Specifications

USA WATER SKI ASSOCIATION
1251 HOLY COW ROAD
POLK
CITY FL 33868
[phone]
http://usawaterski.org
BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF THE
UNITED STATES
880 SOUTH PICKETT STREET
ALEXANDRIA
VA 22304
[phone]
http://boatus.com
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Federal law requires certain safety equipment to be on-board at
all times. In addition, responsible boaters carry other equipment in
case of emergency. Check with the local boating authorities for any
additional requirements over and above the federal stipulations.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Your MasterCraft has been equipped at the factory with most of the federally
required safety equipment for inland waters (Class I, 16-foot-to-26-foot water-
craft). This equipment includes:
• ABYC-approved marine mufflers with water injection
• USCG-approved marine flame arrestor
• USCG-approved engine box ventilation with spark-less power blower
• ABYC-approved electric horn sound-warning device
• USCG-approved inland lighting.
Federal law also requires at least one Type I, II or III Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) for each person on-board or being towed on water skis or other recreational
equipment. In addition, one throwable Type IV PFD must also be on board. As the
owner, obtaining the appropriate PFDs is your responsiblity. Your MasterCraft
dealer can–and will be–happy to assist you.
Note: Requirements for coastal waters and inland waters differ. Check
with the local authorities for more information.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
A smart boat owner will avoid po-
tential problems on an outing by hav-
ing additional equipment on board.
Normally, the decision regarding
which equipment to take is dependent
on the body of water and the length
of the trip. We suggest the following
as a minimum. Your MasterCraft dealer
can also assist you with additional rec-
ommendations.
• An anchor with at least 75 feet of
line
• A manual bailing device for remov-
ing water
• A combination oar/boat hook
• A day-and-night visual distress sig-
nal
• A first aid kit and manual
• An airway breathing tube
• A waterproof flashlight
• A horn or whistle, non-electric
• A set of local navigational charts
• Mooring lines and fenders
• Extra engine oil
• A tool kit
• A portable, battery-operated AM/FM radio
2005 MASTERCRAFT OWNERS MANUAL–PAG E 1-2
> > > > > > > > > >
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
2550 M STREET NW, SUITE 425
WASHINGTON DC 20037
[phone]
www.safeboatingcouncil.org
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILARY
2100 SECOND STREET SW
WASHINGTON
DC 20593-0001
[phone]
http://uscg.mil