Owner`s manual

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!
2011 Owners Manual...Instrument Gauges and Switches...Page 5-11
Tower Lights Switch
(Optional Installation for All Models)
e location of the tower lights switch (where equipped) varies by model and should be located by the opera-
tor. In some instances, there may be two (2) switches. In all instances, the lights operate by using two-position
switches, one position for ON and the other for OFF.
Underwater Lights Switch
(All Models)
is switch is a two-position switch that activates the courtesy lights within the boat as well as the underwa-
ter lights (where equipped), simultaneously. Turning the switch upwards will turn the lights ON, and turning
it downwards will turn the lights OFF.
Also note that the underwater lights should never be operated unless the boat is in the water. Even
though these are L.E.D. lights, they generate some heat and require the cooling effect of the water to
avoid premature burn-out of the bulb.
Voltmeter
(All Models)
e voltmeter registers the electrical activity necessary to operate your boat. If the battery (or batteries, in
boat models requiring two [2]) is low or non-functional, or if various electrical items on the boat, such as stereo
equipment, are draining the battery(ies) and impacting the boat’s ability to function properly, the voltmeter will
likely be the first gauge to indicate that you have an electrical problem. e voltmeter cannot tell you which bat-
tery is draining on boats with two (2) batteries, but rather functions as a general alarm to alert boaters regarding
potential issues. On boats equipped with two (2) batteries, the alarm indicates severe drain on the engine starting
battery. To determine which battery is the engine starting battery, read the markings on the battery cables.
Wash Down Switch
(Optional Installation for all MariStars CSX 220, CSX 265, and X-Star, including Saltwater Series)
A water tank option within available models can provide a fresh-water wash of the boat interior. e tank
will be eight (8) or twenty-five (25) gallons capacity, depending on the boat model. e two-position switch
is pressed up for ON and down for OFF.
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 from the gauges or switches pictured in this
Owners Manual. ese 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 above, 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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