—and anyone who will be operating
this boat—should read and seek to fully
comprehend this Owner’s Manual, and any
additional information provided by com­ponent manufacturers and suppliers. Make
sure that you understand all of the controls
and operating instructions before attempting
to operate the boat. Improper operation is

extremely dangerous!

The basic safety rules are outlined in
this section of the Owner’s Manual. Ad-
ditional precautions throughout the Own-
er’s Manual are noted by the following
symbols:

This is the safety alert sym­bol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury haz­ards. Obey all safety messag­es that follow this symbol to

avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazard­ous situation which, if not avoided, will re­sult in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazard­ous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert
symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.

The precautions listed in this Owner’s
Manual and on the boat are not all-inclu-

sive. If a procedure, method, tool or part
is not specically recommended by Mas­terCraft, using it may place you and others
in an unsafe situation; in addition, you may
render your warranty void. Remember: Al­ways use common sense when operating,

servicing or repairing the boat!

Observing the safety recommenda­tions found in this Owner’s Manual is
critical to keeping your boating experi­ence as safe as possible during routine
operation. Your failure to do so may re­sult in severe personal injury or death to
you and/or others. Use caution and com­mon sense when operating your boat. Do

not ever take unnecessary chances!

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General Precautions

Be certain that all operators of your boat
are aware of the safety information within
this Owner’s Manual and that they use it to
conform to boat safety principles.
Boating safety starts with a thorough un­derstanding of boat operations. In addition
to careful review of this Owner’s Manual,
you should also be aware that many sourc­es of helpful information are available.
MasterCraft urges you to pursue additional
training prior to the independent operation
of your boat. However, training at any time
from recognized boating and/or safety or-

ganizations is benecial.

The following is a listing of a few agen­cies and organizations that offer safety
training and/or information:

American Red Cross, National HQ
8111 Gatehouse Road, 6th Floor
Falls Church VA 22042
[phone]
www.redcross.org

U.S.A. Water Ski Association
1251 Holy Cow Road
Polk City FL 33868
[phone]
www.usawaterski.org

Boat Owners Association
of the United States
880 South Pickett Street
Alexandria VA 22304
[phone]
www.boatus.com

National Safe Boating Council
2550 M Street NW, Suite 425
Washington DC 20037
[phone]
www.safeboatingcouncil.org

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
2100 Second Street SW
Washington DC 20593-001
[phone]
www.uscg.mil
http://www.uscgboating.org

Safety Aoat

The cause of many boating accidents is
often the operator’s failure to follow basic
safety rules or written precautions. Many
accidents can be avoided if the operator is
completely familiar with the boat, its op­eration and can recognize potentially haz­ardous situations before an accident occurs.

Failure to comply with safety-related infor­mation and instructions may result in seri­ous injury or death to you and/or others.
Always use common sense when operating
the boat or participating in any activities
associated with the boat, including, but not
limited to, periods of time when the boat
engine is shut down and the boat is not in
operation.

• Improper operation of the boat is ex­tremely dangerous! Operators must read

and understand all operating manuals
supplied with the boat, before operation.

• On-board equipment must always con­form to the governing federal, state and

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equipped with sliding or adjustable seat
backs, ensure that the backs are in the
locked position prior to operating the
boat.

• Prior to starting the engine, you must
open the engine box and check the en-

gine compartment and bilge for gasoline
and oil vapors. You must also operate
the blower for at least four (4) minutes.

Failure to do so may result in re and/or
an explosion.

Failure to comply with the requirement of
operating the blower for at least four (4)

local regulations.

• Always attach the engine emergency

safety shut-off lanyard to a part of your
clothing (such as a belt loop) when oper­ating the boat.

Never override or modify the engine emer­gency safety shut-o switch in any way

.

• Never operate the boat, water ski, wake­board or engage in other water activities

while under the inuence of alcohol or

drugs.

• All persons must be seated in a designat­ed occupant seating area while the boat

is in motion. (A seating label is afxed in
each model.) Never stand or allow pas-

sengers to stand in the boat or sit on the

motor box or tower (where equipped),

gunwale, decks, or any location other
than occupant seating while underway.
You or others may be thrown within or
from the boat, which could result in seri­ous injury or death. Never allow occu­pants to use sun pads or transom seating
while the engine is running. On models

minutes before starting the engine may re­sult in serious injury or death to you and/
or others.

• Never remove or modify any compo­nents of the fuel system. Removal or

modication of any component of the

fuel system may cause a hazardous situ­ation and will void the warranty. The
modern MasterCraft fuel delivery lines
are pressurized and attempting to loosen
or remove them may result in the un­controlled release of fuel, which can be
environmentally hazardous, and may po­tentially cause injury.

• Never allow any type of spark or open
ame on board. It may result in re or
explosion.

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General Common Sense Advice

Avoid any activity that may result in
damage to the boat, thereby voiding the
warranty. Some things, such as avoiding
stationary objects, are obvious. However,
even less obvious activities can cause dam­age to a boat, no matter how well-built. For

example, while a beach or shoreline may

seem soft while walking on it, running a

boat up onto shore may result in signicant
scratches in the berglass nish. The causes

of many kinds of damage are usually quite
obvious to trained service personnel, and if
they determine that damage was caused by
misuse or activity such as “beaching,” such
results may void your warranty.

MasterCraft cannot anticipate every
type of activity or neglect that could result
in damage to the boat or that may cause
illness, injury or even death to boaters.
The operator, owner and/or all persons on
board are responsible for using common
sense and a careful thought process to en­sure that every measure has been taken to
keep boating enjoyable for many years to
come. A MasterCraft boat can be the source
of countless hours of family fun, as well as
building friendships. But the boating ex­perience remains safe only if YOU, and
everyone on board, use your head before,
during and after your boating activity.

As you anticipate many good times ahead

with the MasterCraft boat, be sure that, rst

and foremost, you are well-prepared to be
responsible.

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Hazardous Operations

There are a number of situations which
can result in peril for boats and persons on­board. Among these is boating too close
to dam spillways, where turbulence and
strong currents can result in loss of control
of the vessel. These areas as well as other
hazardous areas are usually marked. Do

NOT ignore such markers.

Additionally, there may be potentially
hazardous situations that can adversely af­fect boating. These include weather con­ditions (addressed later in this chapter),
operating in shallow water where naviga­tional parts of the boat may be damaged,
or boating in bodies of water that include
weeds and other growth that can foul the

boat operations. These ora can foul your

boat engine, restrict water intake to the en­gine (causing overheating), and restrict the

propellers to such an extent that it causes a

vibration that can damage the engine and
drive train.

Operator’s Responsibilities

• Ensure the boat is in top operating condi­tion and there are no hazards that impede
your moving about the boat.

• Ensure the bilge is clean prior to starting.

• File a oat plan, as described below,

with a relative or friend.

• Have a complete knowledge of the op­eration and handling characteristics of
your boat.

• Ensure that the boat is not loaded above
the maximum capacity and that the load

is properly distributed. Reference the

seating chart label afxed in the boat for

proper distribution of persons aboard.

• Have familiarity with your starting loca­tion and your goal, and the waterways
between.

• Maintain a safe speed at all times to

avoid collisions.

• Keep an eye out for changing weather

conditions and respond accordingly.

• Know and practice the navigational
rules. Know and obey all federal and

state regulations and operate the boat
properly around all waterway markers.

• Maintain a clear, unobstructed view at all

times, especially forward. Scan the water

and avoid tunnel vision. Many boating
collisions are caused by inattention.

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Consistent
Attention
Required

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

When anchoring the boat, you MUST

turn OFF the engine. In most models, ex­haust fumes containing carbon monoxide
are emitted from the exhaust ap area of

the transom immediately below the swim

platform. No one should ever be on the

swim platform or transom while the engine
is operating. This includes while using the
shower option in those models where the
engine must run in order to create hot water.
In those instances, showering must never be
done on the swim platform or transom be-

cause the carbon monoxide fumes are toxic.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless,
odorless and poisonous gas that accumu­lates rapidly and can cause serious injury
or death. Exposure to carbon monoxide
can be fatal in a matter of minutes. Expo­sure to even low concentrations of carbon
monoxide must not be ignored because the
eects of exposure to carbon monoxide
can build up and be just as lethal as high
concentrations. Carbon monoxide from ex-

haust pipes of inboard or outboard engines
may build up inside and outside the boat
in areas near exhaust vents, particularly
during slow-speed operations. STAY AWAY
from these exhaust vent areas, which are
located at the stern of the boat, and DO
NOT swim or engage in any watersports
or other activities in or near the stern area
of the boat, including, without limitation,
the swim platform and the rear sun deck,
when the engine is in operation. Under no
circumstances should the owner and/or
operator allow persons to hold onto the
swim platform while the engine is operat­ing and the boat is in motion. These activi­ties (sometimes known as “teak surfing” or
“platform dragging,” where the participant
holds onto the swim platform and is pulled
through the water, and/or “body surfs” im­mediately behind the boat) are extremely
dangerous, highly likely to result in death
or serious bodily injury, and are a misuse of
this product.

Carbon monoxide (CO) enters your

bloodstream through the lungs, blocking
the oxygen your body needs. Prolonged ex­posure to low concentrations or very quick

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exposure to high concentrations can kill

you and all on board.
Early symptoms of CO poisoning in­clude irritated eyes, headache, nausea,
weakness and dizziness. These can be

confused with seasickness or intoxication.

Altitude, certain health-related problems,
and age will increase the effects of CO.

Persons who smoke or are exposed to

high concentrations of cigarette smoke,
consume alcohol, or have lung disorders
or heart problems are particularly suscep­tible to an increase in the effects of CO.
However, anyone can be affected. Another

factor to consider is that physical exertion

accelerates the rate at which the blood ab­sorbs CO.

Emergency Treatment for CO
Poisoning

CO poisoning or toxicity is a life-threat­ening emergency that requires immediate
action. The following is a list of things that
should be done if CO poisoning is suspect­ed. Proceed with caution. The victim may
be in an area of CO concentration, which
means you or others could then be in dan-

ger from exposure to CO:

• Evaluate the situation and ventilate the

area if possible.

• Evacuate the area and move the affected

person(s) to a fresh air environment.

• Observe the victim(s).

• Administer oxygen, if available.

• Contact medical help. If the victim is

not breathing, perform rescue breathing
or approved cardiopulmonary resuscita­tion (CPR) as appropriate until medical
help arrives. Prompt action can mean the
difference between life and death.

• Shut off potential sources of CO, if pos-

sible. Correct ventilation problems and/

or repair exhaust problems as appropri­ate. Investigate the source of CO and
take corrective action, such as evacuat­ing and ventilating the area or shutting
off the source of the CO, while at the
same time evacuating and ventilating
the area.

Where CO May Accumulate

Carbon monoxide can accumulate any­where in or around your boat. This in­cludes, but is not limited to:

• inadequately ventilated canvas enclo­sures.

• exhaust gas trapped in enclosed places.

• blocked exhaust outlets.

• another vessel’s exhaust. CO from the
boat docked next to you can be just as

deadly as that emitted from your own
boat.

• back drafting from your own boat’s ex­haust.

• at slow speeds, while idling or stopped.

Be aware that CO can remain in or
around your boat at dangerous levels
even if your engine or the other boat’s

engine is no longer running!

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How to Protect Yourself and Others

Following these simple steps to help
keep CO from poisoning you, your passen­gers and others nearby:

• Know where and how CO may accu­mulate in and around your boat. This
is particularly important when starting
or running engines in boathouses, or
near a sea wall. Boats that are moored

in close proximity are also potential

problems as the fumes from your boat
or another boat can affect air drafts on
all boats. Back drafting (sometimes
called the “station wagon effect” occurs
when the fumes curl up over the swim
platform and transom and into the boat,
especially when canvas or other cover-

ings can trap the fumes. Even in open

air, consider wind direction, the boat’s
speed and trim angles.

• Maintain fresh air circulation through­out the boat at all times. CO is in greater
concentration when the engine is cold so
ensure that the boat is situated to take

advantage of maximum dissipation of

fumes.

• If your boat is equipped with a genera­tor, know where the exhaust outlet(s) is

located and keep everyone away from
the area.

• Ensure that all appliances, air condition­ing, heater, generator, or other on-board
function that emits fumes are routinely
and regularly provided with mainte­nance as described by those manufac­turers. Failure to do so can result in the
accumulation of CO fumes.

• Never sit, teak surf, or hang on the back

deck or swim platform while the engine

is running. Teak surng is NEVER a

safe activity.

• Never move into areas under swim plat­forms where exhaust outlets are located

unless the area has been properly venti­lated.

• Operation of boats at mile-high (5,250

ft.) or higher altitudes may affect CO
production. Check with an authorized
MasterCraft dealer before operating at
higher altitudes to determine whether
the engine may require additional tun-

ing to prevent excessive CO.

• Although CO can be present without
the smell of exhaust fumes, if you smell
exhaust fumes, CO is also present. Take

immediate action to dissipate these
fumes.

• Treat symptoms of seasickness as pos­sible CO poisoning. Get the person(s)
into fresh air immediately. Seek medical
attention.

• Install and maintain CO alarms inside

your boat. Do not ignore any alarm.
Replace alarms as recommended by the
alarm manufacturer.

• Follow Coast Guard safety checklists.

• Get a Vessel Safety Check. They are
free! Your local U.S. Coast Guard Aux-

iliary can provide details or check www.

uscgaux.org online to locate assistance.

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Weight Limits and Distribution

All boats have weight limits. Failure to ad­here to the posted limits can cause opera­tion instability and/or the boat to sink. This
may result in serious injury or death, as well
as significant damage to the boat, which
will not be covered by warranty.

Overloading a boat may cause it to be­come unstable and may potentially result

in the boat’s otation system becoming

overwhelmed. Too much weight can sink

any boat! Within this Manual and on a label
mounted in each boat is the Maximum Ca­pacity for that specic model. Bear in mind
that maximum limits include additional

water ballast bags and water put in them,
gear brought onto the boat, additional op-

tions and all people. Maximum people is

limited to the number of designated occu­pant seating positions.
Equally critical is how weight is distrib­uted throughout the boat. The weight must
be distributed evenly throughout the boat.

If too much weight is placed in one area
it can have serious impact on maintaining
control. Items and people can also shift po­sitions during operation, potentially caus­ing a dangerous situation.
Adding weight of any type to the boat
will affect the handling characteristics of
the boat underway. Caution should always

be exhibited when putting the boat into

motion or attempting to stop it, particular­ly when the added-weight characteristics
have changed.

Line of Sight

Care should also be taken to avoid inter­fering with the boat operator’s line of sight
when the boat is underway. This applies
particularly to individuals riding in the
bow. It is possible to quite unintentionally

obscure the driver’s view. Even momentary

interference can result in the driver’s inabil­ity to respond to a situation that requires
avoidance of another vessel or submerged

or partially-submerged objects. Everyone

on board should always pay attention to
other vessels, people and objects located in
close proximity to the boat, activities tak­ing place in or near the water, and should
always be supportive of the boat operator.
The law requires the boat operator to
maintain clear visibility at all times and in
all directions when the boat is in motion.

Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
and Accessibility

Federal law also requires at least one

wearable Type I, II, III or Type V Personal

Flotation Device (“PFD”) for each person
on-board or being towed on water skis,

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wakeboards or other recreational equip-

ment. A Type V PFD provides performance

of either a Type I, II or III PFD (as marked
on its label) and must be used according
to the label requirements. In addition, one

throwable Type IV PFD must also be on

board. As the owner, obtaining the appro­priate PFDs is your responsibility, and so
is determining whether people on-board,
including those who are underage, are re­quired to wear PFDs when underway. Your
MasterCraft dealer can, and will be happy

to, assist you with your purchase of appro­priate PFDs.
People on-board who cannot swim or
who are not strong swimmers, as well as
children, should wear PFDs at all times.

Note: Requirements for coastal waters and

inland waters differ. Check with the local
boating authorities for more information.

• Wearable PFDs must be readily acces­sible in the boat.

• It should be possible to put on the PFDs

within a reasonable amount of time in
case of emergency.

• PFDs should never be stowed in plastic

bags, in locked or closed compartments
or have other gear stowed on top of
them.

• The U.S. Coast Guard, as well as Master­Craft, recommends the wearing of PFDs
at all times when the vessel is underway,
even though it is not a requirement. The
best PFD is the one that is worn–that is,
the one that can save your life.

• Inatable PFDs must have a full cylin­der and all status indicators on the ina­tor must be green, or the device is NOT
serviceable, and is NOT considered a us-

able PFD for anyone on-board the ves­sel.

• Coast Guard-approved inatable PFDs

are authorized for use on recreational
boats by persons at least 16 years of age.

• Some states require children to wear

PFDs at all times. Check with your state

boating safety ofcials for details. Be

certain to equip children with a PFD that
is appropriate for the size of the child.
The label will indicate the weight limits
for use.

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Events
Requiring
Safety
Knowledge

In the Event of a Fire

Fire on-board is among the most serious

of matters that boaters can experience. Due
to the close proximity of fuel tanks and a

number of electrically operated items that

can result in a spark or arc, any and all res

on a boat should be a matter for immediate
action.
While your MasterCraft boat is equipped
with a re suppression system or re ex­tinguishers, it is important to make a quick

and calculated decision regarding any res.
If the extinguishing/suppression materials
do not quickly extinguish the re, it may

become necessary to abandon ship. Make
sure everyone on board has a PFD and
swims as quickly and as far as possible, up
wind and upstream, from the boat. If gaso-

line is released, it will oat on top of the

water. It may spread out or move with the
body of water’s current.

Fire Extinguishers

In all V-drives, the engine compartment
is equipped with an automatic re suppres-

sion system. It has a manual override that
uses a clean agent canister, which is housed

in the engine compartment and is integrat-

ed with the re suppression system.

You are also required by law to have

on board one (1) 2.5-pound, dry chemical
re extinguisher rated for Type A, B and
C res. The dry chemical
re extinguisher is stan-

dard equipment, which is
automatically included in
your boat from the factory.
Replacement units can be
ordered from MasterCraft.
If any of the re sup­pression system canisters
on board your boat are
discharged (whether a
canister in an automatic

system or a portable re
extinguisher), then they

must be replaced immedi-

ately. If the automatic re

suppression system has
been discharged, that information will be
indicated through the video display screen
at the helm. If the clean agent canister as­sociated with the automatic re suppres­sion system or the clean agent canister

used in connection with a re port has

been discharged, then you must contact

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your authorized MasterCraft dealer to ob­tain a replacement for the clean agent type
of canister. If the dry chemical re extin­guisher has been discharged, then you may

purchase a replacement 2.5-pound dry
chemical re extinguisher that is rated for
Type A, B and C res from an authorized

MasterCraft dealer or from another source.

Fire extinguishers require periodic main­tenance. Monthly, each re extinguisher on
your boat should be examined to be sure

that the seals and tamper indicators are not
broken or missing. The pressure gauges
or indicators, if applicable, should read
in the operable range. There should be no
obvious physical damage, rust, corrosion,
leakage or clogged nozzles. Additionally,

if the extinguisher has not been used, it

should be weighed annually to assure that
the minimum weight as stated on the label

still exists. Any re extinguisher that has

been partially emptied must be replaced or
taken to a qualied re extinguisher servic­ing company for recharging as soon as pos­sible.
In an automatic/manual system, ensure
the pin inserted to protect the system at the
helm during transit from the factory has
been pulled to activate the system. This

is part of dealer preparation, but it is the
responsibility of the boat owner to ensure
that the system is functional. (There is no
longer a pull pin at the bottle.)

Fire Suppression and Extinguishing

All MasterCraft V-drives are equipped
with an automatic re suppression system.

The automatic system operates from sen­sors in the engine room and will automati­cally release a clean-agent, gaseous chemi­cal that does not leave residue behind. In
boats sold both domestically and interna-

tionally, this is the HFC-227 system.

It is also possible to activate the system
manually on the domestic boats only. Pull

the pin with
the red tag
(shown), and
then pull the

red re handle

to set the sys­tem in opera­tion. (Interna­tional boats
are automatic only.)

In case of an engine compartment re,

shut down the engine and blowers before
manual discharge, or immediately fol­lowing the automatic discharge. Boats are
equipped with a discharge indication light
at the instrument panel or on the video dis­play gauge at the helm.
After the suppression system has

been used, the re extinguisher canister

will be empty. The boat owner/operator
should have the canister replaced as soon
as possible.
MasterCraft boats have also been

specied to carry a hand-held 2.5 lb.
monoammonium phosphate expellant

(dry chemical) unit, which is rated Class
A (trash, wood and paper), Class B (UL
Approved) and Class C (energized elec­trical equipment). These units should be

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used in situations other than engine com-

partment res.
All V-drives are specied for one (1) dry
chemical, hand-held extinguisher. This is

in addition to the suppression system in the
engine compartment.
Hand-held units should be replaced or
recharged as soon as possible after use.
Chemical discharge should be cleaned
from all surfaces as soon as possible and
prior to running the boat again, unless op­eration is necessary to return to shore.
The boat should never be operated fol-

lowing a re until after a determination has

been made whether operation may result

in another re. If any danger of an addi­tional re exists, the boat should be towed

to shore or dock rather than running the
engine(s).

Consumers who choose to purchase re

control equipment from resources other
than MasterCraft must follow the instruc­tions and requirements as listed within the
engine compartment regarding suitability
for the compartment volume. These stan­dards are established by the Coast Guard
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and
the American Boat and Yacht Council
(ABYC).

Following the activation of the automatic
fire suppression system or a hand-held
fire extinguisher, a careful determination
should be made as to whether the boat can
safely be operated. If there is any doubt or
concern whatsoever, the boat should be
towed to shore and/or dock for service by
an authorized MasterCraf dealer prior to
operating again. Failure to follow these in­structions could result in death or serious
injury/illness.

Capsizing

In addition to re, a boater’s greatest

concern may be with the possibility of cap­sizing (or overturning) the boat. A number
of factors can occur that will result in a boat

overturning (high waves, excessive wakes,

bad weather, etc.) or sinking as a result of
damage such as striking an underwater ob­ject or another boat.
In the event of such an occurrence, try
to turn the engine OFF. Attempt to locate
any other people who were on-board and

determine whether they are injured. Unless

there is re or release of gasoline, in most

instances it is wise to remain with the boat.
Unless it has sustained sinkable damage, it

will oat. Climbing on the hull will make it

easier for rescuers to locate you and others.

Running Aground or
Striking Underwater Objects

Ascertain whether there is damage to the
hull. If water can be stopped from entering
the boat, cautiously return to dock. Have
the boat checked out by your authorized
MasterCraft dealer to be certain that the

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hull has not been weakened. Even if water
does not intrude initially, difculties may

occur later.
If water is entering the boat after running
aground or striking an underwater object,
call or signal for assistance. Abandon ship,
if necessary. Do not attempt to out-run a sig-

nicant leak to shore as it can be difcult

to estimate how long it will take for enough
water to intrude and sink the boat.

Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety

Skiers and wakeboarders are obligated
to be as aware of the fundamental safety
rules as operators. If you are new to water

sports, you should seek certied training
before starting. You may nd it especially

helpful to join a local water-sports club,
if available, and the U.S.W.S.A. (United
States Water Skiing Association).

• Always remember that the majority of

water-skiing and wakeboarding injuries
are the result of impacts with other ob­jects, so always look where you are go­ing and be aware of what is going on
around you.

PROPELLER(S) MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJU­RY OR DEATH. Shut o the engine(s) when
near persons in the water, prior to using
sunpads, swim platform or boarding ladder.

• Never put your arm, head or any other

part of your body through the handle/
bridle of the ski or wakeboarding line,
nor wrap the line around any part of the
body at any time.

• Never ski or wakeboard at night.

• Never ski or wakeboard directly in front

of other boats.

• When adding accessories to the tower,

ensure that the total aggregate weight of

the accessories does not exceed 85 lbs.
(U.S.). Exceeding the limit may result

in structural failure of the tower. Mas­terCraft strongly encourages the use of
MasterCraft towers and accessories only
as they have been tested and determined
to meet product requirements, including
weight.

Towers should never have a total aggregate
weight of accessories exceeding 85 lbs.
(U.S.). Excessive weight can cause tower
failure and the collapse of a tower or the
disconnection of the tower from the deck,
which could result in serious bodily injury
or damage to the boat that is not covered
by warranty.

• Never attempt to fold a ZFT0 tower
without assistance. Folding a ZFT0
tower requires at least two (2) people.
(The ZFT4 and ZFT5P towers are not

included in this group.)

• Never jump from a boat that is moving
at any speed, nor enter or exit the water
when the engine is running (ON). (See

the Common Sense Approach section of
this Owner’s Manual for additional in-

formation regarding carbon monoxide

peril.)

• Never climb, sit or stand on a tower. The

tower is intended for towing only as noted.

• Make sure that everyone knows and uses

approved skiing/wakeboarding hand

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signals and adheres to common skiing,
wakeboarding and boating courtesy.

Inexperienced skiers might not know

that there are waterskiing hand signals,
similar to bicycle and motorcycle hand
signals, that can be used while skiing.

For example, giving a thumps up or

palm facing up signal while motioning
upwards means “speed up,” and the op­posite, thumbs down or palms facing
down, means “slow down.” There are
also signals for speed—turn right, turn
left, stop—and signals for when you are
down in the water. Learning these help
the water skier communicate with the
boat over the loud roar of the engine.
The best way to utilize these signals is
by having a spotter. Many states require
at least two people be aboard the boat
while towing a skier—one driver and
one spotter. Having a spotter to watch
the water skier allows the driver of the
boat to concentrate on the water in front
of and around the boat. The spotter
watches the water skier and communi­cates hand signals to the driver and also
can alert the driver when the skier falls.

• Never ride on the ski platform or hold

on to the ski platform while in the wa-

ter during engine operation, including

at idle. Carbon monoxide fumes are
expelled from the lower transom areas

of your boat and can cause death or se­rious illness. See the Common Sense
Approach section following for more
details.

• Give immediate assistance to anyone

who falls because they are vulnerable
and may not be seen by other boaters.
Approach individuals in the water from
the leeward side (opposite the wind) and
turn OFF the engine prior to reaching

them. Propellers and engine exhaust are

only part of the potential problem for
someone in the water. Be aware that pro­pellers may continue to turn for a period
of time after the engine is shut OFF, and
the edges are often sharp enough to eas­ily cut skin or break bones.

• Ski and wakeboard only in acceptable

areas. Avoid restricted areas.

• The above mandates are not all-inclu­sive. It is the boater’s responsibility to
operate the boat in a safe fashion and be­come familiar with any and all rules and
regulations governing boat operation.

Do not tow more than two (2) persons at
one time on a tow tower. The tow tower
approved for use on your boat should be
used only for water skis, wakeboards or
recreational two-person towables, and not
for parasailing, kite flying or towing other
boats. Do not add any attachments that are
not approved for use on your MasterCraf
boat. Do not climb on, sit on, stand on, jump
o of or dive o of the tower. Never allow
passengers to sit behind the tow rope at­tachment point. Never allow loose tow rope
ends to dangle. Always be certain that all
bolts are in place and tight before and dur­ing use. When the tower is up, watch for low
obstacles such as tree limbs, bridges or
power lines.

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Equipment

Safety Equipment

Federal law requires certain safety
equipment to be on-board your boat at all
times. Responsible boaters carry additional
equipment in case of emergency. It is your
responsibility to check with the local boat­ing authorities for any additional require­ments and/or equipment over and above the
federal requirements.

Required Equipment

Your MasterCraft boat has been
equipped at the factory with most of the
federally required safety equipment for

inland waters (Class II, 26-foot-to-40-foot

watercraft). This equipment includes:

• ABYC-approved (American Boat &

Yacht Club) marine mufers with water

injection;

• USCG-approved (United States Coast

Guard) marine ame arrestor;

• USCG-approved engine box ventilation

with sparkless power blower;

• ABYC-approved electric horn sound-

warning device; and

• USCG-approved inland lighting.

Recommended Equipment

The responsible boat owner will avoid
potential problems on an outing by having

additional equipment on board. Normally,

the decision regarding the appropriate
equipment to take on individual outings is
dependent upon the body of water and the
length of the trip. We suggest the follow­ing equipment as a minimum (your Mas­terCraft dealer can also assist you with ad­ditional recommendations):

• An anchor with at least 75 feet of line (in

saltwater operation, particularly);

• A manual bailing device for removing

water;

• A combination oar/boat hook;

• A day-and-night visual distress signal;

• A rst aid kit and manual;

• An airway breathing tube;

• A waterproof ashlight;

• A non-electric horn or whistle;

• A set of local navigational charts;

• Mooring lines and fenders;

• Extra engine oil;

• A tool kit; and

• A portable, battery-operated AM/FM ra-

dio or weather radio/scanner.

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Sound Producing Devices

The navigation rules
require sound signals to
be made under certain
circumstances. Meeting,
crossing and overtaking
situations, which will be
described in some detail

shortly, are examples of

when sound signals are required. Recre­ational vessels are also required to sound
signals during periods of reduced visibility.
Your MasterCraft boat is equipped with a
horn, but you may also purchase aftermar­ket devices in case of potential electrical
disconnect or failure.
Note: The requirement to carry a bell on

board no longer applies to vessels operat­ing on International Waters.

The following are standard signals when
using a whistle:

One prolonged blast: warning.
One short blast: Pass on my port side.
Two short blasts: pass on my starboard
side.
Three short blasts: my engines are in re­verse.
Five or more blasts: danger!

Visual Distress Signals

All vessels used on coastal waters, the
Great Lakes, territorial seas and those wa­ters connected directly to them up to a
point where a body of water is greater than
two miles wide, must be equipped with
U.S.C.G.-approved visual distress signals.
Vessels owned in the United States but oper­ating on the high seas must be equipped with
U.S.C.G.-approved visual distress signals.

