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
Boating safety
General Precautions
Required Equipment
Safety Equipment
Safety Afloat
Recommended Equipment
Skiing and Wakeboarding Safety
Operator’s License
Common sense approach
Rules of the open water
Sailing Vessel Right-of-Way
Overtaking
Other Special Situations
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
All Models-Actual Switch Usage Will Vary
Accessory Switches
Aft Light Switch
Volt Receptacle
Attitude Adjustment or Trim Tab Switch
MariStar 230, X-30, MariStar 245 MariStar 280
Blower Switch
Ballast Empty/Fill Switches
Manual and Automatic Bilge Pump Switch Manual
Circuit Breakers
Display Selector Switch
Clock Adjustment Switch
Courtesy Lights Switch
Dual Battery Operation Switch
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Engine Hatch Switch
Engine Synchronizing Switch
MariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265
Low Voltage Battery Alarm
Heater Switch
Instrument Panel Gauge Backlighting Switch
Fuel Gauge
Refrigerator Switch
Navigation/Anchor Lights Switch
Other Alarms
Seat Heat Switches
Temperature Gauge
Shower and/or Slick Boot Switch
Sink Switch
Shift/Throttle Control
Tower Lights Switch
Video Display Gauge
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Wash Down Switch
Voltmeter
Using care when fueling
What Type of Gasoline To Use
When Fuel Runs Out or Too Low for Proper Operation
When the Boat Is Not Used for a While
Using Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol
Fuels Outside United States and Canada
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During Operation
Safety checks and services
Before Each Operation
After Operation
New boat break-in
First Hours of Operation
After Break-In
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Before Starting
Starting the Engine
Shifting Gears
Underway
Stopping
Operational hints
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Unusual Operating Conditions
Docking and Tie-Up
Lifting the boat
Using Lifting Eyes
Using Lifting Slings
Storage Cradle
Galvanic Corrosion
Corrosion prevention
Marine Growth
Stainless Steel and Chrome
Cleaning the boat
Hull
Upholstery
Fiberglass Swim Platform
Carpet
Teak Wood
Windshield
Unacceptable Upholstery Cleaners
Slick Boot
Acceptable Upholstery Cleaners
Enclosed Head
Apco
Mastercraft boat care products
MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing Kit
MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing Cloths
MasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters
Before Each Use
Frequency and Scheduled Maintenance
New Boat Break-In
After Each Use
Quarterly Every Fifty 50 Hours
Annually Every One Hundred 100 Hours
Check Raw Water Intake Strainer where equipped
Inspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs
By the warranty
Inspect the Propeller Shaft Log for Water Entry
Inspect the Fuel System for Leaks
Inspect the Exhaust System for Leaks
Check That the Battery Is Fully Charged
General Cleaning and Storage
Lubricate the Engine Starter Gear and Shaft
Check the Engine Mounts
Check the Propeller Shaft Coupling Alignment
Inspect the Exhaust Flaps for Damage
Lubricate the Steering System
Lubricate the Shift and Throttle System
Check the Ballast Pump Impeller
Inspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage
Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units
General Power Package Preparation
General Preparation
Fuel System Treatment
Other Winterization Preparations
Ballast System Preparations
Re-Activating the Boat After Storage
Checking/Repairing Propellers
Changing Propellers
Battery Charger
Comfort and convenience
Anchor and Windlass
Coolers
Fire Suppression and Extinguishing
GPS and Chartplotter
Head
Heater
Before operation
Livewell/Kill Box/Catch Box
Hydraulic Steering System
Lighting
Refrigeration
Seat Heaters
Shower or Wash Down
Swim/Boarding Platforms
Stereo Equipment
Tables
Folding Down the Platform
Towers
Video Screen
Water Heater
Guide to troubleshooting
Limited warranty statement
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Warranty registration and transfer
Warranty Registration Transfer
Service log
Every 100 Hours Date
Index
12-1
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