MasterCraft 2009 MariStar X-Series owner manual Operational hints

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operational hints

MasterCraft urges all who will be operating the boat to seek certified instruction from the local boating authorities. This sec- tion is designed to present the most basic operational principles. It is NOT intended to cover all conditions encountered during operation. Therefore, the principles presented in this Owner’s Manual are limited to the facts related directly to the operation of the boat, while the responsibility for the proper application of these principles belongs with the boat owner and/or operator.

Adding additional ballast to a MasterCraft boat is not recom- mended, and can result in impaired visibility, diminished handling characteristics and instability when operating your boat, and may result in potential structural and/or engine damage to the boat, which damage will not be covered by your warranty.

Loading

Never overload the boat. The maximum weight capacity as listed on the certification plate includes all items added to the boat (in- cluding persons and gear). Proper distribution of weight is criti- cal to boat performance. Allocate the load as evenly as possible.

The maximum weight capacity includes filled, factory-installed ballast tanks and/or ballast bags, added by the customer.

Note that adding ballast bags reduces the number of people and the amount of gear that can be added. Failure to adhere to the total maximum capacity may result in too much strain on the drive train or may sink the boat. This is not covered under warranty! See the Common Sense Approach section of this Owner’s Manual regarding weight, including calculations for ballast and gasoline.

Information regarding the maximum number of people and/or additional weight to the boat is included in the Guide to Individual Models section of this Manual. It is the boat operator’s respon- sibility to ensure that the boat is never overloaded. Too much additional weight may cause the boat to overturn or sink, which can result in serious bodily injury or death.

Emergencies

Know how to use and spot distress signals, and to offer assis- tance if possible. Remember, you may need assistance some day.

Courtesy

Always respect the rights of others on the water. Keep wide when passing, slow down in crowded areas, be alert and be aware of your wake and wash.

First Time Operation

When taking to the water for the first time, you must keep in mind a few general guidelines:

•Practice makes perfect! Start in calm water with no wind or current and plenty of room until you get the feel for the boat and its controls.

•Proceed slowly! Give yourself time to think, react and maneuver.

•Recognize outside forces! Check the wind direction and velocity, as well as water currents and waves.

•Have a crew on hand! Have friends or family ready with fenders, lines and a boat hook to assist you when docking, as well as launching and loading.

•Remember that a boat is not an au- tomobile! Boats cannot be maneuvered and stopped like a car. Boats steer from the stern (rear) and have no brakes.

Basic Maneuvering

Steering response is dependent upon three (3) factors: rudder position, motion and throttle. While high-speed maneu- vering is relatively easy and takes little practice, slow-speed maneuvering is

far more difficult and requires time and practice to master.

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Contents 2009 MasterCraft Welcome aboard Page 2-1 Page 16-2, 16-5, Page Table of contents General Precautions Boating safetyRecommended Equipment Safety EquipmentSafety Afloat Required EquipmentSkiing and Wakeboarding Safety Operator’s License Common sense approach Rules of the open water Fishing Vessel Right-of-Way OvertakingOther Special Situations Sailing Vessel Right-of-WayGuide to individual models Exhaust Bow Light Transom Drain Plug MariStar Fuel Tank Engine Batteries Filler Star CSX Instrument panels Measurements Volt Receptacle Accessory SwitchesAft Light Switch All Models-Actual Switch Usage Will VaryMariStar 230, X-30, MariStar 245 MariStar 280 Attitude Adjustment or Trim Tab SwitchCircuit Breakers Ballast Empty/Fill SwitchesManual and Automatic Bilge Pump Switch Manual Blower SwitchDual Battery Operation Switch Clock Adjustment SwitchCourtesy Lights Switch Display Selector SwitchMariStar 280/X-80, CSX-220, CSX-265 Engine Hatch SwitchEngine Synchronizing Switch Engine Oil Pressure GaugeFuel Gauge Heater SwitchInstrument Panel Gauge Backlighting Switch Low Voltage Battery AlarmSeat Heat Switches Navigation/Anchor Lights SwitchOther Alarms Refrigerator SwitchShift/Throttle Control Shower and/or Slick Boot SwitchSink Switch Temperature GaugeVideo Display Gauge Tower Lights SwitchPage Voltmeter Wash Down SwitchWhat Type of Gasoline To Use Using care when fuelingFuels Outside United States and Canada When the Boat Is Not Used for a WhileUsing Oxygenated Fuels or Fuels with Alcohol When Fuel Runs Out or Too Low for Proper OperationPage After Operation Safety checks and servicesBefore Each Operation During OperationFirst Hours of Operation New boat break-inAfter Break-In Page Starting the Engine Before StartingShifting Gears Stopping UnderwayOperational hints Page Docking and Tie-Up Unusual Operating ConditionsStorage Cradle Using Lifting EyesUsing Lifting Slings Lifting the boatStainless Steel and Chrome Corrosion preventionMarine Growth Galvanic CorrosionHull Cleaning the boatUpholstery Windshield CarpetTeak Wood Fiberglass Swim PlatformEnclosed Head Slick BootAcceptable Upholstery Cleaners Unacceptable Upholstery CleanersApco Mastercraft boat care products MasterCraft Microfiber Detailing Cloths MasterCraft Cleaning & Detailing KitMasterCraft Marine Motor Oil & Filters After Each Use Frequency and Scheduled MaintenanceNew Boat Break-In Before Each UseAnnually Every One Hundred 100 Hours Quarterly Every Fifty 50 HoursInspect the Battery Connections and Hold-Downs Check Raw Water Intake Strainer where equippedInspect the Propeller Shaft Log for Water Entry By the warrantyInspect the Exhaust System for Leaks Inspect the Fuel System for LeaksGeneral Cleaning and Storage Check That the Battery Is Fully ChargedCheck the Engine Mounts Lubricate the Engine Starter Gear and ShaftInspect the Exhaust Flaps for Damage Check the Propeller Shaft Coupling AlignmentLubricate the Steering System Check the Ballast Pump Impeller Lubricate the Shift and Throttle SystemInspect the Complete Fuel System for Leakage Fire Extinguisher and Suppression Units General Preparation General Power Package PreparationFuel System Treatment Other Winterization Preparations Re-Activating the Boat After Storage Ballast System PreparationsChanging Propellers Checking/Repairing PropellersComfort and convenience Battery ChargerAnchor and Windlass Fire Suppression and Extinguishing CoolersHead GPS and ChartplotterBefore operation HeaterRefrigeration Hydraulic Steering SystemLighting Livewell/Kill Box/Catch BoxShower or Wash Down Seat HeatersStereo Equipment Swim/Boarding PlatformsFolding Down the Platform TablesVideo Screen TowersWater Heater Guide to troubleshooting Limited warranty statement Page Page Page Warranty Registration Transfer Warranty registration and transferEvery 100 Hours Date Service log12-1 IndexGauge, 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
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