Pyrotechnic visual distress signals must
be Coast Guard-approved, in serviceable
condition and readily accessible. This
means that:

• They are marked with an expiration
date. Expired signals may be carried as
extra equipment, but cannot be counted

toward meeting the visual distress signal
requirement, since they may be unreli­able.

• If pyrotechnic devices are selected, a

minimum of three are required. That is,
three signals for day use and three sig­nals for night. Some pyrotechnic signals
meet both day and night use require­ments.

• Pyrotechnic devices should be stored in

a cool, dry location, if possible. A water­tight container painted red or orange and
prominently marked “Distress Signals”

or “Flares” is recommended.
U.S.C.G.-approved pyrotechnic visual
distress signals and associated devices in-

clude pyrotechnic red ares, hand-held or

aerial; pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-

held or oating, or launchers for aerial red
meteors or parachute ares.
Non-pyrotechnic devices may be al-

lowed. These include an orange distress

ag (day signal only) or an electric distress

light (which is acceptable for night use).
Use of these devices must still meet Coast
Guard requirements, information for which
is available online and from the Coast
Guard.

Under Inland Navigation Rules, a high
intensity white light ashing at regular
intervals from 50-70 times per minute is

considered a distress signal. Such devices

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do NOT count toward meeting the visual

distress signal requirement, however. Reg­ulations prohibit display of visual distress
signals on the water under any circum-

stances except when assistance is required

to prevent immediate or potential danger to
persons on board a vessel.
All distress signals have distinct ad-

vantages. No single device is ideal under

all conditions or suitable for all purposes.
Pyrotechnics are universally recognized as

excellent distress signals. However, there

is potential for injury and property dam­age if not properly handled. Particular care
should be used in stowage of pyrotechnics
if children will be on board. These devices

produce a very hot ame and the residue
can cause burns and ignite ammable ma-

terials.
Pistol launched and hand-held parachute

ares and meteors have many characteris­tics of a rearm and must be handled with

caution. In some states, they are considered

a rearm and prohibited from use.

Check with local authorities regarding
the best visual distress signal for use in the
area in which you will be boating.

Navigational Lights

Your MasterCraft boat is equipped with
navigational lights. See the Guide to In-
dividual Models section to determine the
location of the navigational lights on your
boat or verify with your dealer.
Anytime you are moving on the water
between sunset and sunrise, you are required
to have your navigational lights operating.

Warning Plates and Labels

Read and note ALL warning plates and
labels from bow to stern, including those
that are installed inside the engine com­partment, lockers and under seating. YOU

MUST READ AND ADHERE TO ALL
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS IN AND
ON YOUR BOAT!

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Legal

Requirements

Law Enforcement

A vessel underway, when hailed by a
Coast Guard vessel, is required to heave to,
or maneuver in such a manner that permits

a boarding ofcer to come aboard.

Other federal, state and local law en­forcement ofcials may board and exam­ine a vessel. The Coast Guard may impose

a civil penalty up to $1,000 for failure to

comply with equipment requirements; re­port a boating accident; or comply with
other federal regulations. Failure to com-

ply with the Inland Navigation Rules Act
of 1980 can result in a civil penalty up to
$5,000. Details of the Act are available on-

line or through the U.S. Coast Guard and

the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Operator’s License

Some states are implementing operator’s
license requirements. These requirements
vary widely. Many states now have restric­tions regarding age. If you are operating
in a location where minors are allowed to
operate the boat, careful supervision by an
adult should be the rule of thumb always.
Whether operating a boat locally or in a

remote location, operators should verify
with state and local authorities regarding
whether a license or training is required.
This should be checked at least annually.

Boating Under the Inuence

Boating under the inuence of alcohol

or drugs can be as deadly as driving a car

while under the inuence!

Did you know:

• a boat operator is likely to become im-

paired more quickly than a vehicle driv­er, drink for drink?

• the penalties for BUI can include large

nes, revocation of operator privileges

and serious jail time?

• the use of alcohol is involved in about

one-third of all recreational boating fa­talities?

It is illegal to operate a boat while under

the inuence of alcohol or drugs in every

state. The Coast Guard also enforces a fed­eral law that prohibits BUI.
Alcohol affects judgment, vision, bal­ance and coordination. These impairments

increase the likelihood of accidents aoat

for both boat operators and passengers. U.S.
Coast Guard data shows that in boating deaths

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involving alcohol use, over half the victims
capsized their boats and/or fell overboard.
Alcohol is even more hazardous on the
water than on land. The marine environ­ment of motion, vibration, engine noise,
sun, wind and spray accelerate a drinker’s
impairment. These stressors cause fatigue
that makes a boat operator’s coordination,
judgment and reaction time decline even
faster when using alcohol.
As a result of alcohol’s effects, a boat op­erator with a blood alcohol concentration of

approximately .10 percent is estimated to be
more than 10 times as likely to die in a boat-

ing accident than an operator with zero blood
alcohol concentration. Passengers are also at
greatly increased risk for injury or death, es­pecially if they are also using alcohol.
The Coast Guard and every state have strin­gent penalties for violating BUI laws. Penalties
can include large nes, suspension or revoca­tion of boat operator privileges, and jail time.
The Coast Guard and the states cooperate fully
in enforcement in order to remove impaired
boat operators from the waters.
In waters that are overseen solely by the
states, the states have the authority to enforce
their own BUI statutes. In state waters that are
also subject to U.S. jurisdiction, there is concur-

rent jurisdiction. That means if a boater is appre­hended under Federal law in these waters, the
Coast Guard will (unless precluded by state law)

request that state law enforcement ofcers take
the intoxicated boater into custody. Depending

on the circumstances, the operator may be ar­rested. Penalties vary, but in many jurisdictions

operators found guilty of BUI can expect a civil
penalty of at least $1,000 or criminal penalty of
$5,000, one year of imprisonment or both. Civil

lawsuits in cases of property damage or injury/

death to others can result in signicantly more

serious penalties.
Intoxication from drugs, including legal pre­scription drugs, is an equally serious matter and
is dealt with as seriously as alcohol.

Registration, Numbering
and Documentation

Although it might not be immediately
obvious as to how this relates to boating
safety, in fact it can be critical in emergen­cies. All undocumented vessels equipped
with propulsion machinery must be reg­istered in the state of principal use. A cer­ticate of number will be issued upon reg­istering the vehicle. These numbers must
be displayed on your vessel. The owner/
operator of the vessel must carry a valid

certicate of number whenever the vessel

is in use. When moving to a new state of

principal use, the certicate is valid for 60

days. Check with your state boating author­ity for registration requirements.

Numbers must be painted or permanently

attached to each side of the forward half of
the vessel. The validation stickers must be

afxed within six inches of the registration
number. With the exception of the vessel fee

decal, no other letters or numbers may be
displayed nearby. Lettering must be in plain,
vertical block characters of not less than
three (3) inches in height. Spaces or hyphens
between letter and number groupings must
be equal to the width of a letter other than
“i” or a number other than “1.”
The owner of a vessel must notify the

agency which issued the certicate of

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number within fteen (15) days if the ves­sel is transferred, destroyed, abandoned,
lost, stolen or recovered, or if the certi­cate of number is lost, destroyed or the

owner’s address changed. If the certicate

of number becomes invalid for any rea­son, it must be surrendered in the manner
prescribed to the issuing authority within

15 days.

Accident Reporting

Federal law requires the boat operator to

le a boating accident report with the state

reporting authority when, as a result of an
occurrence that involves a boat or its equip­ment:

• a person dies;

• a person disappears from the vessel un-

der circumstances that indicate death or
injury;

• a person is injured and requires medical
treatment beyond rst aid;

• damage to vessels and other property
totals $2,000 or more (the amount may

be lower in some states and territories;
verify with local boating authorities); or

• the boat is destroyed.

If the boat operator is deceased or un-

able to make the report, the boat owner is

required to le the report.
Note that your responsibility does not

end with your own craft. You are required
by law to respond to any distress signal,
visual or auditory. Render immediate assis-

tance, EXCEPT in instances in which you

and your passengers will be endangered or
those situations that exceed your capabili­ties or the capabilities of your boat. Good
Samaritan protection is provided to boaters
who provide good faith assistance and pro­tects them from civil liability for assistance
given.

Speeding and Noise

Some states and boating areas have im­posed speed limits for operation of boats,
including but not limited to no-wake zones.

Noise regulations may also be imposed. It

is the responsibility of the boat operator to
be familiar with any and all laws and regu­lations and to obey them. The U.S. Coast
Guard is an excellent source for this infor­mation, including penalties for failure to
observe the requirements.

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Radios-Telephones

Improper use of a radio-telephone is a
criminal offense. The use of obscene, inde­cent or profane language during radio com-

munications is punishable by a $10,000
ne, imprisonment for two years or both.
Other penalties exist for misuse of a radio,
such as improper use of Channel 16 VHF-

FM. Channel 16 is a calling and distress
channel. It is not to be used for conversa­tion or radio checks. Such communica­tions should be conducted on an authorized
channel.

Refuse and Pollution

Note that there are stringent require­ments regarding pollution, discharge of oil,
discharge of garbage and the operation and
discharge from sanitation devices. It is the
boat owner’s and operator’s responsibility
to determine what the laws and regulations
are and to ensure that those laws and regu­lations are respected and enforced.
Details are available through the Coast
Guard.

The above information details require­ments within the United States territorial
waters. Boats operated under other auton­omous governmental agencies through­out the world will have their own legal
requirements, including the international
MARPOL Treaty. Boat owners and opera­tors are responsible for determining what
those requirements are and complying
with them, regardless of the owner/opera­tor’s citizenship.
This Owner’s Manual has been devel-
oped to help ensure an enjoyable experi­ence as you boat, wakeboard and ski with

a fabulous MasterCraft boat. As stated
earlier, this information is not all-inclu­sive. There are many factors to consider
and additional information that you need
to research before undertaking any boat­ing activity.
In addition to reading this Owner’s
Manual and other related material, and
familiarizing yourself with the proper
operation of the MasterCraft boat, you
should also always use common sense
when boating.

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Other

Important
Information

Communications

The following applies to the Great Lakes
and salt water boating:
When boating off-shore, carry commu-

nications gear such as a marine VHF-FM

and/or HF transceiver(s), appropriate to the
operating area. Cellular phone coverage is
available in many coastal areas. However,

cellular phones should NOT be considered
a substitute for VHF-FM marine band ra-

dios for emergency purposes.

In distress situations, press the VHF

transmit button and clearly say: MAYDAY,
MAYDAY, MAYDAY. Follow this with the
vessel name and/or description, the loca­tion, nature of emergency and number of
people on-board. Then release the transmit

button and wait for 10 seconds. If there is

no response, repeat the MAYDAY call.

Satellite EPIRBs (406 MHz) are designed

to quickly and reliably alert rescue forces,
indicate an accurate distress position, and
guide rescue units to the distress scene, even
when all other communications fail.

When activated, the satellite EPIRB

transmits a distress signal with a beacon­unique identifying code. The system de­tects the signal, calculates an accurate

distress position, checks the unique iden­tifying code against the EPIRB registra­tion database (vessel and point of contact
information supplied by the owner) and
routes the distress alert with registration
information to the responsible U.S. Coast
Guard (or International) Rescue Coordina-

tion Center (RCC). 406MHz EPIRBs with

GPS (internal or attached) also provide an
immediate GPS position in the information
passed to the RCC.
Geostationary satellites make detection al-

most immediate. If the EPIRB does not have

the ability to provide a GPS position, the
process to determine a position takes about
an hour on average and almost always less

than two hours. Satellite EPIRBs also include

a homing beacon and strobe to help rescue
forces quickly locate the distress scene.
Satellite beacons have signicant cover­age, alerting timeliness, position accuracy,
and signaling advantages over other types

of EPIRBs (121.5 MHz). Before purchas­ing or using something other than the 406
MHz EPIRB, be sure to understand the ca-

pabilities and limitations.
Further information and a complete list-

ing of VHF channels and frequencies is

available at: www.navcen.uscg.gov.

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Insurance

Even if someone else is operating the

boat, the owner is generally held liable for
any damages or injuries that occur. It is in
the owner’s best interest to maintain suf­cient personal liability and property dam­age insurance on the boat in anticipation of
potential judgments. Guarding against theft
is another consideration.

Weather

Never leave the dock without rst check­ing the local weather forecast. Weather
information is available from television,
radio, local newspaper, online or from a

weather channel on a VHF radio.

At certain times of the year, weather can
change rapidly and boaters should always
keep an eye out for weather conditions. While

boating, pay attention to the following:

• Watch for cloud build-up, especially rap-

id, vertically rising clouds.

• Sudden drop in temperature.

• Sudden change in wind direction and/or

speed.

• On-board barometers, where placed

on-board by the boat owner, should be

checked every two-to-three hours. A ris­ing barometer indicates fair weather and
a rise in wind velocity; a falling barom­eter indicates stormy or rainy weather.

What to do in severe weather:

• Reduce speed, keeping enough power to

maintain headway.

• Put on PFDs.

• Turn on running lights.

• Head for the nearest shore or safe harbor

that is safe to approach, if possible.

• Head bow of boat into waves at about a
45-degree angle, if possible.

• Keep bilges free of water.

• Seat passengers on bottom of the boat,

near the centerline.

• If the engine fails, tie a sea anchor on a

line from the bow of the boat to keep the
boat headed into the waves. A bucket will
work as a sea anchor in an emergency.

• Anchor the boat, if necessary.

• Seek shelter on-shore whenever possi-

ble. Particularly avoid riding out a storm
that includes high wind and/or lightning,
which is especially dangerous. Avoid
contact with metal portions of the boat
such as handrails, windshields, tower
and cleats.

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Nautical Charts

Nautical charts are especially important

to boaters planning trips, particularly on
open waters. These charts show the nature
and shape of the coast, depths of water,

general conguration and character of the

bottom. Other markings on the nautical
charts include prominent landmarks, port
facilities, aids to navigation, and marine
hazards. Changes brought about by people
and nature require that nautical charts be
constantly maintained and updated to aid
safe navigation.

National Ocean Service (NOS) charts

may be purchased either directly by mail

from the NOS Distribution Branch or

through an authorized agent. There are

more than 1,700 nautical chart agents who

sell them.

FAA/National Aeronautical Charting Ofce

Distribution Division, AVN-530

6303 Ivy Lane, Suite 400

Greenbelt, MD 20770

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://naco.faa.gov/

Float Plan

A “oat plan” is a written record indi­cating the planned destination and approxi-

mate length of time for the outing. Sample
forms are available at the Coast Guard’s
website. One should be completed and left
with a relative or friend prior to each trip.
In case of an emergency or failure to return
within a reasonable period of time, perti­nent information will be available to assist
local marine police or the Coast Guard in
determining whether a search should be

performed. Be sure to notify the oat plan

holder upon return.

