Contents
2009 MasterCraft
Welcome aboard
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2-1
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16-2, 16-5,
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Table of contents
General Precautions
Boating safety
Safety Afloat
Safety Equipment
Required Equipment
Recommended Equipment
Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety
Operator’s License
Common sense approach
Rules of the open water
Other Special Situations
Overtaking
Sailing Vessel Right-of-Way
Fishing Vessel Right-of-Way
Guide to individual models
Exhaust Bow Light Transom Drain Plug
MariStar
Fuel Tank Engine Batteries Filler
Star
CSX
Instrument panels
Measurements
Aft Light Switch
Accessory Switches
All Models-Actual Switch Usage Will Vary
Volt Receptacle
MariStar 230, X-30, MariStar 245 MariStar 280
Attitude Adjustment or Trim Tab Switch
Manual and Automatic Bilge Pump Switch Manual
Ballast Empty/Fill Switches
Blower Switch
Circuit Breakers
Courtesy Lights Switch
Clock Adjustment Switch
Display Selector Switch
Dual Battery Operation Switch
Engine Synchronizing Switch
Engine Hatch Switch
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
MariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265
Instrument Panel Gauge Backlighting Switch
Heater Switch
Low Voltage Battery Alarm
Fuel Gauge
Other Alarms
Navigation/Anchor Lights Switch
Refrigerator Switch
Seat Heat Switches
Sink Switch
Shower and/or Slick Boot Switch
Temperature Gauge
Shift/Throttle Control
Video Display Gauge
Tower Lights Switch
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Voltmeter
Wash Down Switch
What Type of Gasoline To Use
Using care when fueling
Using Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol
When the Boat Is Not Used for a While
When Fuel Runs Out or Too Low for Proper Operation
Fuels Outside United States and Canada
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Before Each Operation
Safety checks and services
During Operation
After Operation
First Hours of Operation
New boat break-in
After Break-In
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Starting the Engine
Before Starting
Shifting Gears
Stopping
Underway
Operational hints
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Docking and Tie-Up
Unusual Operating Conditions
Using Lifting Slings
Using Lifting Eyes
Lifting the boat
Storage Cradle
Marine Growth
Corrosion prevention
Galvanic Corrosion
Stainless Steel and Chrome
Hull
Cleaning the boat
Upholstery
Teak Wood
Carpet
Fiberglass Swim Platform
Windshield
Acceptable Upholstery Cleaners
Slick Boot
Unacceptable Upholstery Cleaners
Enclosed Head
Apco
Mastercraft boat care products
MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing Cloths
MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing Kit
MasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters
New Boat Break-In
Frequency and Scheduled Maintenance
Before Each Use
After Each Use
Annually Every One Hundred 100 Hours
Quarterly Every Fifty 50 Hours
Inspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs
Check Raw Water Intake Strainer where equipped
Inspect the Propeller Shaft Log for Water Entry
By the warranty
Inspect the Exhaust System for Leaks
Inspect the Fuel System for Leaks
General Cleaning and Storage
Check That the Battery Is Fully Charged
Check the Engine Mounts
Lubricate the Engine Starter Gear and Shaft
Inspect the Exhaust Flaps for Damage
Check the Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment
Lubricate the Steering System
Check the Ballast Pump Impeller
Lubricate the Shift and Throttle System
Inspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage
Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units
General Preparation
General Power Package Preparation
Fuel System Treatment
Other Winterization Preparations
Re-Activating the Boat After Storage
Ballast System Preparations
Changing Propellers
Checking/Repairing Propellers
Comfort and convenience
Battery Charger
Anchor and Windlass
Fire Suppression and Extinguishing
Coolers
Head
GPS and Chartplotter
Before operation
Heater
Lighting
Hydraulic Steering System
Livewell/Kill Box/Catch Box
Refrigeration
Shower or Wash Down
Seat Heaters
Stereo Equipment
Swim/Boarding Platforms
Folding Down the Platform
Tables
Video Screen
Towers
Water Heater
Guide to troubleshooting
Limited warranty statement
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Warranty Registration Transfer
Warranty registration and transfer
Every 100 Hours Date
Service log
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Index
Gauge, Voltmeter Gauges & Switches, Variations
Platforms, Swim/Boarding 19-7 Storage & Winterization 17-1
19-9 Transfer, Warranty Registration 22-1
ProStar MariStar Series Saltwater Series