Specifications

OPERATIONAL
MasterCraft urges you–and all others who will be
operating the boat–to seek certified instruction from the
local boating authorities. This section is designed to present
the most basic operational principles. It is NOT intended to
cover all conditions encountered during operation. There-
fore, the principles presented in this manual are limited to
the facts related directly to the operation of the boat, while
the responsibility for the proper application of these
principles belongs with you.
Adding additional ballast to your MasterCraft
boat is not recommended, and can result in
impaired visibility, diminished handling
characteristics and instability when operating
your boat, and may result in potential structural
and/or engine damage to your boat, which damage
will not be covered by your warranty.
LOADING
Never overload your boat. The maximum weight
capacity as listed on the certification plate includes all
items added to the boat (persons and gear). Also, proper
distribution of weight is critical to boat performance.
Allocate the load as evenly as possible.
These capacities include filled ballast bags, whether
they are factory-installed, dealer-
installed or added by the customer.
Note that adding ballast bags
reduces the number of people and the
amount of gear that can be added.
Failure to adhere to the total maximum
capacity may result in too much strain
on the drive train or can sink the boat.
This is not covered under warranty!
EMERGENCIES
Know how to use and spot distress
signals–and offer assistance if possible.
Remember, you may need assistance
some day.
COURTESY
Always respect the rights of others on
the water. Keep wide when passing, slow
down in crowded areas, be alert and be
aware of your wake and wash.
HINTS
FIRST TIME OPERATION
When taking to the water for the first time, you must
keep in mind a few general guidelines:
• Practice makes perfect! Start in calm water with no
wind or current and plenty of room until you get the feel
for the boat and its controls.
• Proceed slowly! Give yourself time to think, react and
maneuver.
• Recognize outside forces! Check the wind direction
and velocity, as well as water currents and waves.
• Have a crew on hand! Have friends or family ready
with fenders, lines and a boat hook to assist you when
docking, as well as launching and loading.
• Remember that a boat is not an automobile! Boats
cannot be maneuvered and stopped like a car. Boats
steer from the stern (rear) and have no brakes.
BASIC MANEUVERING
Steering response is dependent upon three factors:
rudder position, motion and throttle. While high speed
maneuvering is relatively easy and takes little practice,
slow speed maneuvering is far more difficult and
requires much time and practice to master.
With both steering and propulsion at the rear of
the boat, the initiation of a turn pushes the stern of the
boat away from the direction of the turn. The stern
follows a larger turning circle than the bow. This is
especially important to remember when making close
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