Staying Aoat

It is commonly believed that someone
dressed in heavy clothing or waders will

experience considerably more difculty
staying aoat if they fall overboard. This

is not true. Air trapped in clothing provides

otation and bending the knees will trap air
in waders. To stay aoat:

• Remain calm. Do not thrash about or

try to remove clothing or footwear. This

leads to exhaustion and increases the
loss of air that may keep you aoat.

• Keep your PFD on.

• Keep your knees bent.

• Float on your back and paddle slowly to

safety.

Cold Water Survival

Sudden immersion in cold water can in­duce rapid, uncontrolled breathing, cardiac
arrest and other physical body conditions,
which can lead to drowning. Always wear­ing a PFD will help survival in rapid im­mersion situations.
In other situations when entry into cold
water is necessary:

• Wear a PFD.

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• Button all clothing.

• Cover your head if possible and enter the

water slowly.

• Keep your head out of the water if at all

possible.

• Assume the Heat Escape Lessening Pos­ture (HELP) position as taught within a

Coast Guard-taught safety course. Infor-

mation about HELP is available online.

Immersion in water speeds the loss of
body heat and can lead to hypothermia.
This is the abnormal lowering of internal
body temperature. If a boat capsizes, it will

likely oat on or just below the surface.

To reduce the effects of hypothermia,
get in or on the boat. Try to get as much of
your body out of the water as possible. If
you can’t get in the boat, a PFD will enable
you to keep your head out of the water. This

is very important because about 50 percent

of body heat loss is from the head.
It may be possible to revive a drowning
victim who has been under water for some
time and shows no sign of life. Cases docu­ment instances where victims have been

resuscitated after extended periods. Start

CPR immediately and get the victim to a
hospital as quickly as possible.
Immersion suits will delay the effects of

hypothermia in cold water and are avail­able through many retailers who special­ize in sales of marine products. The suits
should be stored and maintained according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Inatable Life Rafts

An inatable life raft can provide a sur­vival platform for an extended period of

time. Be sure the life raft is large enough

for everyone on board when the boat oper­ates off-shore. It should have the appropri­ate emergency equipment pack and should
be professionally serviced periodically, ac­cording to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Coast Guard-approved life rafts must meet
a number of stringent material and perfor­mance standards.

Anchoring

Anchoring is done for two principal rea-

sons: rst, to stop for shing, swimming,

lunch or an overnight stay, and secondly,
to keep a boat from running aground in bad
weather or as a result of engine failure.
When preparing to anchor, bring the
bow of the vessel into the wind or current.
Place the engine in neutral. When the boat
comes to a stop, slowly lower the anchor.
Do not throw the anchor over as it will tend
to foul the anchor or tangle line. When the
anchor line has been let out, back down on
the anchor with the engine in idle reverse to

help set the anchor. After it is rmly set, use

reference points (landmarks) in relation to
the boat to be sure that the boat is not drift­ing. Check the points frequently.

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Rules
of

the

Open

Water

Just as there are rules that apply when
driving a vehicle on the street, there are
waterway rules that apply when you are
driving a boat on the water. These rules are
used internationally, and they are enforced
by the United States Coast Guard and lo­cal agencies. You should be aware of these
rules and follow them whenever you en­counter another vessel on the water.
In various geographic locations, certain
rules prevail that may be unique to the lo-

cale. Each state also has laws and boating

limitations that may be applicable only
within their boundaries. It is the operator’s
responsibility to seek out this information
and become familiar with all safety-relat­ed information, laws and rules governing
boating operation.
The rules presented in this Owner’s Man­ual are condensed and have been provided
for convenience only. Consult your local

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA), De­partment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or De­partment of Natural Resources (DNR) for a

complete set of rules governing the waters
in which you will be using your boat. If you
plan to travel—even for a short trip—you
would be well-served to contact the regional

USCGA, DMV or DNR in the area where

you will be boating. Often, basic informa­tion is available through websites sponsored
and prepared by these organizations and
governing bodies.

The General Prudential Rule

This rule is called Rule 2 in the Inter­national Rules and says, “In obeying and

construing these rules due regard shall
be had to all dangers of navigation and
collision, and to any special circum­stances, which may render a departure
from the above rules necessary in or­der to avoid immediate danger.”

Steering and Sailing Rules/
Sound Signals

Any time two (2) vessels on the water

meet one another, one vessel has the right­of-way. It is called the stand-on vessel. The
vessel that does not have the right-of-way
is called the give-way or burdened vessel.
These rules determine which vessel has
the right of way, and accordingly, what
each vessel should do.

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The vessel with the right-of-way has the
duty to continue its course and speed, ex­cept to avoid an immediate collision. When
you maintain your direction and speed, the
other vessel will be able to determine how
best to avoid you.
The vessel that does not have the right of
way has the duty to take positive and time­ly action to stay out of the way of the stand-

on vessel. Normally, the give-way vessel

should not cross in front of the stand-on
vessel, but should slow down or change

direction briey and pass behind the other

vessel. You should always move in such a
way that the stand-on operator can see what
you are doing if you are operating the give­way vessel.

Rules When Encountering Vessels

There are three (3) main situations in
which you may encounter other vessels,
and you must avoid a collision. These are:

• Meeting (you are approaching another

vessel head-on).

• Crossing (you are traveling across the

other vessel’s path).

• Overtaking (you are passing or being

passed by another vessel).

Meeting

If you are meet­ing another vessel
head-on, and you
are close enough
to run the risk of
collision, neither
of you has the
right-of-way. Both
of you should al­ter course to avoid
an accident. You

should keep the
other vessel on your port (left) side. (This
rule doesn’t apply if both of you can clear
each other by continuing your set course
and speed.)

Crossing

When two (2)

power-driven ves-

sels are crossing

each other’s path

close enough to
run the risk of collision, the vessel that
views the crossing vessel to the starboard

(right) side must give way.
If the other vessel is to the port (left)
side, you are the stand-on vessel, and pro­vided the other vessel gives you the right­of-way, maintain your course and direction.

Overtaking

If you are pass­ing another vessel,
you are the give­way vessel. This
means that the oth­er vessel is expect­ed to maintain its

course and speed.
You must stay out of its way as you clear it,
altering course and speed as necessary.
Conversely, if you are being passed by
another vessel, you are the stand-on vessel,
and you should maintain your speed and
direction so that the vessel can be steered
around you.

Other Special Situations

There are additional rules to remember
when operating your boat around other ves­sels, such as:

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• When navigating in narrow channels,

you should keep to the right when it is
safe and practical to do so.

• When preparing to go around a bend that

may obstruct your view of other water
vessels, you should sound a prolonged
blast on the horn or with a whistle for

four (4) to six (6) seconds. Even if no

reply is heard, you should still proceed
around the bend with caution.

Sailing Vessel Right-of-Way

Sailing vessels should normally be given

the right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:

• When the sailing vessel is overtaking the

power-driven vessel, the power-driven
vessel has the right-of-way.

• Sailing vessels should keep clear of any
shing vessel.

• In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel

should not hamper the safe passage of
a power-driven vessel that can navigate
only in such a channel.

Fishing Vessel Right-of-Way

Under international rules, all vessels

that are shing with nets, lines or trawls are

considered to be shing vessels; however,

boats with trolling lines are not considered

shing vessels.

Fishing vessels have the right of way, re­gardless of position, but these vessels can­not impede the passage of other vessels in
narrow channels.

Reading Buoys and Other Markings

The waters of the United States are
marked for safe navigation by the lateral
system of buoyage. The markers and buoys
you encounter will have an arrangement of
shapes, colors, numbers and lights to show
which side of the buoy a boater should pass
when navigating in a particular direction.
The Uniform State Waterway Marker
System has been devised for these waters.
This system uses buoys and signs with dis­tinctive shapes and colors to show regula­tory or advisory information. The markings
on these buoys are oriented from the per­spective of being entered from a seaward
direction while the boater is going toward
the port. Red buoys are passed on the star­board (right) side when proceeding from
open water into port, and green buoys are
passed on the port (left) side. When navi-

gating out of port, your position to the
buoys should be reversed: red buoys to port
(left) and green buoys to starboard (right).
The following are the markings under the
Uniform State Waterway Marker System:
Green or Black Channel Marker
Buoy: Traveling upstream, you should pass
to the right of the buoy as it marks the left
side of the channel.
Red Channel Marker Buoy: Traveling
upstream, you should pass to the left of this
buoy as it marks the right side of the channel.
Junction Buoy (Green over red):
Means two channels are coming together
and you should pass to the right of the buoy
as you travel upstream.
Junction Buoy (Red over green):
Means two channels are coming together

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and you should pass to the left of the buoy
as you travel upstream.
Passing Daymark (green): A sign
mounted on poles in the water or on the
bank which is used in the same manner as a
channel marker buoy. In this case it marks
the left side of the channel as you travel up­stream.
Passing Daymark (red): A sign mount-
ed on poles in the water or on the bank
which is used in the same manner as a
channel marker buoy. In this case it marks
the right side of the channel as you travel
upstream.
Channel Crossing Daymark (green):
A sign mounted on poles in the water or on
the bank which means the channel is cross­ing from the left bank to the right bank as
you travel upstream.
Channel Crossing Daymark (red): A
sign mounted on poles in the water or on
the bank which means the channel is cross­ing from the right bank to the left bank as
you travel upstream.
Boats Keep Out Buoy: Marks a swim­ming area, area near a dam or any area
where boats are not allowed.
Danger Buoy: Marks an obstruction,
ferry cable, or any area where boats should

not navigate or should use extreme caution.

Information Buoy: Used to relay infor-
mation. Words printed in black (usually in­side the border) tell place names, distances,
directional arrows, availability of supplies,
gasoline, etc.
Control Buoy: Marks a restricted area

such as “slow no-wake,” “5 MPH, no ski­ing or no shing.”

Mooring Buoy: Means an anchor buoy.
This is the only buoy to which a boat may
tie or secure to.
Diver’s Flag: Must be used any time a
diver is in the water. Boats must not come

closer than 50 feet of the ag and must

operate at a slow, no-wake speed within

200 feet.

Alpha Flag: Means a vessel is engaged
in diving operations or is restricted in its
ability to navigate. Boaters must use ex­treme caution and are advised to look for a

diver’s-down ag.

Remember: Markings may vary by
geographic location. For example, the
Western Rivers System markers are
slightly different, as well as in different
states or jurisdictions. Always consult
appropriate boating authorities before
boating in unfamiliar waters.

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GUIDE TO
INDIVIDUAL
MODELS

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14v/X14v

Length of Boat ..........................21’4”

Width Amidship ..........................96”

Boat Weight ............3,400 lbs. est.

Length of Boat w/Platform . 23’8”

Towing Length ......................... 24’4”

Towing Width ............................ 100”

Fuel Capacity ................. 34 gallons

Maximum Capacity .........................

.................11 people or 1,307 lbs.;

................Bow: 3 people or 450 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft seating, and
port side seating.

1 = Bow light
2 = Bilge thru-hull outlet
3 = Ballast thru-hull vent
4 = Bow cleat
5 = Adjustable mirror
6 = Stereo remote (on dash)
7 = Amp (below)
8 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel beneath

instrument panel)
9 = Instrument panel (details under Video
Display Gauge section)

10 = Steering wheel
11 = Shift/throttle control
12 = Subwoofer (where equipped)
13 = Fire suppression unit manual override
14 = Cooler (located under seat)
15 = Engine compartment
16 = Ballast thru-hull pump-out

17 = Fuel tank ller

18 = Stern cleat
19 = Auto re extinguisher
20 = Stern light receptacle (if equipped with

tower, the light will be in center
aft of tower)
21 = Shower wand & switch (where equipped,
inside storage compartment)
22 = Blower exhaust (top of deck near transom)

23 = Transom stereo remote (where equipped)

24 = Aft ski pylon
25 = Transom rail with tow eye
26 = Transom drain plug (center beneath

swim platform)
27 = Underwater lights (two where equipped
under swim platform)

28 = Swim platform
29 = Stern cleat

30 = Fuel tank ller

31 = Ballast thru-hull vent
32 = Ski pylon
33 = Center drain plug (under inspection plate)
34 = Convertible jump seat (where equipped) or
walk-thru seat (where equipped)
35 = iPod interface (where equipped)
36 = Amp (where equipped, beneath observer seat)

37 = Hand-held re extinguishers (beneath
observer seat)
38 = MTS Ballast System (where equipped,
beneath observer seat)
39 = Battery (in void beneath observer seat)

40 = Glove box

41 = Bow cleat

42 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

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3

4 5

678910

11

12

13

14

15 16

17

18

19

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22

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24

25
26

27

28

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31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

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X2

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Length of Boat .............................20’

Width Amidship ..........................96”

Boat Weight .......3,350-3,500 lbs.

Length of Boat w/Platform .. 22’1”

Towing Length ........................ 22’9”

Towing Width ............................ 100”

Fuel Capacity ................. 42 gallons

Maximum Capacity .........................

................. 11 people or 1,446 lbs.

............... Bow: 4 people or 600 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft and wrap­around seating, port and starboard sun pads.

1 = Bow cleat
2 = Ballast tank (beneath oorboard)
3 = Bilge thru-hull outlet
4 = Ballast thru-hull vent
5 = Adjustable mirror
6 = Nav/anchor light
7 = Stereo remote (on dash)
8 = Amp (below)
9 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel beneath

instrument panel)
10 = Instrument panel (details in Video Display
Gauge section)

11 = Steering wheel
12 = Shift/throttle control
13 = Heated seat (where equipped)
14 = Fire suppression unit manual override
15 = Subwoofer

16 = Auto re extinguisher

17 = Engine compartment
18 = Bilge thru-hull vent
19 = Stern cleat
20 = Nav/anchor light (if equipped with tower,

the light will be in center aft of tower)
21 = Shower wand & switch (where equipped,
inside compartment)

22 = Transom stereo remote (where equipped)
23 = Underwater lights (two, where equipped)
24 = Transom rail with tow eye

25 = Attitude adjustment plate (where equipped)
26 = Transom drain plug

27 = Engine exhaust

28 = Surf tabs (on both sides, where equipped)
29 = Stern cleat

30 = Fuel tank ller

31 = Ballast thru-hull vent
32 = Ski pylon
33 = Batteries ON-OFF switch (under seat)
34= Cockpit table mount (where equipped)
35 = Cooler (under seat)
36 = Center drain plug (under inspection plate)
37 = Heated observer seat (where equipped)

38 = Hand-held re extinguisher (beneath
observer seat)

39 = Amp (where equipped)
40 = Batteries (under seat)
41 = Nav/anchor light

42 = Glove box

43 = Walk-thru seat (where equipped)

44 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

45 = Bow cleat

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1

2

3

4

5

6

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10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

22

21

23

24

25

26

27

28

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323334

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36

37

38

39

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41

42

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Length of Boat .........................21’3”

Width Amidship ......................... 98”

Boat Weight ...... approx 4400 lbs.

Length of Boat w/Platform .23’7”

Towing Length .........................26’1”

Towing Width ............................. 98”

Fuel Capacity ................ 50 gallons

Maximum Capacity ........................

