Owner`s manual
2011 Owners Manual...Comfort and Convenience...Page 6-10
Some platforms feature a bracket, which allows the platform to fold down, re-
ducing the amount of room required for storage. Note that the platforms them-
selves are fairly heavy, and releasing the bracket may result in the platform falling
down and striking the transom with excessive force. Please provide support to the
platform at the time of releasing the bracket, and slowly lower the platform into
place for towing or storage.
Many models are equipped with a swim platform that may be folded down. To deter-
mine whether the boat is so equipped, look beneath the platform and see if the bracket
with pin appears as in the photo. If so, the swim platform can be folded. To do so prop-
erly, follow these instructions:
Folding Down the Platform
Remove the safety hinge pins in each swim platform bracket.
Begin by lifting the platform about four (4) inches upward while easing the platform away from
the boat transom. is will allow the platform to move freely on the hinge.
NOTE: Ensure there is no tightness while the swim platform is being folded. ere should be
no binding during this action.
The platform must be raised and locked into position for transportation of the boat, as
well as use of the platform while boating. Leaving the platform down may result in dam-
age to the boat transom during transport that will not be covered by the warranty!
Securing the Platform
Step 1: Lift the platform to approximately 20 degrees angle from the boat.
Step 2: Lightly push the platform (do not shove nor jam) toward the transom to allow the platform to set
in place.
Step 3: Verify that the platform is in the locked position and will not fall down. Failure to verify that the
platform is locked may result in the platform falling while someone is on it and could result in in-
jury.
Step 4: Insert one (1) safety hinge pin into each platform bracket as shown in the top photo.
The platform must be raised and locked into position for use of the platform while boating. No one
should be allowed on the platform until the platform is securely locked in place and the engine is OFF.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death!
Tables
If the cockpit table option was selected for the applicable models, the table can
be removed and stored. In doing so, ensure that the table and leg are secure in a
storage compartment. If they are left out on the deck of the boat, they may shift or
move and cause injury. Stored away, they should also be situated so that the metal
top and bottom of the leg cannot rub against the table top and cause scratches. is
type of damage will not be covered under warranty.
e bow table option on the CSX 265 does not remove for storage. erefore,
care should be taken to clean it regularly and avoid damage from spray or UV rays.
See the Cleaning the Boat section of this Owner’s Manual for information on
cleaning the surfaces of all tables.
Towers
Many MasterCraft models are now equipped with a tower, whether as part of a standard package or as
an optional addition. Again, MasterCraft strongly encourages the occupants of the boat to review the Com-
mon Sense Approach and the Boating Safety sections of this Owner’s Manual prior to use of the boat and the