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