.............. 14 people or 2,003 lbs.

Maximum Capacity ............................

.....................14 people or 1,956 lbs.

...............Bow: 4 people or 600 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft and wrap­around seating, port and starboard sun pads.

1 = Bow cleat
2 = Anchor storage (under seat)
3 = Horn

4 = Ballast tank below oor board

5 = Bilge thru-hull outlet
6 = Ballast thru-hull vent
7 = Navigation light
8 = Adjustable mirror
9 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel beneath

instrument panel)

10 = Cleat
11 = Instrument panel (details in Video Display

Gauge section)

12 = Stereo dash remote (where equipped)
13 = Steering wheel
14 = Shift/throttle control
15 = Fire suppression unit manual override
16 = Heated seat (where equipped)
17 = Subwoofer (where equipped)
18 = Cooler (under seat)

19 = Fuel tank ll

20 = Stern cleat
21 = Bilge thru-hull vent
22 = Engine compartment

23 = Automatic re extinguisher
24 = Engine compartment exhaust

25 = Transom stereo remote (where equipped)
26 = Underwater lights (two, where equipped)

27 = Wake adjustment plate (where equipped)
28 = Transom drain plug
29 = Transom rail with tow eye
30 = Surf tabs (one on each side below transom)

31 = Engine compartment exhaust

32 = Ballast thru-hull vent
33 = Stern cleat
34 = Ski pylon

35 = Fuel tank ll

36 = Batteries (including ON-OFF switch)
37 = Cockpit table mount (where equipped)
38 = Center drain plug (under inspection plate)
39 = Heated observer seat (where equipped)

40 = Hand-held re extinguisher (inside observer
storage)

41 = Amp (where equipped)
42 = Cleat

43 = Glove box

44 = Navigation light
45 = Sirius Satellite Radio (where equipped)
46 = Stereo CD Player (inside glove box, where

equipped)
47 = iPod interface (where equipped)
48 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

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2

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Length of Boat .........................21’6”

Width Amidship ........................102”

Boat Weight ........ 4,150-4,370 lbs.

Length of Boat w/Platform ............

............................................ 23’7.5”

Towing Length ................... 26’10.5”

Towing Width ............................ 102”

...................... (without guide poles)

Fuel Capacity ................ 53 gallons

Maximum Capacity .........................

............... 16 people or 2,387 lbs.

............... Bow: 5 people or 700 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft and wrap­around seating, and port and starboard sun pads.

1 = Anchor locker
2 = Bow cleat
3 = Horn
4 = Bilge thru-hull outlet
5 = Ballast thru-hull vent
6 = Ballast tank (located beneath oorboard)
7 = Folding armrest in bow backs
8 = Lifting bow backs
9 = Adjustable mirror
10 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel

beneath instrument panel)

11 = Navigation light
12 = Instrument panel (details in Video Display

Gauge section)

13 = Steering wheel
14 = Shift-throttle control
15 = Heated seat (where equipped)
16 = Fire suppression unit manual override
17 = Center drain plug (under inspection plate)
18 = Subwoofer (where equipped)
19 = Removable seat back for aft-facing seating
(aft of helm)
20 = Cooler (under seat)
21 = Stainless steel hatch stay-over cooler
22 = Cockpit table mount (where equipped)
23 = Ballast thru-hull air vent
24 = Bilge thru-hull vent

25 = Fuel tank ller

26 = Flip-down cupholder for center aft seats
27 = Ski pylon
28 = Stern cleat

29 = Engine exhaust

30 = Swim platform
31 = Transom stereo remote (where equipped)

32 = Shower switch

33 = Automatic re extinguisher

34 = Wake adjustment plate (under swim
platform, where equipped, two)
35 = Transom drain plug (center, beneath swim
platform)
36 = Nav/anchor light (if equipped with tower, the
light will be center aft of tower)

37 = Engine exhaust

38 = Underwater lights (two, where equipped,
under swim platform)

39 = Stern cleat
40 = Flip-up back rest for transom seats (for use

while not underway)
41 = Shower wand (where equipped, inside
compartment)

42 = Walk-over engine hatch with removable
cushion
43 = Engine compartment

44 = Fuel tank ll (standard dual ller)

45 = Batteries ON-OFF switch (under aft rear
port seat)

46 = Ballast-thru-hull vent
47 = Anchor light
48 = Heated observer seat (where equipped)
49 = Lifting observer seat

50 = Hand-held re extinguisher (beneath
observer seat)

51 = Batteries (under observer seat)
52 = Walk-thru seat (where equipped)
53 = Navigation light

54 = Glove box

55 = Stereo remote (on dash)
56 = Amp (below)

57 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

58 = Bow cleat

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Length of Boat .........................23’4”

Width Amidship ........................ 102”

Boat Weight .................... 4,350 lbs.

Length of Boat w/Platform ..25’7”

Towing Length .........................28’7”

Towing Width ............................ 102”

Fuel Capacity ................. 60 gallons

Maximum Capacity .........................

................ 16 people or 2,219 lbs.

................Bow: 5 people or 700 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft and wrap­around seating.

1 = Anchor storage
2 = Bow cleat (where equipped)
3 = Horn

4 = Ballast tank below oor board

5 = Adjustable mirror
6 = Bilge thru-hull outlet
7 = Ballast thru-hull vent
8 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel beneath

instrument panel)

9 = Navigation light
10 = Instrument panel (details in Video Display

Gauge section)

11 = Steering wheel
12 = Shift/throttle control
13 = Heated seat (where equipped)
14 = Fire suppression unit manual override
15 = Subwoofer (where equipped)
16 = Cooler (under seat)
17 = Garbage can
18 = Midship cleat

19 = Fuel tank ller

20 = Bilge thru-hull vent
21 = Reversible seating
22 = Engine compartment
23 = Stern cleat
24 = Stern light receptacle (if equipped with tower,

the light will be in center aft of tower)

25 = Molded-in boarding platform
26 = Transom stereo remote (where equipped)
27 = Underwater lights (two, where equipped)
28 = Wake adjustment plate (where equipped)

29 = Automatic re extinguisher

30 = Teak platform (or berglass, where quipped)
31 = Transom drain plug
32 = Transom rail with tow eye

33 = Engine exhaust (each side)

34 = Shower wand & switch (where equipped,
inside compartment)

35 = Freshwater tank (where equipped)
36 = Stern cleat
37 = Ballast thru-hull vent
38 = Ski pylon

39 = Fuel tank ller

40 = Batteries ON-OFF switch (under seat)
41 = Midship cleat
42 = Cockpit table mount (where equipped)
43 = Center drain plug (under inspection plate)
44 = Heated observer seat (where equipped)

45 = Hand-held re extinguisher (beneath
observer seat)

46 = Amp (where equipped)
47 = Batteries (under seat)
48 = Navigation light

49 = Glove box

50 = iPod interface (where equipped)
51 = Stereo remote (on dash)

52 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

53 = Bow cleat (where equipped)

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Length of Boat ........................23’5”

Width Amidship ........................102”

Boat Weight ...... 4,650-4,900 lbs.

Length of Boat w/Platform . 25’3”

Towing Length ........................ 25’8”

Towing Width ............................ 102”

Fuel Capacity .................60 gallons

Maximum Capacity .........................

............... 15 people or 2,324 lbs.

............... Bow: 5 people or 700 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft and wrap­around seating.

1 = Bow cleat
2 = Anchor storage
3 = Ladder (where equipped)
4 = Ballast tank (beneath oorboard)
5 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel

beneath instrument panel)
6 = Adjustable mirror

7 = Nav/anchor light
8 = Instrument panel (details in Video Display

Gauge section)

9 = Steering wheel
10 = Shift/throttle control
11 = Heated seat (where equipped)
12 = Fire suppression unit manual override
13 = Upright refrigerator (under wet bar, where

equipped)
14 = Wet bar and shower (where equipped)

15 = Fuel tank ller
16 = Automatic re extinguisher

17 = Engine compartment

18 = Engine compartment exhaust (two, on top of
port and starboard near transom)

19 = Stern cleat
20 = Stern light receptacle (if equipped with tower,

the light will be in center aft of tower)
21 = Shower wand & switch (where equipped,
inside compartment)

22 = Wake adjustment plate (where equipped)

23 = Transom drain plug (center beneath swim

platform)

24 = Transom rail with tow eye
25 = Underwater lights (four, where equipped,

under swim platform)
26 = Surf tabs (located under swim platform,
where equipped)

27 = Stern cleat

28 = Engine compartment exhaust (two, on top of
port and starboard deck near transom)
29 = Freshwater tank (in locker, where equipped)

30 = Fuel tank ller

31 = Ski pylon
32 = Batteries (including ON-OFF switch)
33 = Cooler (under seat)
34 = Center drain plug (under inspection plate)

35 = Hand-held re extinguisher (beneath
observer seat)

36 = Subwoofer (where equipped)
37 = Convertible observer’s seat
38 = Navigation/anchor light

39 = Glove box

40 = iPod interface (where equipped)
41 = Amp (below)
42 = Stereo remote (on dash)

43 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

44 = Bow cleat

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Length of Boat ........................ 24’6”

Width Amidship ........................102”

Boat Weight .....................5350 lbs.

Length of Boat w/Platform ......27’

Towing Length ........................ 29’7”

Towing Width ............................ 102”

Fuel Capacity ................. 79 gallons

Maximum Capacity .........................

................ 15 people or 2,142 lbs.

............... Bow: 5 people or 700 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft and wrap­around seating, and port and starboard sun pads.

1 = Anchor storage
2 = Ladder (where equipped)
3 = Bow cleat
4 = Horn
5 = Ballast tank (beneath oorboard)
6 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel beneath

instrument panel)

7 = Navigation light
8 = Adjustable mirror
9 = Instrument panel (details in Video Display

Gauge section)

10 = Steering wheel
11 = Shift/throttle control
12 = Heated seat (where equipped)
13 = Fire suppression unit manual override
14 = Midship cleat
15 = Cooler (under seat)
16 = Engine compartment

17 = Automatic re extinguisher
18 = Fuel tank ller
19 = Engine compartment exhaust (two, on top of

port and starboard near transom)

20 = Stern cleat
21 = Stern light receptacle (if equipped with tower,

light will be in center aft of tower)
22 = Freshwater ush port (where equipped)
23 = Underwater lights (two, where equipped,
under swim platform)
24 = Transom drain plug (center beneath swim
platform)

25 = Removable ski pylon (where equipped)
26 = Transom rail with tow eye
27 = Swim platform
28 = Wake adjustment plate (under swim

platform, where equipped)
29 = Surf tabs (each side, under swim platform,
where equipped)

30 = Freshwater tank ll

31 = Stern cleat

32 = Fuel tank ller

33 = Reversible seating
34 = Battery ON-OFF switch (under seat)
35 = Midship cleat
36 = Washdown connection
37 = Batteries (under seat)
38 = Subwoofer
39 = Observer seat
40 = Center drain plug (access plate under carpet mat)
41 = Navigation light

42 = Glove box

43 = Stereo remote (on dash)
44 = Amp (where equipped)

45 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

46 = Bow cleat

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Length of Boat .........................25’5”

Width Amidship .........................102”

Boat Weight ....... 4,850-5,000 lbs.

Length of Boat w/Platform .. 27’8”

Towing Length .......................... 31’2”

Towing Width .............................102”

Fuel Capacity ................. 90 gallons

Maximum Capacity .........................

................18 people or 3,065 lbs.

................ Bow: 5 people or 700 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft and wrap­around seating, and port and starboard sun pads.

1 = Anchor storage
2 = Ladder (where equipped)
3 = Bow cleat
4 = Horn
5 = Ballast tank (beneath oorboard)
6 = Amp
7 = Holding tank pump-out
8 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel beneath

instrument panel)

9 = Adjustable mirror
10 = Nav/anchor light
11 = Instrument panel (details in Video Display

Gauge section)

12 = Steering wheel
13 = Shift/throttle control
14 = Midship cleat
15 = Fire suppression unit manual override
16 = Heated seat (where equipped)
17 = Wet bar and shower (where equipped)
18 = Upright refrigerator (under sink, where

equipped)

19 = Engine compartment

20 = Fuel tank ller
21 = Automatic re extinguisher
22 = Engine compartment exhaust (two, on top of

port and starboard near transom)

23 = Stern cleat
24 = Stern light receptacle (if equipped with tower,

light will be in center aft of tower)
25 = Freshwater ush port (where equipped)

26 = Underwater lights (two, where equipped,
under swim platform)
27 = Transom drain plug (center beneath swim
platform)

28 = Transom rail with tow eye
29 = Swim platform
30 = Wake adjustment plate (under swim

platform, where equipped)
31 = Surf tabs (under swim platform, where
equipped)

32 = Freshwater tank ll

33 = Stern cleat

34 = Engine compartment exhaust (two, on top of
port and starboard deck near transom)

35 = Fuel tank ller

36 = Ski pylon
37 = Batteries ON-OFF switch (under seat)
38 = Cooler (under seat)
39 = Washdown connection
40 = Batteries (under seat)
41 = Subwoofer
42 = Convertible observer seat
43 = Midship cleat
44 = Center drain plug (access plate under carpet mat)

45 = Glove box

46 = Nav/anchor light
47 = Amp (below)
48 = Stereo remote (on dash)
49 = iPod interface (inside head, where equipped)

50 = Hand-held re extinguisher (inside head)

51 = Head
52 = Amp (where equipped)

53 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

54 = Bow cleat

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Length of Boat ............................. 24’

Width Amidship ........................ 102”

Boat Weight ....................5,500 lbs.

Length of Boat w/Platform .. 26’1”

Towing Length ......................... 29’4”

Towing Width ............................ 102”

Fuel Capacity ..................74 gallons

Maximum Capacity .........................

................ 13 people or 1,852 lbs.

................Bow: 5 people or 700 lbs.

Storage space is located under:

Observer’s seat, bow seating, aft and wrap­around seating, and port and starboard sun pads.

