Specifications

2006 MasterCraft Owners Manual–Page 17-3
Notice: A special anti-freeze tester designed to be
used with propylene glycol anti-freeze is required to test
the strength of the mixture.
Step 3: If the coolant level is low, add a sufficient amount of
coolant/water mix to fill the heat exchanger. Use an
appropriate mix of prypylene glycol anti-freeze and distilled
water, mixed in accordance with the directions on the
container for the anticipated temperatures.
Step 4: If the coolant in the heat exchanger is not strong
enough to protect the engine to the lowest anticipated
temperature, take your boat to your dealer for replace-
ment of the coolant.
DRIVE TRAIN PREPARATION
Step 1: Change the transmission fluid and clean the filter
screen.
Step 2: Remove the attaching hardware from the propel-
ler shaft coupling. Separate the flanges and coat the
surfaces with multi-purpose grease.
GENERAL POWER
PACKAGE PREPARATION
Step 1: Clean dirt, grime and grease from painted
surfaces of the engine and drive train.
Step 2: Touch up painted areas of the engine and trans-
mission.
Step 3: Lubricate throttle and shift linkages and cables with
multi-purpose grease.
Step 4: Spray the entire engine with corrosion protectant
and lubricant.
Step 5: Disconnect the battery cables from the
battery and charge the battery fully. If you remove the
battery from the boat, store it in a cool and dry place.
Never store batteries close to heat, spark or flame-
producing devices.
Step 6: Leave the engine box cover propped open about
two inches (2”) to ventilate the engine compartment.
OTHER
WINTERIZATION PREPARATIONS
Step 1: Remove the bilge drain plug immediately after
taking the boat out of water. After a general bow-to-stern
washing, raise the bow of the boat higher than the stern to
allow as much water as possible to drain from the bilge,
while performing other storage preparations.
Step 2: Thoroughly clean the hull, deck and interior of the
boat as soon as it is removed from the water. Cleaning at
this time is easier because any marine growth is still wet. Be
sure to allow a few days of air drying to prevent mildew that
results from trapped moisture. (See the Cleaning section.)
Step 3: Apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the
boat.
Step 4: If your boat is equipped with a heater, shower or
ballast bags, be sure to disconnect the hoses and drain any
remaining water in the lines to avoid freezing. Even small
amounts of water in any of these areas can cause significant
damage upon freezing and such damage is not covered
under warranty!
Note: Be sure that hoses will not become entangled in
the engine V-belt when the engine turns over or the hose
and/or the belt will be damaged.
Step 5: Use duct tape to seal the exhaust flaps to prevent
dirt and nesting rodents from entering.
Step 6: Cover the boat with a boat cover or tarp.
Note: If the boat is to be stored outside and subject
to accumulations of snow, water and ice, a support
should be made for the boat cover so that it will not sag,
rip or tear, thereby allowing water to enter the boat.
Two-inch PVC plumbing pipe is ideal for this purpose. It
is readily available at local hardware stores, and it is
easy to work with. Also, its rounded shape will prevent
damage to the canvas.
BALLAST SYSTEM PREPARATIONS
X-1, X-STAR, MARISTAR 210, X-10:
Step 1: If your boat does not already have this equipment,
cut 1” in front of the shut-off valve, insert a tee in the line
and clamp. Insert a nipple, washer and cap.
Step 2: When winterizing, remove the cap and attach the
hose to the water hose fitting on the tee. Put the other end
into a gallon of non-toxic, RV-type antifreeze.
Step 3: Turn on one pump to fill and pump until antifreeze
comes out the thru-hull. Then shut off.
Step 4: Repeat on all pumps.
Step 5: After placing antifreeze in all three pumps, turn all
pumps to fill and pump anti-freeze into the tanks and/or
bags.
PROSTAR 197, X-7, PROSTAR 209, X-9:
Step 1: Attach a hose to the starboard side ballast hose
that comes out of the deck at the rear seat.
Step 2: Place the other end into a gallon of non-toxic, RV-
type anti-freeze.