1 = Anchor
2 = Ladder (where equipped)
3 = Bow cleat
4 = Horn
5 = KGB ballast tank (beneath oorboard)
6 = Adjustable mirror
7 = Circuit breaker panel (on kick panel beneath

instrument panel)

8 = Nav/anchor light

9 = Fuel tank ller

10 = Instrument panel (details in Video Display
Gauge section)

11 = Steering wheel
12 = Fire suppression unit manual override
13 = Midship cleat
14 = Shift/throttle control
15 = Heated seat (where equipped)
16 = Cooler (under seat)
17 = Stern light receptacle
18 = Engine compartment
19 = Stern cleat
20 = Ballast tank

21 = Automatic re extinguisher
22 = Freshwater ush port (where equipped)

23 = Shower (where equipped)
24 = Underwater lights (two, where equipped,

under swim platform)

25 = Under-platform ladder (where equipped)
26 = Swim platform
27 = Transom drain plug (center beneath

swim platform)

28 = Transom rail with tow eye
29 = Wake adjustment plate (under swim

platform, where equipped)
30 = Washdown connection (where equipped)

31 = Freshwater tank ll

32 = Stereo remote (where equipped)

33 = Blower exhaust (two, on top of port and
starboard deck near transom)

34 = Stern cleat
35 = Ballast tank
36 = Batteries (including ON-OFF switch)
37 = Subwoofer
38 = Center drain plug (access plate under lid)
39 = Jump seat
40 = Midship cleat
41 = Observer seat (heated, where equipped)

42 = Fuel tank ller

43 = Stereo remote (on dash)
44 = Nav/anchor light

45 = Glove box

46 = iPod interface (inside, where equipped)

47 = Hand-held re extinguisher (inside)

48 = Amp

49 = Bow ller cushion (where equipped)

50 = Bow cleat

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GAUGES & VIDEO SCREENS

Immediately following this introduction
are photo images of the two types of instru­ment panels utilized on MasterCraft boats.
Operators should match up the appropriate
image with the actual instrument panel on
your boat.
All boats, except the XStar, have gauges
that provide critical read-out information
that is also provided through the video
screen(s). All functionality on the XStar
appears only in the video screens.
Explanations of the gauges appear after
the instrument panel illustrations. Then the
video screen operations are broken down
into the XSeries information, which utiliz­es a standard 4.5” screen or an optional 7”
screen, and the XStar, which uses two (2)

4.5” screens and a 7” screen.

MasterCraft encourages all boat owners
to go over the gauge and/or video screen
operations with your authorized Master­Craft dealer prior to operating the boat.

Do not become distracted while utilizing
multifunctional screens. Maintain situation­al awareness and do not change settings in
crowded boating/swimming areas.

Variations in
Gauges and Switches

Please note that not every gauge or
switch explained in this Owner’s Manual
is found on every model. Some equipment
is optional, and not every option is avail­able on all models of
MasterCraft boats.
Also, Master­Craft utilizes a va­riety of gauge and
switch styles that
may be different
from the gauges or
switches pictured in
this Owner’s Man-
ual. These differ­ences between the

various styles of gauges and switches are
not in functionality. If a boat is equipped
with a gauge or switch that is labeled as de­scribed, it will operate in the same fashion
as the description, even if its appearance is
different, as the appearance changes peri­odically.
If the owner and/or operators are uncer­tain about a gauge’s or switch’s purpose, do
not operate the boat until consulting with
an authorized MasterCraft dealer. Some
gauges monitor information that is criti­cal to safe and long-term use of the boat.
Some switches can affect maneuverability,
as well as operations that impact long-term
use of the boat.

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XSeries Instrument Panel

XStar Instrument Panel

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XSeries
Engine Performance Gauges

This section discusses the performance
controls. Information is provided via tradi­tional gauges; however, it (as well as some
convenience and support data described
elsewhere in this Owner’s Manual) is pro-
vided through a video touch screen located
on the lower right (starboard) side of the
instrument panel. Descriptions of the func­tionality of the video touch screen immedi­ately follows.
MasterCraft strongly encourages you
to review ALL instrumentation with your
authorized MasterCraft dealer prior to op-

erating the boat for the rst time, and at any

time during ownership of the boat when
you are uncertain as to proper and appli­cable functionality.

Speedometer

The speedometer indicates the forward
speed of the boat in miles per hour (unless
the boat is equipped with a speedometer
that measures kilometers per hour, which

is available in the
optional European
package.)
To calibrate the
speedometer, you
need an accurately
measured course of
850 feet and a cer-

tied stopwatch,

which is accurate to within one-hundredths
(.01) of a second. (This can be done with
GPS, when equipped.) To calibrate to

A.W.S.A. ofcial tournament rules:

• Approach the course at 36 miles per

hour (MPH) as indicated on the speed­ometer. Hold the speed steady and have
an observer check the course time with
a stopwatch.

• If the course time is between 15.88 and

16.28 seconds, no adjustments are nec-

essary.

• If the course time is not within that tol­erance range, press up or down on the

calibration rocker switch to adjust the

speedometer’s speed interpretation.

Tachometer

The tachometer indicates
the engine speed in crank­shaft revolutions per min­ute (RPM). See the Engine
section of this Owner’s
Manual for important ad-

ditional information re­garding the proper RPM levels at which to
operate, particularly during the boat break­in period.

3-in-1 Gauge:
Fuel Gauge

(Upper half of gauge)

Fuel gauge readings

are only approximate.

This gauge is activated

with the ignition switch.

The rocking motion of

the boat during normal

operation will cause the

fuel gauge to fluctuate.
For a more accurate reading, make sure
that the boat is level and there is little or

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no motion present.
A “low fuel” notice will come up on the
video screen as a warning to return to shore
and refuel. MasterCraft recommends that
operators do not run the boat below a quar­ter of a tank, except as necessary to return to
shore, and not until the boat has been oper­ated enough times to develop an understand­ing of how the fuel gauge readings relate to
the visual inspection of fuel remaining in
the tank. Extending fuel usage beyond the
known capability of the boat may cause the
boat to run out of fuel and may leave you
stranded off-shore.
Although it may be possible to see fuel
in the bottom of the fuel tank, you still may
not be able to operate the boat. The fuel
pick-up system was designed to avoid intro­ducing the small amount of water and debris
that unavoidably accumulate in the bottom
of the tank. Rather than relying on visual
inspection, you should pay attention to the
fuel gauge.
Further, it is not recommended to al­low the fuel to fall below one-quarter of
a tank full at any time as it may result
in damage to the fueling system. (See the
Fueling section of this Owner’s Manual.)

Allowing the fuel level in the fuel tank to fall
below one-quarter of a tank full may aect
the reliability of the fuel pump or result in
damage to the fuel pump, which is not cov­ered under warranty.

3-in-1 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

(Lower right side)

The engine oil pressure
gauge indicates the pres­sure of the lubricating oil
inside the engine. The av­erage pressure ranges are

between six (6) pounds per

square inch (PSI) at 1000
RPM to 40 PSI or more at cruise-range
speeds. A reading of pressure below 5 PSI
at 1000 RPM may be caused by a low oil
level or other potentially serious problems
that result in low oil pressure, causing a red
warning light to appear at the bottom of the
gauge. If you experience low oil pressure,

stop your engine immediately and check
your oil level before operating again.

Do not continue to run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. If you do, the engine may be­come so hot that it, or surrounding compo­nents, could catch fire. You or others could
be burned and the boat seriously damaged.
Check your oil level and add an appropriate
amount of approved motor oil before oper­ating again or have your boat serviced by
your local authorized dealer’s service de­partment. Note that damage to your engine
from inappropriate oil levels can be costly to
repair. Such damage is not covered by your
warranty.

3-in-1 Water Temperature Gauge

(Lower left side)

The temperature gauge
indicates the water tem­perature inside the engine’s
cooling system as measured
in degrees Fahrenheit. The

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normal operating temperature will range
from 140 degrees Fahrenheit to 190 degrees
Fahrenheit. Engines with electronic fuel in-

jection also have a control circuit inside the

engine control module that will cause the
engine to run at reduced speeds if the mod­ule senses that the engine is running too hot.
If you notice that your speed has reduced
during normal operation, but you have not
manually slowed the throttle, monitor your
temperature gauge. If the gauge indicates

excessive temperatures during operation,
slow down immediately and turn off the
engine. This indicates an engine problem

that needs to be checked by the dealer!

Continuing to operate the boat while the tem­perature is above normal operating parame­ters may cause serious damage to your en­gine. Damage to your engine resulting from
operating the engine in an overheated condi­tion can be costly to repair. Such damage is
not covered by your warranty!

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XSeries
Video Screen
Operations

4.5” Screen

The XSeries 4.5” video touch screen is
a multi-functional tool that provides GPS
tracking, multi-media display, cruise con-

trol, rider proles, and enables equipment

operators to view a wide range of engine,
ballast, transmission parameters and ser­vice codes.

Care and Maintenance

Only basic cleaning should be required
to maintain the 4.5” video touch screen at
its best. A soft cloth can be used for clean­ing the units. Typical window cleaner or
rubbing alcohol can also be used to clean
the glass portion of the video screen dis­play. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners
on the unit.

Avoid contact between sharp or hard objects
and the video touch screen because this can
result in scratches or other permanent marks
on the screen. Clean only with a sof cloth,
using window cleaner or rubbing alcohol only.
Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners on the
unit, as this may result in damage to the unit
that is not covered under warranty.

Basic Navigation Features

All features are easily accessible through
the quick access keys, touch point com­mands and menus.

Quick Access Keys

The following controls are accessible

through the quick access keys:

• Audio

• Ballast/trim

• Gauges

• Video

• Settings menu

• GPS

• User proles

• Cruise ON/OFF

• Increase value

• Decrease value

All of these keys, as shown, are called
quick access keys because a new screen
can be called up immediately, without go­ing through other screens, by pressing on
that key.

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Touch Point Commands

After a screen is accessed, navigation
within the screen is controlled with the soft
key commands. Soft key commands over­ride Quick Access Key functions and are
executed by pressing the keys to the side of
the label, no matter how the key is labeled.

Audio

Regardless of the type of stereo in the
boat, a separate manual is supplied by the
manufacturer. Some detail is also contained
under Stereos in the Boat Operations sec­tion of this owner’s manual.

Ballast and Trim

The Ballast and Trim screen is acces­sible by pressing the Quick Access
Key.

The screen will advance to display the
current state of the ballast tanks and atti-

tude adjustment (trim) and surf tabs.

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This screen shows the ballast tank ll

and empty activity. In addition, it shows

the attitude adjustment (trim) and surf tab

levels. The only soft key on this screen is
the Autolaunch/Exit key. Press this key to

turn Autolaunch/Exit ON and OFF.

Gauges

The Gauges screen is accessible
by pressing the Quick Access Key.

This screen shows the speedom­eter, air temperature, water temperature,
battery voltage, water depth and engine
hours information.
NOTE: This screen is display-only.
There are no soft keys for this screen.

Cruise/Profile

The Proles screen can be ac­cessed by pressing Quick Access
Key.

This feature displays rider/user proles

for cruise controls based on user preferences
for speed, ballast and smartplate settings.

Cruise/Prole Screen—
Soft Key Commands

PROFILES—use this key to access

a list of preloaded proles. Use the UP
ARROW or DOWN ARROW to scroll
through the list. Press [SELECT PRO-
FILE] to select the outlined prole.

CRUISE—Use this key to turn the Cruise
Control ON or OFF.
UP ARROW—Use this key to increase the

set speed.
DOWN ARROW—Use this key to de-
crease the set speed.
AUTOLAUNCH/EXIT—Press and hold

the Menu key to turn Autolaunch ON or

OFF. When Autolaunch is ON, it automati-
cally controls the center tab. When speed is
above the Autolaunch speed, the center tab
will be retracted to zero percent (0%). Or if

a prole is selected, it deploys the center tab
to the prole setting. If the speed is above

the Autolaunch speed and then decelerated

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below the Autolaunch speed, the tab de­ploys to one-hundred percent (100%).

Main Settings Menu

The Main Menu screen for
viewing engine statistics is acces­sible by pressing Quick Access
Key.

The following settings are available:

USER SETTINGS—This allows you to
customize the display options for ambi-

ent light and brightness, set U.S. or metric

units, and other settings.
SERVICE INFORMATION—This pro­vides information about the software ver­sion, dealer, oil changes and dealer services.
NOTE: Some settings require a dealer

code to access.
ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS—Displays a
list of engine fault codes and descriptions;
on some engines, corrective action will be
shown.
FACTORY SETTINGS—Displays the

boat model, attitude adjustment (center)

tab, surf tabs and depth transducer.
NOTE: These settings require a dealer
code to access.

User Settings

The User Settings option provides the

user with a way to specify viewing prefer­ences. The settings are all edited by touch­ing the soft keys to the right of the option.
Touch [USER SETTINGS] to access the

rst of two user setting screens.

User Settings–
Soft Key Commands

NEXT PAGE—Advances to the next or

previous page of settings.
CHANGE—Changes the currently select­ed setting.
DOWN ARROW—Highlights the next
setting.

BACK—Returns to the Main Settings
menu.

PLUS—Increases the setting value.
MINUS—Decreases the setting value.

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Function & Description

Units

The choices are:

• U.S. Standard (US Std)

• Metric

Fire Extinguisher
The choices are:

• Enable (pop-up)

• Disable (pop-up)

Auto Volume

The choices are:

• Enable

• Disable

Fuel Alarm
Sets the percentage of fuel left in tank to
deploy the warning notice.

Min Depth Alarm

The choices are:
OFF or increments of one-half foot
(1/2’) from one (1) to one hundred (100)
feet.

Factory Reset
This setting restores all factory settings

to their original values. Choices are: YES

or NO.

Day Brightness

Sets the screen brightness for daylight.

Settings are: 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, and 10-

100% in increments of 10%.

Night Brightness

Sets the screen brightness for night time.

Settings are: 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, and 10-

100% in increments of 10%.

Gauge Brightness–Day
Sets the gauge brightness for daylight.
Settings are 10-100% in increments of
10%.

Gauge Brightness–Night

Sets the gauge brightness for night time.
Settings are 10-100% in increments of
10%.

Auto Tab Settings Page

The Auto Tab Settings provide the user
with the opportunity to control the tab po­sitions for two trim tabs on the boat. The
following can be controlled through these

settings:

• Speed settings

• Trim tab positions

• Turn Auto Limits ON and OFF

• Set the Auto Launch timing

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Ballast Settings Page

This screen provides the ability to con-

trol the ballast ll and drain times.
To adjust the ll and drain times use the
soft keys. Use the [NEXT SETTING] key
to move between the times. Use the UP and
DOWN arrow keys to adjust the minutes

and seconds.

Paddle Wheel Offset

Sets the paddle wheel offset.

Service Information

This set of screens provides the ability
for the user to view the software versions.
In addition, it allows the dealer to reset the
oil change and the dealer service schedule.
NOTE: The Dealer Service Reset re­quires a dealer code to be entered before
gaining access to the screens.

Software Version

This screen is an information-only

screen that provides the following:

• Application version and part number

• Operating system version and

part number

• Bootloader version and part number

• Software version

Dealer Service Reset

This is a dealer-only screen that provides
the dealer with a method to reset the engine
hours for service. Engines are required to
have service every 100 hours of operation.
When the 100 engine hours are reached, an
alert is displayed to alert the boat owner/
operator to perform the necessary mainte­nance.

Oil Change Reset

This is a dealer-only screen that pro­vides the dealer with a method to reset the
engine hours for service. An Oil Change

alert is displayed the rst time after ten (10)

engine hours. Subsequent alerts are dis-

played at fty (50) engine hour intervals.

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Engine Diagnostics

When choosing this selection, the dis­play will query the engine’s ECU, as illus­trated, and provides feedback on any diag­nostic codes that have been activated and

stored in the ECU for service needs.

The following is a list of eld denitions

contained on the ENGINE DIAGNOS­TICS screen:

Active Faults/Stored Faults

This shows the number of active faults,
along with the fault number that is cur­rently being displayed. To advance to the
next fault, select the RIGHT ARROW. To
return to the previous fault, select LEFT
ARROW. Selecting [BACK] returns to
the Settings menu. To navigate between the
Active and Stored faults, use the [STORED
FAULTS/ACTIVE FAULTS] soft keys.

• SPN—“Suspect Parameter Number”—

fault code
If not translated into text by the display,
contact an authorized MasterCraft dealer

for the denition of the SPN number.

• FMI—“Failure Mode Indicator”—fault

code

The FMI is dened by SAE J1939. If not

translated into text, see the SAE standard
or contact an authorized MasterCraft dealer

for the denition of the FMI number.

• Description Field—Most common

SPNs and FMIs have text for the descrip-

tion stored in the display. If there is no text,

then the SPN and FMI must be dened by
referring to the SAE J1939 standard or by

contacting an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
NOTE: This eld is only used with cer­tain engine models.

• Corrective Action—See an authorized
MasterCraft dealer.

Get Faults

Touching [GET FAULTS] queries the

engine’s ECU for feedback on diagnostic

codes that have been activated and stored

in the ECU for service needs.

Fault Code Pop-ups

A fault condition will trigger a pop-up
dialog box on the screen describing the na­ture of the fault.

How to Hide/Show Faults

To hide the fault code pop-up being
displayed on the screen, press the soft key
next to the [HIDE] icon. The pop-up will
disappear; however, the [WARNING] or
[STOP] icon will remain on the screen
to indicate there is still a fault. Pressing

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[HIDE] does not clear the fault; it only
hides the pop-up message.
When a fault code has been hidden, a
[SHOW] icon will remain in the bottom
right corner. When this soft key is pressed,
the fault code will again be displayed.

Scrolling Through Multiple Messages

The title bar of the fault code pop-up
may indicate multiple messages, as in “Di-

agnostic Message 1 of 3.” Press the LEFT

ARROW or RIGHT ARROW to scroll
through the different messages.

Factory Settings

This screen allows the dealer to indicate

the following:

• Boat model

• Center (attitude adjustment) tab
(ON or OFF)

• Surf tabs (ON or OFF)

• Depth transducer (ON or OFF)

NOTE: To gain access to this screen re­quires entering a Dealer Code.

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The XSeries 7” video touch screen is
a multi-functional tool that provides GPS
tracking, multi-media display, cruise con-

trol, rider proles, and enables equipment

operators to view a wide range of engine,
ballast, transmission parameters and ser­vice codes.

Care and Maintenance

Only basic cleaning should be required
to maintain the 7” video touch screen at its
best. A soft cloth can be used for cleaning
the units. Typical window cleaner or rub­bing alcohol can also be used to clean the
glass portion of the video screen display.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on
the unit.

Avoid contact between sharp or hard ob­jects and the video touch screen because
this can result in scratches or other perma­nent marks on the screen. Clean only with a
sof cloth, using window cleaner or rubbing
alcohol only. Never use harsh or abrasive
cleaners on the unit, as this may result in
damage to the unit that is not covered un­der warranty.

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XSeries
Video Screen
Operations

7” Screen

Basic Navigation Features

All features are easily accessible through
the quick access keys, touch point com­mands and menus.

Quick Access Keys

The following controls are accessible

through the quick access keys:

• Audio

• Ballast/trim

• Gauges

• Video

• Settings menu

• GPS

• User proles

• Cruise ON/OFF

• Increase value

• Decrease value

All of these keys, as shown, are called
quick access keys because a new screen
can be called up immediately, without go­ing through other screens, by pressing on
that key.

Touch Point Commands

After a screen is accessed, navigation
within the screen is controlled with the touch
point commands. Execution is performed
by touching the screen in the areas outlined
with a highlighted bezel. In addition, there

are areas where sliding a nger up or down
over a particular place can adjust settings.
For example, on the Ballast and Tabs screen,
sliding the nger up on the inside of the tank
area adjusts the ballast setting.

There are also areas where sliding the

nger from side to side will scroll through

a list or change screens. More information
on that will follow.

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Audio

Regardless of the type of stereo in the
boat, a separate manual is supplied by the
manufacturer. Some detail is also contained
under Stereos in the Boat Operations sec­tion of this owner’s manual.

Ballast and Trim

The Ballast and Trim screen is acces­sible by pressing the Quick Access
Key. The screen will advance to
display the current state of the bal-

last tanks and attitude adjustment

tabs.

To adjust the Ballast settings, slide a
nger up on the tank image to the desired

level, or tap UP or DOWN arrows that are
on the right side of the tank image.

To adjust the Tabs settings, slide a nger

down to the desired level.

Touch Commands

Function and Description

Touch to turn the Cruise Control ON or

OFF.

Touch to turn the Autolaunch ON or
OFF. When Autolaunch is ON, it automati-

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cally controls the center tab. When speed
is above the Autolaunch speed, the center
tab will be retracted to zero percent (0%).

Or if a prole is selected, it deploys the
center tab to the prole setting. If the speed

is above the Autolaunch speed and then
decelerated below the Autolaunch speed,
the tab deploys to one-hundred percent
(100%).

Touch to save the settings to the current

rider prole.

NOTE: If no rider prole is selected,
nothing will occur or change.

Touch to save these settings to a new rid-

er prole. A keyboard is displayed to name
the new prole and the new prole process

is launched. (See Proles in this section
of the Owner’s Manual for more informa-
tion.)

Touch to ll all ballast tanks.

Touch to empty all ballast tanks.

Gauges

The Gauges screen is accessi­ble by pressing the Quick Access
Key.

This screen shows the speedometer,
air temperature, water temperature, bat­tery voltage, water depth and engine hours
information. The Cruise Control can be

turned ON or OFF from this screen by

touching [CRUISE].

Video

The Video screen is accessible

by pressing the Quick Access Key.

There is access to three (3) video
sources provided on the screen:

• tower

• aux video

• media

Touch the source for the desired video
to be displayed. Cruise Control can also be

turned ON or OFF by touching [CRUISE]

while on this screen.

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Profiles

The Proles screen is accessible

by pressing the Quick Access Key.
This feature displays rider/user

proles for cruise controls, based

on user preferences for speed, ballast and

attitude adjustment (tabs) settings.
To scroll through the available proles,

touch [SURF LEFT] and slide nger to the
left or right. Touch [ACTIVATE] when the

desired prole is shown.
Up to 16 rider/user proles can be cre-

ated and stored.

Prole Screen—
Soft Key Commands

PROFILES—provides utilities for adding
new users, or editing/deleting existing users.

Touch screen commands for Proles in­clude:

CRUISE—touch to turn the cruise ON
or OFF.
DELETE—deletes the selected rider af-

ter a conrmation warning.

ACTIVATE—makes the user displayed
in [SURF LEFT] active with all settings
activated.
EDIT—selects and edits existing user
name information.
ADD NEW—provides an interface to
add new user information. See following
for details.

New User Prole

This is how a New User Prole is estab­lished:

Function and Description
To create a new prole, press the [PRO­FILE] Quick Access Key.

Then touch [ADD NEW] to begin the
process.

Type a name for the new prole, using

the touch keypad, followed by touching

[DONE].

Touch [EDIT] to retype the name (if

changes are required to the prole name
just created), or touch [NEXT] to continue
with this new prole, or [CANCEL] to re-
turn to the main Proles screen.

If [NEXT] was touched, set the speed

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for this prole. Touch the UP arrow to in-
crease the speed or the DOWN arrow to
decrease the speed shown.
Touch [NEXT] to continue setting in
this prole, [PREVIOUS] to go back to
the last screen, or [CANCEL] to go back

to the main Proles screen.

Set the tabs by either touching and slid-

ing the nger down the ridged area or by

touching the UP or DOWN arrows next to
the ridged area.
Touch [NEXT] to continue.

Set the ballast tanks by touching and

sliding the nger up the tank areas or by

touching the UP and DOWN arrows along­side the tank area.
Touch [NEXT] to continue.

Review the Prole settings.
Touch [SAVE] to save the prole and re-
turn to the main Proles screen, which will
display the new prole. Touch [ACTIVATE]
to activate the settings for this prole.

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EDIT—Touch [EDIT] to modify the

user prole. See the following for direc­tions on how to edit an existing prole.

Function and Description

DELETE—Touch [DELETE] to delete

a current prole. A conrmation overlay

will be displayed.
Touch [CANCEL] to stop the process,

or [YES] to conrm the deleting process.
Touch [OK] to return to the main Pro-

les screen.

Touch [EDIT] to modify the user pro-

le.

Touch [EDIT] to retype the name. Then
touch [DONE] to continue or [CANCEL] to

return to the main Proles screen. If [DONE]
was touched, set the speed for this prole.

Touch the UP arrow to increase the speed or
the DOWN arrow to decrease the speed.
Touch [NEXT] to continue with this
prole, [PREVIOUS] to go back to the last
screen, or [CANCEL] to return to the main

Proles screen.

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Set the tabs by either touching and slid­ing down the ridged area or by touching the
UP or DOWN arrows next to the ridged
area.
Touch [NEXT] to continue.

Set the ballast tanks by touching and
sliding on the tank area or by touching the
UP or DOWN arrows alongside the tank
areas.
Touch [NEXT] to continue.

Review the Prole settings. Touch [SAVE]
to save the prole and return to the main
Proles screen with the new prole dis-

played. Touch [ACTIVATE] to activate

the settings for this prole.

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DELETE—Touch [DELETE] to re-

move the current prole. A conrmation

overlay is displayed. Touch [CANCEL] to
stop the process, or [YES] to conrm the
deletion. Touch [OK] to return to the main

Proles screen.

Cruise Control

The Cruise Control screen is
accessible by pressing Quick Ac­cess Key. The screen displays the

following:

• actual speed and set speed

• active rider

• ballast and attitude adjustment

(trim and surf) tabs

• depth

From this main screen the following

screens are accessible by touching the eld
associated with it:

• active prole

• ballast
The set speed can be adjusted by tapping

the UP or DOWN arrows to the right of

the Set Speed eld. In addition, the Cruise
Control can be turned ON and OFF by

touching the [CRUISE ON/OFF] button
at the center top or in the lower left corner
of the page.

Function and Description

Touch to turn Cruise Control ON or

OFF.

Touch to turn the Autolaunch ON or
OFF. When Autolaunch is ON, it automati-

cally controls the center tab. When speed
is above the Autolaunch speed, the center
tab will be retracted to zero percent (0%).

Or if a prole is selected, it deploys the
center tab to the prole setting. If the speed

is above the Autolaunch speed and then
decelerated below the Autolaunch speed,
the tab deploys to one-hundred percent
(100%).

Touch to save the settings to the current

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rider prole.

NOTE: If no rider prole is selected,
nothing will occur or change.

Touch to save these settings to a new

rider prole. A keyboard is displayed to
name the new prole and the new prole

process is launched. (See Proles in this
section of the Owner’s Manual for more
information.)

GPS (Optional)

The GPS display screen is ac­cessible by pressing Quick Access
Key. The GPS feature displays
map data, latitude and longitude
coordinates, time and speed. Addi­tional touch point commands are accessed
by touching the screen.

GPS Display—
Touch Point Commands

TRACKING MENU OPTIONS—Track-

ing shows the current route and any way­points you have set. A green arrow indicates
your current position, and the red square
indicates the initiation point of tracking.

CURRENT POSITION—This is used to
return to the current boat/satellite position
after having moved the cursor to another
location.

CREATE WAYPOINT—This displays a
marker or “waypoint” on the map to mark

a favorite location after displaying a conr­mation message.

CLEAR TRACK—Displays a conrma-
tion message before deleting the current
track information.

SAVE TRACK—Displays a conrmation

message before saving the current track in­formation.

Zoom/Pan Menu Options

ZOOM IN—Zooms in closer to the area

indicated by the + as shown:

UP-LEFT-RIGHT-DOWN ARROWS—
These facilitate navigation of the GPS by
moving the + over the map in the direction
of the arrow.

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Main Settings Menu

The Main Menu screen for
viewing engine statistics is acces­sible by pressing Quick Access
Key. The following settings are

available:

USER SETTINGS—This allows you to
customize the display options for ambi-

ent light and brightness, set U.S. or metric

units, and other settings.

SERVICE INFORMATION—This pro­vides information about the software ver­sion, dealer, oil changes and dealer ser­vices.
NOTE: Some settings require a dealer
code to access.

ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS—Displays a
list of engine fault codes and descriptions;
on some engines, corrective action will be
shown.

FACTORY SETTINGS—Displays the

boat model, attitude adjustment (center)

tab, surf tabs and depth transducer.
NOTE: These settings require a dealer
code to access.

GPS UTILITIES—Contains options to
set up track and position, chart and time,
and waypoint manager. It also displays the
satellite status.

User Settings

The User Settings option provides the

user with a way to specify viewing prefer­ences. The settings are all edited by touch-

ing the eld following the option. Touch
[USER SETTINGS] to access the rst of

two user setting screens.

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All the settings are accessible through

touch points on the User Settings screens.
Either touch the eld to the right of the la-

bel or touch UP ARROW or DOWN AR­ROW to adjust the settings.

Function and Description

Units

The choices are:

• U.S. Standard (US Std)

• Metric

Fire Extinguisher

The choices are:

• Enable (pop-up)

• Disable (pop-up)

Auto Volume
The choices are:

• Enable

• Disable

Fuel Alarm
Sets the percentage of fuel left in tank to
deploy the warning notice.

Minimum Depth Alarm

• ON

• OFF

Day Brightness

Sets the screen brightness for daylight.

Night Brightness

Sets the screen brightness for night time.

Gauge Brightness–Day
Sets the gauge brightness for daylight.

Gauge Brightness–Night

Sets the gauge brightness for night time.

Tab Settings Page
The Auto Tab Settings provide the user
with the opportunity to control the tab po­sitions for two trim tabs on the boat. The
following can be controlled through these

settings:

• Two speed settings

• Trim tab positions

• Turn Auto Limits ON and OFF

• Set the Auto Launch timing

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Ballast Settings Page

This screen provides the ability to con-

trol the ballast ll and drain times.

Connects to GPS
Choices are [YES] and [NO].
NOTE: If NO is selected, a paddle wheel

offset eld is provided. If set to YES, there
is no Paddle Wheel Offset eld.

Paddle Wheel Offset

Sets the paddle wheel offset.
NOTE: Only available if GPS is not
connected.

Service Information

The set of screens provides the ability
for the user to view the software versions.
In addition, it allows the dealer to reset the
oil change and the dealer service schedule.
NOTE: The Dealer Service Reset re­quires a dealer code to be entered before
gaining access to the screens.

Software Version

This screen is an information-only

screen that provides the following:

• Application version and part number

• Operating system version and

part number

• Bootloader version and part number

• Software version

Dealer Service Reset

This is a dealer-only screen that provides
the dealer with a method to reset the engine
hours for service. Engines are required to
have service every 100 hours of operation.
When the 100 engine hours is reached, an
alert is displayed to alert the boat owner/op­erator to perform the necessary maintenance.

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Oil Change Reset

This is a dealer-only screen that pro­vides the dealer with a method to reset the
engine hours for service. An Oil Change

alert is displayed the rst time after ten (10)

engine hours. Subsequent alerts are dis-

played at fty (50) engine hour intervals.

Engine Diagnostics

When choosing this selection, the dis­play will query the engine’s ECU, as illus­trated, and provides feedback on any diag­nostic codes that have been activated and

stored in the ECU for service needs.
The following is a list of eld denitions

contained on the ENGINE DIAGNOS­TICS screen:

Active Faults/Stored Faults

This shows the number of active faults,
along with which fault number is cur­rently being displayed. To advance to the
next fault, touch [NEXT]. Touch [PREV]
to go back to the previous fault. Touching
[BACK] returns to the Settings menu.

• SPN—“Suspect Parameter Number”—

fault code
If not translated into text by the display,
contact an authorized MasterCraft dealer

for the denition of the SPN number.

• FMI—“Failure Mode Indicator”—fault

code

The FMI is dened by SAE J1939. If not

translated into text, see the SAE standard

or contact an authorized MasterCraft dealer

for the denition of the FMI number.

• Description Field—Most common
SPNs and FMIs have text for the descrip-

tion stored in the display. If there is no text,

then the SPN and FMI must be dened by
referring to the SAE J1939 standard or by

contacting an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
NOTE: This eld is only used with cer­tain engine models.

• Corrective Action—Suggested action
for correction.

Get Faults

Touching [GET FAULTS] queries the

engine’s ECU for feedback on diagnostic

codes that have been activated and stored

in the ECU for service needs.

Factory Settings

This screen allows the dealer to indicate

the following:

• Boat model

• Center (attitude adjustment) tab

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(ON or OFF)

• Surf tabs (ON or OFF)

• Depth transducer (ON or OFF)

NOTE: To gain access to this screen re­quires a Dealer Code.
NOTE: If Factory Reset is touched, the

following pop-up is displayed:

GPS Settings Menu

The GPS Utilities include the following:

• Waypoint manager

• Track manager

• Chart and time set-up

• Depth and position settings

• GPS status

Waypoint Manager

Waypoints allow you to mark specic

locations by latitude and longitude. After
the waypoints are established, the Way­point Manager allows you to associate an

icon with them for identication. You can

delete a single waypoint by using the [DE-

LETE] key, or all of them at once with
[DELETE ALL]. Pressing the [GO TO

WPT] key displays the GPS screen con-

taining the currently highlighted waypoint.

Waypoints—Displays a list of existing

waypoints that have been set. Use the UP
and DOWN keys to highlight the desired

waypoint.

Waypoint Title—Edits the waypoint title.

Waypoint Icon—Assigns one of four dif­ferent icons to any of the waypoints listed.

GO TO…–Displays latitude and longi­tude values for the currently highlighted
waypoint on the list. When touched, it will
jump to the maps application to the loca­tion of the selected waypoint.

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Track Manager

Multiple tracks for displaying on the
GPS map can be set up. The Track Man­ager allows you to select tracks to “show”
on the map or “hide” a map you are not
currently using. You may [DELETE] one
track or [DELETE ALL] at once.

Chart and Time Setup

This menu option allows you to set up
viewing options for the GPS display.

Chart Setup Parameters—use the PLUS/
MINUS soft keys to select the information

you want displayed on the GPS screen.

Time Setup Parameters—is used to se­lect correct time zone and clock mode for
either 12-hour or 24-hour time formats.

You can also enable DST (Daylight Sav­ings Time) by using the PLUS/MINUS soft

keys to select the box.

GPS Status

This screen shows the location of the
satellites.

Depth/Position Settings

This feature allows you to dene the

amount of detail to display for latitude and
longitude information on the GPS map and
depth display.

Minimum Depth

This allows you to choose a minimum
depth (measured from the bottom of the
keel) to set off an alarm if the vessel comes
into a minimum depth situation. Choosing
[ZERO] turns this option OFF.

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Additional Settings

System Settings

The System Settings screen displays the
current software version loaded on the unit.
It is typically only accessed when the unit

is rst installed for the purpose of congur­ing the unit. You can set individual settings

for the available options, or choose to se­lect [RESTORE DEFAULTS] for the fac-
tory settings.

Default Settings

This screen provides various elds for
adjusting the values for Ballast and Smart-

plate. The Smartplate Crossover point also
denes the threshold for setting the auto­matic audio volume control.

Fault Code Pop-ups

A fault condition will trigger a pop-up
dialog box on the screen describing the na­ture of the fault.

How to Hide/Show Faults

To hide the fault code pop-up being
displayed on the screen, press the soft key
next to the [HIDE] icon. The pop-up will

disappear; however, the [WARNING] or
[STOP] icon will remain on the screen
to indicate there is still a fault. Pressing
[HIDE] does not clear the fault; it only
hides the pop-up message.
When a fault code has been hidden, a
[SHOW] icon will remain in the bottom
right corner. When this soft key is pressed,
the fault code will again be displayed.

Scrolling Through Multiple
Messages

The title bar of the fault code pop-up
may indicate multiple messages, as in “Di-

agnostic Message 1 of 3.” Press to scroll

through the different messages.

Troubleshooting

Issue:

Display appears to not work or
doesn’t come ON.

Possible Remedies:

• Display could be in SLEEP mode. Touch

a key on the keypad to activate the dis­play.

• Check for loose connections at battery

and display unit.

• Check for reversed polarity on the pow­er connections, if connected to shore
power.

• Verify battery has a minimum voltage of

6.0 volts.

Issue:

Display resets or goes OFF when
starting engine.

Possible Remedies:

• Check display supply wires are connect-

ed properly to battery.

• Verify the battery is charged properly.

• Check battery for efcient starter cur-

rent.

Issue:

Display has no backlight.

Possible Remedy:

• Contact an authorized MasterCraft

dealer.

Issue:

Display has no keypad backlight.

Possible Remedy:

• Contact an authorized MasterCraft

dealer.

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XStar
Video Screen
Operations

Product Information for the XStar
Video Touch and Static (Non-Touch)
Screens

The XStar video screens consist of one
(1) 4.5” video touch screen, one (1) 4.5”
static, non-touch screen, and one (1) 7”
touch screen. A unique feature is that the

4.5” video touch screen and the 7” touch
screen are linked. Some changes made
on either are displayed on both. The 4.5”
static, non-touch screen is independent of

the other two screens and displays engine
and transmission parameters and service
codes. These are multi-functional tools that
provide GPS tracking, multi-media display,

cruise control, rider proles, and enables

equipment operators to view a wide range
of engine, ballast, transmission parameters
and service codes.

Care and Maintenance

Only basic cleaning should be required
to maintain the screens at their best. A soft

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cloth can be used for cleaning the units.
Typical window cleaner or rubbing alco­hol can also be used to clean the glass por­tion of the video screen display. Do not use
harsh or abrasive cleaners on the unit.

Avoid contact between sharp or hard ob­jects and the video touch screen because
this can result in scratches or other perma­nent marks on the screen. Clean only with a
sof cloth, using window cleaner or rubbing
alcohol only. Never use harsh or abrasive
cleaners on the unit, as this may result in
damage to the unit that is not covered un­der warranty.

Basic Navigation Features

All features are easily accessible
through the quick access keys, touch point
commands and menus. Some navigation is
linked between the 4.5” touch screen and
the 7” touch screen, with data shared be­tween the units.

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4.5” Static, Non-Touch Screen

(Left) The 4.5” static, non-touch screen
displays the gauges associated with the en­gine in both the gauge view and the digital
view. It also displays the video. The follow­ing displays can be accessed via the Quick

Access Keys: Gauges, digital gauges and

video on the 7” touch screen.

7” Touch Screen

(Left and above) The following controls

are accessed via the Quick Access Keys:
Cruise control, skier proles, stereo, GPS,
home, cruise ON/OFF, scroll up and scroll

down. When the Menu key is pressed once,
the “On Screen Menu” is displayed on both
the 7” and 4.5” touch screens. When the
Menu key is pressed and held, the Main
Menu is displayed and provides access to
the settings menu through a selection of
soft keys. Soft key commands provide ad­ditional features and navigation shortcuts.
Depending on the current screen displayed,
the soft keys may appear as icons or as a
vertical control bar.

4.5” Touch Screen

(Below) The 4.5” touch screen func­tions can be accessed through the Quick

Access Keys on the left and right of the dis­play screen or operated through the touch
screen. Although most of the functionality

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is available through touching the screen,
not everything can be accessed in that man­ner. For example, menu items displayed on
the screen are accessible only through the
Quick Access Keys. The following controls

are accessed via the Quick Access Keys:
Lights, climate control, video control, ste­reo control, cruise control, proles, bal­lasts, and attitude adjustment and surf tabs.

Touch Screen Navigation

Function and Description

UP OR INCREASE VALUE—Touch

to increase the value displayed.
NOTE: Depending on what screen is
displayed, this icon can also represent
moving the highlight up.

DOWN OR DECREASE VALUE—
Touch to decrease the value displayed.

NOTE: Depending on what screen is
displayed, this icon can also represent
moving the highlight down.

PREVIOUS—Touch to go to the previ­ous screen.

NEXT—Touch to advance to the next
screen.

EXIT—Touch to exit without saving.

BREADCRUMB TRAIL—Touch the
dots to move between screens.

Quick Access Key Features

This section describes the features ac­cessed through the Quick Access Keys lo­cated to the left and right of the display.

CRUISE—The set speed can be adjust­ed on either the 4.5” touch screen, using the
touch points, or the 7” touch screen using

the UP and DOWN arrow keys. If the set

speed is changed on one, the change is re-

ected on the other.

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RIDER PROFILES—The Rider Pro-

les screen is accessible by pressing the

Quick Access Key on either the

4.5” or 7” touch screens. This fea-

ture displays rider/user proles

for cruise controls based on user

preferences for speed ballast, and attitude

adjustment (trim) and surf tabs. Up to 16
rider/user proles can be dened. Rider
proles can also be uploaded via a USB

connection.

Proles Screen—
Touch Point Commands

PROFILES—provides utilities for add­ing new users and editing/deleting existing
users.

Touch Point Commands for Proles in­clude:

UP—DOWN—when positioned in the

“Name eld UP/DOWN arrows move from
prole to prole.

SELECT—Selects the current rider/

user prole and displays some information

on the 4.5” screen and a compilation of all
user information on the 7” screen.
NEW—provides an interface to add
new user information.
MODIFY—select and edit existing user
name information.
DELETE—deletes selected user name

after conrmation warning.

NEW RIDER PROFILE

A new rider prole can be set up using

the 4.5” touch screen.

Function and Description
To create a new prole, press [PRO­FILE] on the 4.5” touch screen.

NEW—Touch [NEW] on the 4.5” touch

screen to create a new prole. A Changing

Data pop-up will be displayed on the 7”
touch screen and will continue to be dis­played until the new user is saved.

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Type a name for the new prole using

the keypad and touch [DONE].

Touch [RIGHT ARROW] key follow-
ing [NAME]. Touch [EXIT] to exit the

screen and return to the Prole Menu.

Touch [UP ARROW] or [DOWN AR-
ROW] to change the Set Speed settings.

Touch [RIGHT ARROW] to move to the

Ballast screen or [LEFT ARROW] to re-
turn to the Name screen. Touch [EXIT]
to exit the screen and return to the Prole

Menu.

The ballasts are set by touching the bal­last tank you want to set and sliding your

nger on the screen to the desired setting.
While the ballast ll indicator is red, the

ballasts are not full. When they are full, the

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ballast ll indicator turns green. Touch the

[RIGHT ARROW] to move to the Tabs
screen or [LEFT ARROW] to go back to
the Speed screen. Touch [EXIT] to exit the

screen and return to the Prole Menu.

Touch [MINUS] button to decrease the
percentage, or the [PLUS] screen to in-

crease the percentage of tab adjustment.

When the satisfactory level is reached,
touch the [RIGHT ARROW] to move to

the Proles save screen or the [LEFT AR-

ROW] to move to the previous Ballast

screen. Touch [EXIT] to exit the screen

and return to the Prole Menu.

Touch [SAVE] to save the new rider and

settings created. The composite prole is

now displayed on the 7” touch screen.

SELECT—Touch [SELECT] to see
the rider prole. The 4.5” touch screen dis­plays the cruise settings while the 7” touch

screen displays a composite of all the set­tings.

MODIFY—Touch [MODIFY] to mod­ify the settings for the current rider. Follow

the steps for setting up New Proles and

touch [SAVE] when nished.

DELETE—Touch [DELETE] to delete

the prole. Displays the following alert:

Touch [NO] to keep or [YES] to con-
tinue the deleting process.

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Modify Rider Prole

A rider prole can be modied using the

4.5” touch screen.

Function and Description
To modify a prole, press [PROFILE]

on the 4.5” screen.
MODIFY—Touch [MODIFY] to change

an existing prole.

If the name requires modication or to

replace it, touch the name to display the

keyboard. Backspace through the existing
name and type a new name for the prole

using the touch keypad and touch [DONE].
If the name does not require a change,
move to the next step.

Touch the [RIGHT ARROW] to move
to the Speed settings or [LEFT ARROW]

to return to the Name screen.

Touch [RIGHT ARROW] to move to

the Ballast screen.

The ballasts are modied by touching
the ballast to be set and sliding your nger

on the screen to the desired setting. While

the ballast ll indicator is red, the ballast
tanks are not full. When they are lled,
the ballast ll indicator turns green. Touch

[RIGHT ARROW] to move to the Tabs
screen or [LEFT ARROW] to move back
to the previous screen.

Touch [SAVE] to save the rider and set-

tings as modied. The composite prole

can be displayed on the 7” touch screen.

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Stereo Display

The Stereo Display is accessible by
pressing the Quick Access Key.
This feature provides universal control
to the stereo, mimicking all the controls of
a standard remote control. This includes
iPod and thumb drive music.
NOTE: When Cruise is ON, the but­tons on the 7” touch screen can control
set speed. UP—DOWN—increases or de­creases the target speed.

Stereo Display—
Soft Key Commands

Function and Description

VOLUME UP—increases the volume.

VOLUME DOWN—decreases the vol-
ume.

PREV TRACK—returns to and plays
the previous track of the current medium.

NEXT TRACK—moves to and plays
the next track of the current medium.

PLAY/PAUSE—toggles between Play
and Pause modes when a CD is playing.

SOURCE—chooses between iPod,

USB port or stereo.

MUTE—mutes the stereo volume.

POWER ON/OFF

GPS Display

The GPS screen is accessible
by pressing the Quick Access Key
on the 7” touch screen. The GPS
feature displays map data, latitude
and longitude coordinates, time and speed.

Navigating the map is performed through

the 4.5” touch screen.
NOTE: To access GPS navigation, press
[SELECT] as shown.